Jeypore May 21: The Ministry of Railways has recently announced the operation of a train service from Puri to Koraput. Various sections of the public have now demanded that this train be extended up to Jeypore instead of terminating at Koraput. The Dandakaranya Development Forum has reportedly sent a letter to the Railway Minister requesting the extension. In the letter, it was stated that the…
Transport Minister Bibhuti Jena Announces Full Electrification of OSRTC Fleet, All Odisha State Road Transport Corporation Vehicles to Be Converted into Electric Vehicles
Bhubaneswar, May 21: The Transport Minister, Bibhuti Jena, has announced that all vehicles of the Odisha State Road Transport Corporation will be converted to electric vehicles (EVs). Speaking in Bhubaneswar, the minister said that there will be no shortage of EV charging stations in the state. Preliminary discussions with EV charging station companies have already been completed. Instructions have been issued for setting up 100…
Preparatory Meeting Held at Lok Seva Bhavan Under Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to Plan Statewide Celebrations for Completion of Two Years in Office
Bhubaneswar, May 21: At a preparatory meeting held at Lok Seva Bhavan under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi regarding the celebration of the government’s completion of two years in office: Due to the impact of the West Asia conflict, the Chief Minister advised that the celebrations should be conducted in a simple and restrained manner. Instead of holding grand celebrations, the Chief…
Unique Wedding Ceremony Held at Shobhaniya Child Care Centre, Turning Institutional Campus into a Heartwarming Celebration of Social Inclusion
Cuttack, May 21: Under the International Shobhaniya Movement, a wedding ceremony was organized for Pinki, an orphan girl who grew up at the Devashishu–Shobhaniya Child Care Centre located in Bidanasi, Cuttack, established by revered Kumar Bhai. She was married to Papun in a ceremony conducted under the supervision of the Centre’s Director, Dr. Arundhati Devi. On behalf of the organization, Dr. Subodh Kumar Rautray performed…
Odisha Raj Bhavan Adopts Green Initiative, Decides to Use Only Electric Vehicles in Governor’s Motorcade to Promote Clean and Sustainable Mobility
Bhubaneswar, May 21: Hari Babu Kambhampati informed that the Odisha Raj Bhavan has decided to use only electric vehicles in the Governor’s motorcade. He said the initiative reflects the state’s commitment to clean energy and environmentally sustainable transportation. The move is expected to reduce carbon emissions and promote the adoption of eco-friendly vehicles in official government operations. He also emphasized that such steps can inspire…
State BJP Core Committee Holds Crucial Meeting at Party Headquarters in Bhubaneswar to Discuss Organizational Strategy and Upcoming Political Plans
Bhubaneswar, May 21: A State BJP Core Committee meeting was held at the State BJP office in Bhubaneswar. BJP National President Nitin Nabin, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, State BJP President Manmohan Samal, along with senior BJP leaders, were present at the meeting.
CRUT Renamed with ‘Capital’ Replaced by ‘Comprehensive’, Marking a New Identity Aimed at Expanding Urban Transport Vision and Services
Bhubaneswar, May 21: Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra informed that the government has changed the name of CRUT. It has been renamed from “Capital Region Urban Transport” to “Comprehensive Region Urban Transport.” The minister also announced that Ama Bus services will operate in Baripada, Angul, Jharsuguda, and Balasore. He further stated that the Ama Bus service will become completely EV-based. Around 100 electric buses…
Rayagada Mangoes Reach Delhi Markets, Marking a Major Step Toward National Recognition for Odisha’s Famous Dasheri Variety
Rayagada,May 21: Mangoes from Rayagada Reach Delhi; Soon the Whole Country Will Taste Rayagada’s Dasheri Mangoes More than 2 metric tons of Dasheri mangoes produced in Rayagada district have been sent to Mother Dairy. The mangoes were procured from farmers of Muniguda block by KAPCL, Muniguda. These mangoes are being exported to “Mother Dairy” in New Delhi. Last year too, Mother Dairy had exported mangoes…
District-Level Public Grievance Hearing Camp Held at Borigumma Panchayat Samiti Office in Koraput, Collector and Officials Listen to Public Complaints
Borigumma, May 21: A district-level public grievance hearing camp was organized at the Panchayat Samiti office in Borigumma of Koraput district. The District Collector of Koraput, along with all district-level departmental officers, attended the camp and heard the grievances of the public.
Retail Outlets to Be Designated as Authorized Stops for Buses and Trucks to Streamline Highway Services and Improve Transport Efficiency
Cuttack:May 21: Important decisions taken at a meeting chaired by the Transport Commissioner. Decision taken to reserve separate petrol pumps for buses and trucks. Retail fuel outlets for buses and trucks will be identified in every district. Operators will provide a list of the fuel stations from which they had been purchasing fuel earlier. Adequate diesel stock will be maintained at those designated outlets. This…