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 ...

Bhubaneswar:5/3/25:In a pivotal review meeting held at Lok Seva Bhawan, the Honorable Minister of Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water, Rural Development Rabi Narayan Naik, reiterated the government’s commitment to the development of every Gram Panchayat. The minister emphasized that achieving the goal of a developed village and a developed Odisha hinges on building a multi-faceted infrastructure. During the meeting, detailed ...

Bhubaneswar:5/3/25:In a significant stride toward creating sustainable and future-ready cities, the Principal Secretary of Housing & Urban Development (H&UD), Smt. Usha Padhee chaired a high-level meeting on the Atal Network for Knowledge, Urbanisation & Reforms (ANKUR). This transformative initiative aims to foster urban innovation, collaboration, and good governance in Odisha. The meeting convened senior officials, urban experts, and partner organizations ...

Bhubaneswar:5/3/25: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has pledged to carry forward the dream program of the late Biju Patnaik, a revered leader and former CM of Odisha. Speaking on the 109th birth anniversary of Biju Patnaik, Chief Minister Majhi paid tribute to the legendary leader’s statue at the State Assembly premises.“Biju Babu’s contribution to the progress of Odisha is ...

Bhubaneswar:5/3/25:Coffee Board Chairman Shri MJ Dinesh met Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Agriculture and Farmer Empowerment, Energy Shri Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo at his office in Lok Seva Bhawan and discussed various issues. On this occasion, Principal Secretary to the Agriculture Department Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee was present and gave his thoughtful opinion. Various flavors of coffee are currently ...

Newdelhi:5/3/25:Minister for Housing & Urban Development, Odisha, Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, met Union Railway Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw at Rail Bhawan, New Delhi, today. The meeting focused on key railway-related matters concerning Odisha, particularly issues affecting Mayurbhanj district. Dr. Mahapatra requested the restoration of the previous timings of the Bangriposi–Puri Superfast Express, citing its importance for passengers. In response, the ...