Ganjam:27/4/25:Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi reaffirmed his government’s commitment to transforming the state’s education system during the centenary celebration of Bhimapur Government Upgraded High School in Ganjam district. Addressing a large gathering of students, alumni, and locals, the Chief Minister outlined ambitious plans to strengthen primary and higher education, designate the historic school as a Heritage School, and drive ...

Puri:24/4/25: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi marked Panchayati Raj Diwas with a series of groundbreaking announcements aimed at empowering grassroots communities across Odisha. Addressing the state-level event in Talabania, Puri, the CM distributed ration cards to 6 lakh beneficiaries, ensuring enhanced food security for countless families. The event also witnessed the launch of the Subhadra Scheme, benefitting over 2 lakh ...

Bhubaneswar:24/4/25:In a significant push towards regional development and infrastructure modernisation, the Indian Railways has launched a comprehensive redevelopment initiative under the Amrit Station Scheme for key railway stations across the KBK (Kalahandi-Balangir-Koraput) districts of Odisha. This ambitious project aims to revolutionise rail infrastructure in the region by equipping stations with modern passenger amenities, sustainable design, and enhanced accessibility. The Amrit ...

Newdelhi:22/4/25:In a marvellous and momentous occasion for Odisha, Koraput district has brought pride and prestige to the State with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi presenting the Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Public Administration for the year 2024 in the Holistic Development of Districts category to the Koraput Collector, V. Keerthi Vasan during a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan, New ...

Sambalpur:19/4/25: The Indian Institute of Management– IIM Sambalpur celebrated the 9th convocation ceremony with Dr. Pramod Kumar Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister gracing the programme as the chief guest. This was the first instance at IIM Sambalpur where five different programme students have graduated which included the 9th MBA batch of 316 students (2023-25), the second batch of 38 students in ...

Bhubaneswar:18/4/2  5: In a bid to prevent accidents, the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has prohibited the bursting of firecrackers during the upcoming Chandan Jatra of Lord Jagannath. This decision was made in a meeting with the Chhatisa Nijoga, following last year’s tragic incident where a devotee was killed and 23 others sustained serious burn injuries due to a cracker explosion. ...

Bhubaneswar:18/4/25:In a moment of pride for Odisha, Koraput District has been selected for the prestigious Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration, 2024. This recognition comes under the category of ‘Holistic Development of Districts,’ highlighting the district’s remarkable strides in governance and development. Shri V. Keerthi Vasan, the Collector & District Magistrate of Koraput, will receive the award from ...

Baripada:16/4/25: The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, organised the ‘PM Vishwakarma – National SC-ST Hub Conclave’ on 16 April 2025, at the Convention Hall, Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University, Baripada, Mayurbhanj, Odisha. The event commenced with the inauguration of an exhibition and brought together stakeholders, beneficiaries, and government officials to highlight key initiatives such ...

Bhubaneswar:16/4/25: A major milestone in the Khurda Road–Balangir New Rail Line project was achieved on April 16, 2025, with the successful breakthrough (daylighting) of the 4,185-metre-long Tunnel T-4 between Adenigarh and Charichhak stations in Boudh district, Odisha. According to an official press release, this marks the completion of the longest tunnel not only in the entire project but also in the ...

Puri:16/4/25:The world-famous Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Puri is set to take place on June 27, 2025, and preparations are in full swing.A high-level meeting was recently held at the Circuit House Conference Hall, chaired by District Collector Siddharth Shankar Swain, to ensure a seamless execution of the festival. Key Preparations Discussed Officials from various departments participated in the ...