Odisha government greenlights 55 new hotel & resort projects worth Rs 3,211 crore since July 2024, adding 3,800+ rooms. Major brands like Hyatt & Marriott to expand in Bhubaneswar, Puri & tribal areas.
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav announces 2026 as 'Agriculture Year' with a detailed roadmap focusing on farm incomes, rural jobs, and the Atal Progress-Way project. Discover the state's vision for sustainable farming.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan urges states to strategically utilise budgets before March to avoid losses and ensure timely central fund releases for key schemes like PM-KISAN.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi intervenes, asks OPSC to fill 151 additional vacancies in state civil services for 2025 exam after job aspirants' resentment. Details inside.
OPSC has announced 118 Assistant Agriculture Officer vacancies. Apply online from Jan 10-27, 2026. Check eligibility, salary, and exam pattern details here.
CBI registers case against Delhi resident Nisheeth Kohli for allegedly using PM Modi and Principal Secretary PK Mishra's names to pitch indigenous military jet engine to PSUs and US Navy. Read the full investigation details.
Uttar Pradesh's agriculture department has utilized only 45% of its Rs 8,620 crore budget for 2025-26, with major schemes like seed parks and PM-KUSUM seeing no expenditure. Key details inside.
Three Odisha state PSUs in the agriculture sector paid a total dividend of Rs 6.39 crore to the government. The funds were handed over to Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo. Read the full story for details.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi's 2025 focused on jobs, ports & Rs 16 lakh crore investments. See how his admin balanced ambition with course-correction. Read the full analysis.
India's agriculture sector is poised for record foodgrain production in 2025-26, driven by strong monsoons and GST cuts on farm inputs. Discover the key figures and policy impacts shaping the sector's future.
J&K Minister Choudhary Mohammad Javed inaugurated a Mega Kisan Mela in Bishnah, promoting sustainable agriculture and farmer welfare. Discover the key initiatives announced.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi announced the Kanupur irrigation project will be functional in three months, set to irrigate 15 lakh hectares. Farmers get Rs 800 paddy bonus. Read more.
Odisha's Mukhyamantri Bus Seva Yojana offers free bus travel to 15 lakh school students from April 2025. Learn about eligibility, application, and benefits.
Odisha's Baraputra Aitihya Gram Yojana will develop 25 birthplaces of freedom fighters & reformers into heritage museums with a ₹345 crore budget, boosting cultural tourism & local livelihoods.
Odisha's Deputy CM Pravati Parida virtually inaugurated 491 new Anganwadi centres, a key step in the state's mission to empower women and children. Discover the government's vision for a robust early childhood ecosystem.
Odisha govt rolls out new policies to accelerate the Bhubaneswar–Cuttack–Puri–Paradip Economic Region (BCPPER), projected to contribute 33% of state GSDP by 2047. Read details on the mega development plan.
State-run power giants NTPC, PFC, REC, and Power Grid consider listing Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) as it grapples with over ₹4,000 crore dues. Will government backing attract investors?
Gov. Anandiben Patel highlights agriculture sector transformation at AIRSAVBCON 2025. Read about the focus on AI, robotics, and farmer awards for Viksit Bharat.
PG and PhD students at Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology continue their hunger strike, demanding a uniform monthly stipend. They have appealed to CM Mohan Charan Majhi for intervention. Read more.
Paddy procurement begins in Ganjam district with 476 centres. Over 1000 women from SHGs to manage the process. Farmers seek purchase of rain-affected crops.
Odisha police credit a 10% higher reward payout for the mass surrender of 22 Maoists. The state's revised rehabilitation package now exceeds Chhattisgarh's, offering up to Rs 1.2 crore for top leaders.
On National Farmers' Day, explore crucial sustainable farming methods & the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA). Essential reading for UPSC aspirants & eco-conscious citizens. Boost your current affairs knowledge now!
Odisha government orders special audit into forest department's purchase of 51 Thar SUVs after allegations of procurement above market rates. Total cost exceeds Rs 12 crore. Details inside.
Experts at a Lucknow congress highlight how AI and robotics can cut carbon emissions and boost farm productivity for a Viksit Bharat. Discover the future of smart agriculture.
Odisha government issues notifications for major urban expansion, upgrading 5 NACs to municipalities and creating 24 new NACs across 13 districts to boost governance and civic amenities.
Kendrapada farmers are selling paddy for as low as Rs 2,400/quintal, far below the Rs 3,100 govt price, due to delayed procurement starting Jan 9. Read about the crisis.
Facing public criticism, BJP MLAs in Odisha have urged CM Mohan Charan Majhi to reconsider a proposed three-fold salary hike. The move, passed on Dec 9, would make Odisha MLAs the highest-paid in India. Read more.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi launches the Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Policy 2025, aiming to attract investments and create jobs. The state announces two dedicated industrial parks. Read more.
DMET Odisha announces revised schedule for NEET PG 2025 Round 2 counselling. Choice filling from Dec 18-20. Check eligibility, key dates, and reporting details here.
Severe cold wave grips Odisha with G Udayagiri recording 4.4°C. IMD warns of continued low temperatures for next 4-5 days. Read for details on affected districts and forecasts.