The Government of Odisha has introduced a new approach to budget preparation—the multi-year budgeting system. Simply put, every department will now know their allocated funding for the next three years. The objective is to facilitate long-term planning and transform Odisha into a $500 billion economy by 2036 and a $1.5 trillion economy by 2047. This […]
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The Government of Odisha has taken a significant step toward strengthening its digital ecosystem. An indigenous email system under the domain @odisha.gov.in, along with a video conferencing platform named “Alap” and an “e-Diary,” have been made mandatory for official government work. Developed by the Odisha Computer Application Centre (OCAC), the primary objective of these systems is […]
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The Odisha government’s recent declaration—that it has created or filled 38,000 government positions within the first 17 months of its term—has struck a chord with the state’s youth and provided a powerful narrative for the ruling party. However, while these figures are frequently highlighted in public addresses and job fairs, they currently lack a foundation […]
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Cuttack: Vice President CP Radhakrishnan commemorated the 129th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, praising his extraordinary courage, unwavering patriotism, and selfless sacrifices for the nation. Addressing the gathering on Parakram Diwas in Cuttack, he emphasized that Netaji not only fought for India’s independence but also envisioned the country’s development and future progress. Radhakrishnan […]
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Puri: Preparations for the annual Rath Yatra have officially begun in Puri, with the traditional rituals marking the auspicious approval of the chariot wood completed this week. Every year, the process starts from Basanta Panchami, while the actual construction of the chariots begins from Akshaya Tritiya. For 2026, the rituals were performed on Friday, when […]
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Bhubaneswar: Supporters of Patkura MLA Arvind Mahapatra staged a show of strength at Shankha Bhavan, urging the Biju Janata Dal leadership to reconsider the decision to suspend him from the party. A delegation submitted a memorandum to senior leaders Devi Mishra and Pratap Jena, asserting that Arvind Mahapatra is a young leader who has not […]
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Cuttack: The private bus owners’ association has withdrawn its proposed strike after holding positive discussions with the state government. The association stated that the decision was taken after the government agreed to address their key demands, bringing relief to commuters who were facing the possibility of disrupted transport services across the state. According to the […]
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Bhubaneswar: The process for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections has formally begun, with the Election Commission of India writing to election officers of 10 states, including Odisha. A total of 37 Rajya Sabha seats are scheduled to fall vacant in April 2026 due to the retirement of sitting members. In this context, the Commission has […]
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Malkangiri: The Maoist organisation has suffered a significant setback as nine hardcore Maoist cadres surrendered with weapons in a major success for security forces. The surrender took place before the Inspector General of Police, Raipur Range, and the Superintendent of Police of Dhamtari district in neighbouring Chhattisgarh. The surrendered cadres were carrying a combined cash […]
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Bhubaneswar: Residents of Odisha have received some relief from the biting cold as temperatures have risen under the influence of a western disturbance, reducing the intensity of winter conditions across the state. According to the Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre, the maximum daytime temperature in the capital touched 32.3 degrees Celsius. Day temperatures crossed 30 degrees Celsius […]
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