Bhubaneswar:1/4/26:On the very first day of the self-enumeration phase of the 2027 National Census, Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati today provided his personal data, setting a strong example for the entire state. The Governor stressed that every family in Odisha must be counted and appealed to all citizens to actively participate in the nationwide exercise. “As the first citizen ...

Bhubaneswar:1/4/26:Odisha Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati on Wednesday urged citizens to make collective efforts in building a ‘Viksit Odisha’ (Developed Odisha), firmly rooted in moral values. He appealed while addressing the Odisha Day celebrations at the newly inaugurated Abhishek Hall in Lok Bhavan In his keynote address, the Governor stressed that genuine development goes far beyond physical infrastructure and economic ...

Bhubaneswar:1/4/26:Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today inaugurated the new Visa Application Centre operated by VFS Global at BSABT, Bhubaneswar, marking a significant milestone in enhancing access to international visa services for the people of Odisha. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister highlighted that the establishment of this centre reflects Odisha’s growing global connectivity and commitment to citizen-centric services. He ...

Bhubaneswar:1/4/26:Odisha Chief Minister has extended heartfelt greetings to Odias living across the globe and called for collective efforts to build a prosperous and developed Odisha as the state marked its 91st Foundation Day. Addressing a state-level function in Bhubaneswar, the Chief Minister recalled Odisha’s historic role as the first language-based state of India, formed in 1936, which set a precedent ...

Bhubaneswar:30/3/26; In view of the evolving situation in West Asia, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday chaired a virtual meeting with district collectors to review the availability and supply of essential commodities across the state. The Chief Minister directed all district collectors to keep enforcement squads on 24-hour duty to prevent any disruption to supply chains. He instructed them to monitor ...

Bhubaneswar:30/3/26:The Odisha government will observe “Odia Pakhya-2026” — a 14-day celebration dedicated to promoting Odia language, literature, culture, and heritage — from April 1 (Odisha Day/Utkal Divas) to April 14 (Odia New Year/Pana Sankranti). A high-level preparatory meeting was held today at Lok Seva Bhavan under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Anu Garg. Senior officials, including Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the Odia ...

Bhubaneswar:27/3/26:Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday chaired a high-level review meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan to assess the availability of essential commodities in the state in view of the volatile situation in West Asia. The meeting evaluated the steps being taken by the state government to prevent any artificial shortages of petroleum products, cooking gas (LPG), fertilizers, and ...

Bhubaneswar:27/3/26:A high-level meeting of the State Crisis Management Group was held today under the chairmanship of Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg at Lok Seva Bhawan to review the availability and supply of cooking gas (LPG), petrol, and diesel in the state, while assessing preparedness for any emerging challenges. The Chief Secretary directed officials to maintain continuous monitoring and regular review ...

Bhubaneswar:27/3/26:Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi arrived in Bhubaneswar on Friday evening to begin his three-day Odisha tour. General Dwivedi reached Bhubaneswar and stayed overnight at the 120 Battalion. His visit will continue until March 29, covering Bhubaneswar, Puri, and Gopalpur. On Saturday morning, he will travel to Puri, where he will stay at the Sainik Sadan and visit the Jagannath ...

Bhubaneswar: 27/3/26: The Odisha State Level Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament (VBYP) 2026 commenced with enthusiasm at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, bringing together 150 outstanding youth representatives from all 30 districts of the State. Organised by MY Bharat, Odisha, in collaboration with the National Service Scheme (NSS), Odisha and the Department of Youth Services & Sports, Government of Odisha, the two-day programme (March 26–27, 2026) ...