Bhubaneswar, March 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded the achievements of two persons from Odisha during his 132nd Episode of the weekly ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme.In his address, PM Modi commended the spirit of Sujata Bhuyan, a housewife from Sambalpur district, whose perseverance enabled her to establish herself as a successful entrepreneur in fish farming. The Prime Minister noted that Bhuyan, who wanted to do something new and further help her family, ventured into fis…
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Bhubaneswar, March 27 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the reduction of Rs 10 per litre in central excise duty on both petrol and diesel, to ensure adequate availability of fuel and essential commodities.Describing it as a significant move, CM Majhi wrote on his X handle that India always acts with prudence and preparedness under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Modi amid an evolving global landscape.“I express my sinc…
Bhubaneswar, March 26 (IANS) Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday directed all state government officials to take stringent action against unscrupulous traders creating artificial shortages of cooking gas and essential commodities in Odisha by taking undue advantage of the situation arising from the ongoing conflict in the Gulf region.The instructions were issued during a high-level meeting held at Lok Seva Bhawan here on Thursday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Majhi to review…
Bhubaneswar, March 26 (IANS) The Secretariat of the Odisha Legislative Assembly has formally notified members of the withdrawal of the controversial amendment bills that proposed a threefold increase in the salaries and allowances of legislators and ministers.In an official communication, Secretary Satyabrata Rout informed all members that Parliamentary Affairs Minister Dr Mukesh Mahaling has given notice of his intention to move for leave to withdraw the amendments that had sparked widespread d…
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 23 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday revealed that as many as 15 Maoist cadres are currently active in different parts of the state. In a written reply to a query in the state Assembly, Majhi said that according to the Central Government’s Security Related Expenditure (SRE) scheme, currently only Kandhamal district in the state is considered a Maoist-affected district (LWE Affected District), while eight other districts—Boudh, Balangir, Kalahandi, K…
Bhubaneswar, March 22 (IANS) Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday stressed the importance of water security for building a ‘Samruddha and Viksit Odisha’ and urged all citizens to come forward in support of the cause.The Chief Minister was addressing a gathering during the state-level World Water Day celebration held at Lok Seva Bhawan here on Sunday.“Our goal is to eliminate gender disparity in water management and strengthen the rural economy. Water security is a key requirement for bu…
Bhubaneswar, March 20 (IANS) In a significant decision, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has approved the regularisation of contractual Junior Teacher (Schematic) across the state, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said in an official statement on Friday. As per the decision, Junior Teachers (Schematic) appointed during the 2023–24 period have now been regularised, benefiting more than 13,000 teachers in Odisha. The move is expected to bring long-awaited relief to thousands of educat…
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) As the World Athletics Council selected Odisha, India, to host the World Athletics Indoor Championships in 2028, former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan called it a “big step forward in the Olympic journey”, saying it reflects India’s growing stature on the global sporting stage. During the 240th World Athletics Council Meeting held in Torun, Poland, India was awarded the 2028 edition of the World Athletics Indoor Championships, from March 3-5 2028, which will see Indi…
Bhubaneswar, March 18 (IANS) Following the tragic fire accident at the SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack on March 16, which officially claimed the lives of 12 patients, as many as four persons — including three fire department officials and one engineer — have been suspended on charges of negligence in duty.Meanwhile, the opposition BJD and Congress on Wednesday intensified protests both inside and outside the Odisha Assembly, demanding the resignation of Health Minister Dr Mukesh Ma…