Bhubaneswar:13/4/25: The 77th Capital Foundation Day was celebrated with great pomp and show. Odisha Legislative Assembly Speaker Surma Padhi inaugurated the ceremony of the Capital Foundation Day. Bhubaneswar Central MLA Anant Narayan Jena, Bhubaneswar North MLA Sushant Kumar Raut, former Minister Suresh Kumar Rautray, Bhubaneswar Mayor Sulochana Das, Deputy Mayor Manjulata Kanhar graced the occasion. Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police Commissioner S. Devdutt ...
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Chief Secy reviews arrangements for smooth Hanuman Jayanti celebration across Odisha
Bhubaneswar:13/4/25: Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Ahuja today reviewed the security arrangements for the smooth organization of Hanuman Jayanti celebrations in Odisha on April 14 (Monday). Director General of Police (DGP) YB Khurania, Home Department Additional Chief Secretary Satyabrata Sahu, Additional DGP (Law & Order) Sanjay Kumar, Director Intelligence RP Koche and Inspector General of Police (Intelligence) Jay Narayan Pankaj among ...
Read More »Festival calendar of Lord Jagannath was unveiled by Odisha Chief Minister at the Singhdwara
Puri:13/4/25: The festival calendar of Lord Jagannath, published by the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), was unveiled by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at the Singhdwara of the 12th-century shrine in Puri on Sunday. Before its unveiling, the calendar was offered to Lord Jagannath. During the occasion, the Chief Minister greeted the people of the state on the Odia New Year. ...
Read More »Odisha University (Amendment) Act, 2024 Comes into Force in Odisha
Bhubaneswar:13/4/25:The Odisha University (Amendment) Act, 2024 has come into effect in the state following the assent of the Hon’ble Governor of Odisha, Dr. Haribabu Kambhampati. The Bill was passed on 2nd April 2025, after extensive deliberation in the Odisha Assembly. With the Hon’ble Governor’s approval on 12th April 2025, the Act is now in force throughout the state, marking a ...
Read More »Odisha government has unveiled an ambitious plan to enhance irrigation capacity across the state
Bhubaneswar: 12/4/25:The Odisha government has unveiled an ambitious plan to enhance irrigation capacity across the state by prioritizing water conservation and management. A comprehensive roadmap has been laid out to construct 80 new Minor Irrigation Projects (MIPs) and 3,000 check dams over the next five years, to create irrigation potential for an additional 15 lakh hectares of farmland. In a ...
Read More »Samir Mohanty elected as President of Odisha Olympic Association
Cuttack:12/4/25:The Odisha Olympic Association (OOA) welcomed its newly elected President, Samir Mohanty, as he officially assumed office today at the association’s headquarters in Cuttack. During his inaugural address, Mohanty, a seasoned political leader and administrator, expressed his commitment to transforming Odisha’s sporting ecosystem. Upon taking charge, he engaged with officials and staff members, acknowledging their dedication and pledging to work collaboratively ...
Read More »BJP National President JP Naddahas given Ground-Level Tips for BJP Leaders in Odisha
Puri:12/4/25:The BJP training camp in Puri, Odisha, has brought together party leaders to enhance their governance and organizational skills. Inaugurated by BJP National President JP Nadda, the event saw participation from Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, BJP National Vice President Baijayant Panda, and Odisha BJP President Manmohan Samal. Nadda emphasized the importance of connecting with Dalit families, maintaining good ...
Read More »Union Health Minister Shri JP Nadda inaugurates state-of-the-art Central Research Laboratory in AIIMS Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar:12/4/25: Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilizers, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda inaugurated Central Research Laboratory in AIIMS Bhubaneswar today, marking another milestone in the institute’s journey of growth and excellence. He also laid the foundation stone of a Multiutility (Gastronomy) Block on the occasion. The state-of-the-art Central Research Laboratory facility is a transformative initiative aimed ...
Read More »Winners of WAVES 2025 – Theme Music Competition, Create in India Challenge announced
Newdelhi:12/4/25:The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, in collaboration with the Indian Music Industry, today announced the winners of the Theme Music Competition, one of the 32 WAVES – Create in India Challenge series. The debut World Audio and Video Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025) is scheduled to be held in Mumbai from 01st to 04th May 2025. The competition, designed to spotlight India’s diverse musical talent, received ...
Read More »Nominations for Padma Awards–2026 open till 31st July, 2025
Newdelhi:12/4/25:Nominations/recommendations for the Padma Awards-2026 to be announced on the occasion of Republic Day, 2026 have started on 15th March, 2025. The last date for nominations for Padma Awards is 31st July 2025. The nominations/recommendations for Padma Awards will only be received online on the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal (https://awards.gov.in ). The Padma Awards, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri are amongst the ...
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