Bhubaneswar, April 2 (IANS) The Odisha government has directed all departments, district administrations, and urban local bodies not to transfer officials and employees engaged in census duties to ensure the successful completion of the Census 2027, according to an official statement issued on Thursday. Additional Chief Secretary of the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Arabinda Padhee, has written to secretaries of various departments, heads of departments, district collectors of all …
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Bhubaneswar, March 24 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday issued firm instructions to the police administration to maintain law and order across the state during the upcoming Ram Navami celebrations on March 27. Chairing a high-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan here, the Chief Minister emphasised the need for strict vigilance and effective management to ensure peaceful observance of the festival throughout Odisha. It may be noted that in 2025, the festival was conducted pea…
Bhubaneswar, March 18 (IANS) In a significant development, the Odisha government on Tuesday approved 23 industrial projects with a total investment of Rs 4,510.65 crore. These projects were approved at the 145th meeting of the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) held here under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Anu Garg.According to an official statement, the approved projects are expected to generate 10,122 employment opportunities, significantly contributing to inclu…
Bhubaneswar, March 13 (IANS) Chief Secretary Anu Garg on Friday said that the state would achieve its ambitious vision of a Viksit Odisha by 2036 by harnessing its huge potential in the blue economy. While addressing the gathering during the inauguration of a Global Summit on Blue Economy 2026 at the Lok Seva Bhawan here, Garg, highlighting the potential of ocean-based sectors to drive economic growth, emphasised Odisha’s EDGE, strong economic fundamentals, favourable demography, strategic geo…
Bhubaneswar, March 11 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has expressed deep concern over reports that several Odia people are stranded in the Middle East due to the ongoing conflict and crisis in the region.Emphasising the safe return of Odia residents, the Chief Minister has directed Chief Secretary Anu Garg to closely monitor the situation and take necessary steps to facilitate their return.It may be noted that following the Chief Minister’s directive, a high-level meeting was h…
Bhubaneswar, March 11 (IANS) Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg on Wednesday held a meeting with Secretaries of various departments and District Collectors to review the availability and uninterrupted supply of cooking gas (LPG), petrol and diesel across the state. The meeting was held at Lok Seva Bhawan, where all District Collectors joined virtually.During the meeting, the Chief Secretary informed the Collectors that detailed discussions had already been held with officials of oil marketing compa…
Bhubaneswar, March 10 (IANS) Amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East, which has triggered fears of a fuel shortage, the Chief Secretary of Odisha, Anu Garg, on Tuesday advised consumers in the state not to panic, assuring them that there is adequate stock of cooking gas (LPG), petrol, and diesel available in the state. According to an official statement, the Chief Secretary reviewed the availability of cooking gas (LPG), petrol, and diesel in the state during a meeting held in the con…
Bhubaneswar, March 2 (IANS) A high-level meeting, chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg, was held on Monday evening to evaluate the safety and status of Odias residing in the Middle East and West Asia amid the ongoing conflict in the region.According to official statement, the Odisha government has constituted a working group in coordination with Odisha Parivar Directorate, Home Department, Odisha, the State Labour Directorate, and the office of the Protector of Emigrants (POE), Ministry of Extern…
Bhubaneswar, Feb 27 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to arrive in Odisha on a two-day visit beginning March 5.According to an official statement issued on Friday, a high-level preparatory meeting was held on Thursday under the chairpersonship of Chief Secretary Anu Garg in view of the union minister’s state visit.Official sources further revealed that HM Shah will reach Odisha on the evening of March 5 by a special Indian Air Force aircraft from New Delhi.On Marc…
Bhubaneswar, Feb 24 (IANS) In a significant step towards positioning Odisha as a premier adventure tourism hub in Eastern India, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Tuesday launched the ‘Go-Adventure’ portal in a programme held at Lok Seva Bhavan here. On the occasion, the state government also signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF) and the Aero Club of India (ACI) to boost adventure tourism in the state. Addressing the gathering, Dep…