Odisha Govt Announces Free Bus Travel for School Students
Odisha's Mukhyamantri Bus Seva Yojana offers free bus travel to 15 lakh school students from April 2025. Learn about eligibility, application, and benefits.
Odisha's Mukhyamantri Bus Seva Yojana offers free bus travel to 15 lakh school students from April 2025. Learn about eligibility, application, and benefits.
Odisha's Baraputra Aitihya Gram Yojana will develop 25 birthplaces of freedom fighters & reformers into heritage museums with a ₹345 crore budget, boosting cultural tourism & local livelihoods.
Odisha's Deputy CM Pravati Parida virtually inaugurated 491 new Anganwadi centres, a key step in the state's mission to empower women and children. Discover the government's vision for a robust early childhood ecosystem.
Odisha govt rolls out new policies to accelerate the Bhubaneswar–Cuttack–Puri–Paradip Economic Region (BCPPER), projected to contribute 33% of state GSDP by 2047. Read details on the mega development plan.
Odisha police credit a 10% higher reward payout for the mass surrender of 22 Maoists. The state's revised rehabilitation package now exceeds Chhattisgarh's, offering up to Rs 1.2 crore for top leaders.
Odisha government orders special audit into forest department's purchase of 51 Thar SUVs after allegations of procurement above market rates. Total cost exceeds Rs 12 crore. Details inside.
UNESCO's 2025 report lauds Odisha's mother tongue-based multilingual education for tribal students as a national model, showing improved learning outcomes. Discover how the state's pioneering approach works.
Odisha government issues notifications for major urban expansion, upgrading 5 NACs to municipalities and creating 24 new NACs across 13 districts to boost governance and civic amenities.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi unveils plans for a defence manufacturing hub focusing on MSMEs & startups. Hyderabad roadshow yields Rs 66,781 crore commitments, creating 56,340 jobs. Read more.
Facing public criticism, BJP MLAs in Odisha have urged CM Mohan Charan Majhi to reconsider a proposed three-fold salary hike. The move, passed on Dec 9, would make Odisha MLAs the highest-paid in India. Read more.
Orissa High Court issues notice to state over PIL challenging last-minute revision of MBBS/BDS fees for 2025-26. Petitioners allege 78% hike hurt meritorious poor students. Next hearing on Jan 20.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi positions state as top pharma & medical devices investment destination. New policy & parks attract Rs 7,043 crore proposals, 45 MoUs signed. Read more.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi launches the Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Policy 2025, aiming to attract investments and create jobs. The state announces two dedicated industrial parks. Read more.
DMET Odisha announces revised schedule for NEET PG 2025 Round 2 counselling. Choice filling from Dec 18-20. Check eligibility, key dates, and reporting details here.
Severe cold wave grips Odisha with G Udayagiri recording 4.4°C. IMD warns of continued low temperatures for next 4-5 days. Read for details on affected districts and forecasts.
BSE Odisha has announced the Class 10 exam schedule for 2026. Check dates, download the timetable from bseodisha.ac.in, and prepare for exams starting February 19.
Odisha's new Pharma & Medtech Policy 2025 aims to make the state a strategic hub for healthcare manufacturing. The policy includes plans for dedicated industrial parks and a roadmap aligned with India's 2047 vision. Read more.
Odisha Police enhance night security with checkpoints from 1 AM to 5 AM to protect women workers and tourists. New law allows women's night shifts. Read details.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi announces a committee headed by ex-IAS Ashok Tripathy to review long-pending demands of teaching & non-teaching staff. Report due in 6 months.
Odisha assembly passes Jan Vishwas Bill 2025, decriminalising outdated provisions in 16 laws to boost ease of doing business and ease of living. Read the key reforms.
Odisha faces delays in 705 multi-village water supply projects. Minister V Somanna cites land acquisition & contractor issues. Learn about state's corrective measures & plans to tackle water scarcity.
Odisha CM Majhi inaugurates Industry Conclave 2025, highlighting state's MSME growth, 6.1% GDP infrastructure investment & plans to become eastern India's MSME gateway. Read more.
Odisha government approves 20 industrial projects across 11 districts, expected to create 7,815 jobs and boost state economy. Key sectors include renewable energy, tourism and manufacturing.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi announces ambitious $500 billion economy target by 2036, reveals Rs 2 lakh crore investments and 84 new industries. Read about Odisha's industrial transformation.
BSE Odisha announces Special OTET 2025 results with 66.50% pass percentage. 72,413 candidates qualified out of 75,403 registered. Check results at bseodisha.ac.in.
Odisha Parab festival brings the state's vibrant culture, handicrafts, and cuisine to Bengaluru from February 16-18. Experience Odisha's timeless spirit through art and heritage.
BJP candidate Jay Dholakia secures massive victory in Nuapada by-election with over 83,000 vote margin, marking strong endorsement of CM Mohan Charan Majhi's leadership and welfare schemes.
New Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi launches scathing attack on predecessor Naveen Patnaik, alleging betrayal of Nuapada district's trust and development neglect in fiery political confrontation.
Discover how Odisha celebrated Boita Bandana with miniature boat rituals, honoring its rich maritime heritage and ancient sea trade traditions in vibrant cultural festivities.
In a groundbreaking ruling, Odisha's real estate tribunal empowers homebuyers, ordering compensation for delayed possession and setting new precedent for consumer rights in property disputes.