In Odisha, the new BJP government led by Mohan Charan Majhi recently completed its first 100 days in office, marking the end of the BJD’s long reign. The Majhi administration has focused on fulfilling promises made during elections, such as reopening gates at the Lord Jagannath temple and allocating funds for cultural initiatives. Despite facing ...
On the 100th day of his leadership, Odisha’s Chief Minister Mohan Majhi criticized the previous BJD government led by Naveen Patnaik for exploiting religious sentiments for political gains. During his address, Majhi highlighted his administration’s achievements, emphasizing their commitment to fulfilling promises and prioritizing citizen engagement. He shared initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of ...
Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has expressed his pride in the state’s economic growth from 2000 to 2024, as detailed in a recent report by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister. Patnaik, who led the state during this time, attributes Odisha’s success to inclusive policies and careful economic management. The report highlights ...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the Subhadra Yojana, a cash incentive scheme for women, in Bhubaneswar on his birthday. This initiative marks a significant achievement for the Mohan Majhi-led BJP government during its first 100 days in office. The scheme aims to enhance the party’s support among women voters, and it was a crucial ...
Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida led a large march called the ‘Subhadra Swagat Padayatra’ in Bhubaneswar, with thousands of women participating. This event is in preparation for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s launch of the Subhadra Yojana on September 17. The initiative aims to empower women, with over 60 lakh already registered to receive financial ...
 "Chennaiyin FC shattered Odisha’s 569-day home unbeaten streak, rallying from behind for a thrilling 3-2 victory in ISL action.")
Chennaiyin FC secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Odisha FC in their latest Indian Super League match, ending Odisha’s impressive 569-day unbeaten home streak. The game, held at Kalinga Stadium, featured a comeback from Chennaiyin, with Farukh Choudhary scoring twice early in the second half and Daniel Chima Chukwu adding a powerful shot later on. ...
 "In a dramatic test, the Indian Navy successfully launched a short-range missile, enhancing its defense capabilities off Odisha’s coast.")
On September 12, 2024, the Indian Navy and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a flight test of a new surface-to-air missile off the coast of Odisha. This Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) was launched from a land-based system and effectively tracked and engaged a high-speed aerial target flying at ...
The Odisha government, under Chief Minister Mohan Majhi, has ended the widespread rehiring of retired employees that was common in the previous Biju Janata Dal administration. A new guideline limits rehiring to just 1% of the approved staff for senior positions and requires departments to justify the need for each rehiring. This change comes after ...
The dramatic reduction of trees in Odisha highlights a pressing environmental issue. Over 26 lakh trees have been cut down in the past 23 years under the previous government, primarily for development projects such as electricity services, mining, and road expansion. Environmentalists express grave concern, noting that felling more trees than are grown leads to ...
In Bhubaneswar, a debate has sparked between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) over who deserves credit for developing the semiconductor industry in Odisha. This discussion began after the groundbreaking of India’s first Silicon Carbide manufacturing facility, led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. BJD leader Dibya Shankar ...
