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Bhubaneswar, 4/1/2026 ( Odisha Samachar/ Rajat Mohapatra )-In the wake of a recent unfortunate incident involving an Ama Bus, a high-level review meeting on the safety, operation and management of Ama Bus services was held today on the instructions of the Hon’ble Chief Minister. The meeting was chaired by Principal …

Expedite Project Works: Principal Secretary Smt. Padhee Bhubaneswar, 3/1/2026 ( Odisha Samachar/ Rajat Mohapatra )-A virtual meeting was held yesterday under the chairmanship of Smt. Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department, Odisha, with representatives of Surbana Jurong Infrastructure PTE Ltd., Singapore, to deliberate on and finalise the …

Bhubaneswar, 2/1/2026 ( Odisha Samachar/ Rajat Mohapatra )-The Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) today inaugurated a modern and well-equipped office canteen at its Corporate Office, Paribahan Bhavan, Bhubaneswar. The canteen was formally inaugurated by Smt. Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, Commerce & Transport Department, in the presence of Shri N. …

Chilika/Bhubaneswar Odisha, 01/01/2026( Odisha Samachar / Rajat Mohapatra )-The Department of Tourism, in collaboration with the Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department, Government of Odisha, is organising the 6th National Chilika Bird Festival at Chilika Lake, reaffirming the State’s commitment to conservation-led tourism, sustainability, and community participation. The festival will …

Bhubaneswar, 29/12/2025 ( Odisha Samachar / Rajat Mohapatra)-A national webinar on “Mental Health & Well-Being: Ensuring a Safe Learning Environment for Children” organised on 29th Dec 2025 by People’s Cultural Centre [PECUC] in collaboration with AEIN to facilitate a focused dialogue among CSOs, teachers, and academic experts to identify strategies …

Anganwadi Centers are the Cornerstone of Grassroots Development: Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida Emphasis on Sanitation, Toilets, Electricity and Drinking Water Facilities Bhubaneswar, 24/12/2025 ( Odisha Samachar / Rajat Mohapatra)-Anganwadi Centers are the cornerstone of grassroots development, and strengthening their infrastructure is essential for sustainable rural development, said Deputy Chief …

6,700 Projects Approved, ₹796 Crore Sanctioned Minister Dr Mahapatra Directs Timely Completion with Strict Quality Control Bhubaneswar, 24/12/2025 ( Odisha Samachar / Rajat Mohapatra)-Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mohapatra on Tuesday conducted a high-level review of projects being implemented under the Mukhyamantri Sahari Bikas Yojana (MSBY) across …

State to Translate National Framework into Actionable Strategies for Urban Housing Supply Bhubaneswar, 23/12/2025 ( Odisha Samachar / Rajat Mohapatra)- Housing, being a fundamental human need and a key enabler of inclusive urban development, has assumed renewed importance in the context of rapid urbanisation across the country. While the Government …

Social Equality is the Foundation of Viksit Odisha: Deputy Chief Minister Smt. Pravati  Parida Bhubaneswar, 23/12/2025 ( Odisha Samachar / Rajat Mohapatra)- Emphasizing that social equality forms the core of Viksit Odisha, Deputy Chief Minister Smt. Pravati Parida today reiterated the State Government’s commitment to providing a healthy, progressive, and …

Bhubaneswar, 23/12/2025 ( Odisha Samachar )-The Odisha District Geo-Portal was formally launched on 17th December 2025 by the Hon’ble Minister for Electronics & Information Technology, Health & Family Welfare and Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. Mukesh Mahaling, during the District Informatics Officers (DIO) Conference held at Bhubaneswar. The launch marks a major …