Bhubaneswar: A day after announcing the schedule for the panchayat by-elections in Odisha, the State Election Commission today postponed it in view of the onset of the monsoon season. The State Election Commission had issued a notification yesterday to conduct the by-polls for 1043 vacant Ward Member seats, 43 vacant Sarpanch seats, 40 vacant Panchayat Samiti…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Higher Education Minister Suraj Suryavanshi on Wednesday hinted about students’ union election in colleges and universities of the State.While these polls have been stopped for the last 8 years, after the Minister’s green signal it seems this year colleges and universities in Odisha may have elections to choose their representatives. As per reports, Higher…
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a high-level meeting with the Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh on May 28 to discuss the Polavaram Project. This will be the first time that the Prime Minister will directly engage in talks with all four states on this matter. The meeting assumes significance…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday visited Boudh district to review ongoing developmental projects and administrative activities. Chairing a review meeting at the District Collector’s Conference Hall, the Chief Minister expressed satisfaction over the district’s progress but stressed the need to expedite delayed works and maintain quality standards. During the meeting, it was…
Bhubaneswar: In a sharp and unprecedented reprimand, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday issued a stern warning to Block Development Officers (BDOs) and Chief Development Officers (CDOs), accusing them of disrespecting public representatives and ignoring the democratic mandate of the people. Addressing a two-day state-level conference of BDOs and CDOs in Bhubaneswar, CM Majhi…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday held a meeting with the Chief Ministers and other concerned government officials of various states, including Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and Rajasthan. The Chief Ministers of Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Sikkim, and West Bengal attended the meeting. Lieutenant Governors of the…
Bhubaneswar: The Russian Embassy in New Delhi is set to honour former Odisha Chief Minister Biju Patnaik on the occasion of Victory Day, which commemorates the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany during World War II. This year marks the 80th anniversary of Victory Day, to be celebrated on May 9. Russian Ambassador to India,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said the proposed greenfield airport in Puri will boost religious tourism and regional development in the state when the facility becomes operational. Majhi’s comment comes after the central government on Monday accorded in-principle approval for setting up an airport in the pilgrim town. Taking to X, Majhi Monday said,…
Bhubaneswar: In a strategic move to strengthen its organizational structure and enhance grassroots engagement, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Monday announced the appointment of senior party leaders to head various frontal wings and cells. The decision is aimed at ensuring broader representation of diverse communities within the party framework. According to an official release from…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has appreciated the efforts of AIIMS Bhubaneswar in the health care sector and assured all necessary support from the state government for the holistic development of the premier institute. During a discussion with, AIIMS Bhubaneswar Executive Director Dr. Ashutosh Biswas and AIIMS Bhubaneswar President Dr. Shailesh Kumar Majhi acknowledged the…
