Kotpad, Feb, 28: A public meeting regarding the V.B.-Jiram-G Scheme was held at the Dussehra Ground in Kotpad. During the program, the Minister elaborated in detail about the objectives and benefits of the new scheme under the Viksit Bharat Rozgar Vikas Mission. State School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond and Kotpad विधायक Rupu Bhadra attended the event and addressed the gathering. They highlighted that laws…
CM Mohan Charan Majhi Lays Foundation Stone for New Odisha Bhavan in New Delhi
New Delhi.Feb, 27: Hon’ble Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has laid the foundation stone for the construction of the new Odisha Bhavan in New Delhi. The Chief Minister stated that the architectural design of the new building will reflect Odisha’s rich heritage, art, and culture. With the objective of strengthening Odisha’s administrative coordination and cultural connections in New Delhi and various other cities across the…
Retirement Farewell Held for PEO Sarat Kumar Dash at Sargiguda Panchayat
Kotpad, Feb, 27: A retirement farewell ceremony was organized at Sargiguda Panchayat in honor of PEO Shri Sarat Kumar Dash. At the Panchayat office, he was felicitated in the presence of the Samiti members, the Sarpanch, Ward Members, ADO, and Shri Gopal Lal.
Government Distributes 2.5 Lakh Pucca Houses Across the State
Bhubaneswar, Feb, 27: The government has distributed more than 2.5 lakh pucca (permanent) houses within a year. Written reply by the Panchayati Raj Minister in the State Legislative Assembly. During 2024–25, pucca houses have been sanctioned for 2.81 lakh families. Land has been provided to 306 landless families. Under the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana, 1.58 lakh families have so far received pucca houses. Under Pradhan Mantri Awas…
Minister Krushna Chandra Patra Assures Complete Paddy Procurement by March 31
Bhubaneswar:Feb, 27: In a major assurance to the farming community of Odisha, the state government has announced that all paddy from registered farmers will be procured by March 31, and no farmer’s procurement token will lapse or be cancelled. This was clarified by Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra while replying to an adjournment motion moved by the Opposition in the Assembly. Opposition…
No Panchayat Elections in the State Until February 2027
Bhubaneswar, Feb, 27: The Panchayati Raj Minister, Rabi Narayan Naik, has stated that no decision has been taken to conduct Panchayat elections before February 2027. He clarified that, at present, no administrative decision has been made regarding the reorganization of block-level panchayats. The government has not taken any decision to hold Panchayat elections in Odisha before the scheduled time in February 2027. The Minister further said…
Coordination Meeting Stresses Importance of Preventing Child Marriage
Nabarangpur, Feb, 27: A coordination meeting of the District Health Department and the Social Welfare Department was held at the Local Mission Shakti Sammilani Hall. The meeting focused on the health and nutrition of children and women in the district, along with related programs of the health and social welfare departments. The meeting was chaired by District Collector Dr. Maheswar Swain, who directed all stakeholders…
Chief Minister to Launch Air Health Camp in Malkangiri from 24th
Malkangiri, Feb, 27: A Chief Minister’s Air Health Service Camp is scheduled to be held at the District Headquarters Hospital in Malkangiri from the 24th to the 99th (dates as reported). Ahead of the camp, a preparatory meeting was conducted under the chairmanship of Dr. Chaudhury Nihar Ranjan Praharaj, Medical Superintendent of the District Hospital. Present at the meeting were District Public Health Officers, senior…
Kendu Leaf Workers Stage Protest, Submit Memorandum of Demands
Phulbani,Feb, 27: The Kendu Leaf Workers’ Union staged a demonstration in front of the Phulbani, Tumudibandh, Gochapada East and West Range offices in Kandhamal district to submit a memorandum of demands addressed to the Chief Minister. This action was taken to press for the fulfillment of 17 specific demands. Key demands include: Increase in the Kendu leaf collection rate. Wage hike for seasonal workers. Ban…
Odisha Focuses on Rapid Development of Connectivity and Infrastructure
Bhubaneswar, Feb, 27: Rapid Development of Connectivity and Infrastructure Rs 7,500 crore allocated for the development of road infrastructure. Widening and strengthening of Bhawanipatna–Kharigarh Road (SH-16). Upgradation of Phulnakhara–Niali–Madhab Road. Namo Expressway – connecting Paralakhemundi in Gajapati district with Ambabhona in Balangir district. Atal Expressway – connecting Motu in Malkangiri district with Tiring in Mayurbhanj district.