Berhampur:8/3/25:Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi disbursed over ₹5,000 crore directly into the bank accounts of more than 1.18 crore women beneficiaries under the Subhadra Yojana on the occasion of International Women’s Day. The event took place in Berhampur and aimed to promote financial independence among women across the state. Each beneficiary received up to ₹5,000 as part of this initiative. ...

Bhubaneswar, 07/03/2025:According to the information received from the Indian Meteorological Department, there is no possibility of heat wave in the state as of now. Information has been given to all the districts, concerned departments and field level organizations in this regard. Meanwhile, keeping in mind the heat wave this year, Minister, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Shri Suresh Pujari has ...

Bhubaneswar: 7/3/25: The Government of Odisha and Meta have collaborated to launch a unified WhatsApp chatbot that will offer all public services to more than 45 million people in the state. Through this chatbot, citizens will be able to access vital government services like obtaining Birth and Income Certificates, applying for Driving and Fertilizer Licenses, and accessing incentives such as ...

Bhubaneswar: 6/3/25: Odisha Minister for Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Krushna Chandra Patra met with Elisabeth Faure, Representative and Country Director of the United Nations’ World Food Programme, to discuss various issues related to food security in the state. The meeting focused on strengthening the nutrition and food security system in the state. Minister Patra informed Faure about the pioneering ...

Bhubaneswar: 6/3/25:To address the challenges faced by international students studying in universities across Odisha, the State Government has launched an International Student Facilitation Cell. Set up by the Higher Education Department, the dedicated cell will provide support and assistance to international students in both public and private universities, including deemed institutions. As Per Official sources, the cell will offer guidance, ...

Bhubaneswar:6/3/25:The 178th State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) meeting, co-chaired by Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary to the Government of Odisha, Smt. Anu Garg, and Executive Director of UCO Bank, Sri V.N. Kamble, emphasized the need for banks to achieve 100% of the Annual Credit Plan (ACP) target of ₹2.11 lakh crore for the fiscal year 2024-25. In her address, Smt. Garg ...

INS Chilka:06 MAR 2025:The Passing Out Parade (POP) of the fifth batch of Agniveers is scheduled at INS Chilka on 07 Mar 25. The POP marks the successful culmination of training of approx. 2972 Agniveers, including women Agniveers who have undergone rigorous training at Chilka.  VAdm V Srinivas, Flag Officer Commanding -in- Chief, Southern Naval Command will be the Chief Guest and review the post sunset ...

Bhubaneswar:5/3/25: In preparation for the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP)-2020 in primary schools from the academic year 2025-26, the Odisha Government will launch a campaign titled ‘Pravesh Utsav’ and ‘Khadi Chhuan’ in all schools on April 2, 2025. The new academic session will commence on April 1, 2025. This State-level campaign will see participation from parents, elected representatives, senior ...

Bhubaneswar:5/3/25: BJD Supremo and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik today strongly criticized the BJP government for its decision not to celebrate Panchayati Raj Diwas today. The State Government has decided to celebrate the day on National Panchayati Raj Diwas on April 24. The new Government has also cancelled the public holiday on 5 March.  This decision of the BJP Government ...

Bhubaneswar: 5/3/25:The Odisha government has announced a new colour code: Orange Tan-A for all school buildings including PM-SHRI schools across the State. The decision, made by the School and Mass Education Department, aims to create a unique and recognizable visual identity for all government-run schools. The new colour code will be implemented during construction, repair, and renovation works and will ...