In a significant move, the newly elected BJP government in Odisha is making strides toward increasing pensions for various beneficiary groups in the state. Nityananda Gond, the Minister of Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, announced that efforts are underway to hike the pensions for old age, widow, and disability beneficiaries to ₹3,000…
Two-Day Holiday for Rath Yatra Announced Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has declared a two-day public holiday in Odisha for the Rath Yatra, scheduled for July 7 and 8, 2024. This announcement was made after the final joint meeting for Rath Yatra 2024, which took place at the Puri Municipality Hall on Tuesday. Final Preparations…
Colour Change and Rebranding The popular Laccmi bus service in Odisha has undergone a significant transformation. Reports on Tuesday confirmed that the buses, originally green, have now been painted orange. Along with the color change, the name has also been altered from Laccmi Bus to Mukhya Mantri Bus Seva, which translates to Chief Minister Bus…
Sujata Khatua, a resident of Bhadrak town in Odisha, has made it to the India Book of Records. She has been recognized for writing songs about road safety in memory of her late son, Soumitra Mohanty. A Heartbreaking Loss Soumitra was in his final year of MBBS. Tragedy struck when he died in a road…
Rigorous Credential Verification Mandated The Odisha government has initiated a stringent process to verify the credentials of doctors and specialists involved in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) healthcare services. This comes after alarming reports of unqualified individuals posing as medical professionals. All Chief District Medical Officers (CDMOs), Public Health Officers (PHOs), and relevant Directors have been instructed…
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Sunday that the Central Government has allocated ₹10,536 crore for the development of railway infrastructure in Odisha for the fiscal year 2024-25. This announcement was made during a special event in Bhubaneswar, organized to felicitate newly elected BJP MPs and MLAs. Commitment to Odisha’s Railway Growth Addressing the…
After a hiatus of 16 years, the public grievance hearing by the Chief Minister of Odisha has been revived under the new BJP government. On July 1st, CM Mohan Majhi personally listened to the grievances of citizens from various parts of the state at the CM’s Grievance Cell in Bhubaneswar. This initiative is seen as…
The Ministry of Railways has announced that 315 special trains will be operational for the Rath Yatra festival in Puri, Odisha. This initiative aims to facilitate the smooth travel and convenience of pilgrims. The special train services will run from July 6 to July 19, ensuring an efficient transport system during the festival. Train Services…
Hockey India has unveiled a 33-member squad for the upcoming national women’s coaching camp. The camp will be held from July 1 to August 31 at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) facility in Bengaluru. This announcement follows a short break for the team after their participation in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 season…
In a significant shift, Odisha has appointed Manoj Ahuja as the new Chief Secretary, marking the first time in two decades that the state has selected an officer from outside its borders. The announcement came on Friday, following the retirement of the incumbent Pradeep Kumar Jena on June 30. Ahuja, a 1990-batch Indian Administrative Service…
