Odisha government finalizes the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack-Puri-Paradip Economic Region (BCPPER) plan, a key pillar for Viksit Odisha 2036. The corridor aims to boost the state's economy to $1.5 trillion by 2047. Read more.
Congress MLA HD Thammaiah advocates for organic farming and millet consumption at a district fair, highlighting health benefits and government support. Learn why leaders call it the future of agriculture.
Farmers in Haryana, Rajasthan, and Punjab are transforming saline wastelands into profitable shrimp farms. Discover how this coastal crop is rewriting agriculture in India's heartland.
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.
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.
Over 26,000 agricultural livelihood facilitators are transforming farming in Uttar Pradesh, promoting modern techniques, govt schemes, and women's empowerment. Discover how they are building a self-reliant ecosystem.
Sahana, a transgender woman from Karnataka, is transforming lives by leading a livestock farming collective, providing sustainable income and dignity to her marginalized community. Discover her inspiring journey.
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.
Odisha's Mukhyamantri Bus Seva Yojana offers free bus travel to 15 lakh school students from April 2025. Learn about eligibility, application, and benefits.
Agri-tech startup MangoFolks wins the CNN-News18 'Think Ahead' award for its platform empowering Indian farmers through community-driven, tech-enabled solutions. Discover how they're transforming agriculture.
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.
Union Minister Amit Shah promotes organic farming in Rewa, claiming it boosts farmers' income, saves water, and prevents diseases caused by chemical fertilisers. Read his full address.
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.
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.
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.
Discover how actor-director Sreenivasan's adoption of Subhash Palekar's natural farming methods inspired a local green revolution, turning barren land into 100 acres of thriving paddy fields in Kerala. Read his inspiring journey.
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.
Alarming data reveals over 90% of Coimbatore's soil is poor quality for farming due to low organic carbon. Discover how organic farming methods offer a solution and the challenges farmers face in adopting them.
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.
BSE Odisha has announced the Class 10 exam schedule for 2026. Check dates, download the timetable from bseodisha.ac.in, and prepare for exams starting February 19.
Odisha's new Pharma & Medtech Policy 2025 aims to make the state a strategic hub for healthcare manufacturing. The policy includes plans for dedicated industrial parks and a roadmap aligned with India's 2047 vision. Read more.
Odisha Police enhance night security with checkpoints from 1 AM to 5 AM to protect women workers and tourists. New law allows women's night shifts. Read details.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi announces a committee headed by ex-IAS Ashok Tripathy to review long-pending demands of teaching & non-teaching staff. Report due in 6 months.
Under NMNF, 65 horticulture students in Bidar gain practical skills in organic farming, generating profit & fostering entrepreneurship. Learn about their success story.
Odisha assembly passes Jan Vishwas Bill 2025, decriminalising outdated provisions in 16 laws to boost ease of doing business and ease of living. Read the key reforms.