Bhubaneswar:23/3/25:The Odisha Government Combined Employees’ Association has voiced strong dissatisfaction over excluding government employees from the state’s Cashless Health Card scheme. While the convergence of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) and Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana promises Rs. 5 lakh per family annually—plus an additional Rs. 5 lakh for women—Odisha government employees remain noticeably absent from its beneficiaries. ...

Bhubaneswar:23/3/25:Union Minister for Housing & Urban Affairs and Power, Government of India, Shri Manohar Lal reviewed the implementation and progress of key urban development initiatives and infrastructure projects. Highlighting the potential of Odisha’s urban centers, the Minister emphasized the need to develop Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Puri, and Khordha as Growth Hubs to drive regional economic development. The focus will be on ...

Bhubaneswar:22 /3/25: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and his Odisha counterpart Mohan Charan Majhi, convened at Lok Seva Bhavan in Bhubaneswar to discuss the longstanding Mahanadi water dispute. During Sai’s visit to Odisha, he paid a courtesy call to Majhi, facilitating a crucial conversation between the two leaders. Majhi emphasized the need for an amicable resolution, citing the neighboring ...

Bhubaneswar:20/3/25: The Odisha government has rescheduled the school timings to mitigate the heat wave situation in the state during summer of 2025. Shalini Pandit, Commissioner-cum-Secretary of School and Mass Education Department, issued a directive to all collectors, outlining the new measures. As part of these measures, the school timing for Class I to XII has been rescheduled from 6:30 AM ...

Bhubaneswar:20/3/25:In a significant boost to Odisha’s tourism and connectivity, direct flight services between Bhubaneswar and Goa will commence from April 1, 2025. The new route will operate from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA), Bhubaneswar. According to the Chief Minister’s Office, the flight services will be operated by IndiGo Airlines under the New Destination Policy of the Odisha government. Flights will ...

Bhubaneswar:20/3/25:The Odia community gathered across Odisha today to celebrate the beloved traditional dish, Pakhala, on the occasion of World Pakhala Dibasa. The event witnessed participation from prominent leaders, including Chief Minister  Mohan Charan Majhi, OLA Speaker Surama Padhy, council of ministers and legislators, who joined hands in relishing this iconic dish, underscoring its cultural and emotional significance. Pakhala, a fermented ...

Newdelhi:19/3/25:Odisha participated in the 4th National Sagarmala Apex Committee (NSAC) Meeting held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, under the chairmanship of Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal. The event, graced by Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari, witnessed the presence of Chief Ministers, Ministers, and senior officials from across India to deliberate ...

Bhubaneswar:19/3/25:: Our athletes are our pride. Odisha has carved out a distinct identity on the national and global sports stage due to the dedication and excellence of its athletes, said Sports Minister Shri Suryabanshi Suraj today. He also emphasized that Odisha’s sportspersons will continue to bring laurels to the state in the upcoming competitions. Today, Sports and Youth Services Department ...

As per the NEP, the age limit for enrolment in class 1 has been fixed at 6 years or above Jaadui Pitara will promote foundational skills through play-based learning  Bhubaneswar, 19th March 2025:The National Education Policy (NEP), 2020 issued by the Ministry of Education (MoE) with its commitment to high-quality education for all, has envisaged landmark reforms in the education ...

Bhubaneswar (19th March 2025): In a strategic push to position Odisha as a global digital hub, the Electronics and IT Department, Government of Odisha has taken the initiative of establishing of a Cable Landing Station in Puri, Odisha. This landmark initiative will significantly enhance the State’s digital infrastructure, catalyze investments in Data Centres, attract top-tier technology players, and generate jobs. ...