Odisha

March 17, 2025 4:01 PM

PM Modi pays tribute to former Union Minister Dr. Debendra Pradhan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Union Minister Dr. Debendra Pradhan. Remembering Dr. Pradhan’s service and dedication, the Prime Minister highlighted his noteworthy contributions to poverty alleviation and social empowerment during his tenure as a Member of Parliament and Union Minister. In a heartfelt message shared on X, Prime Minister Modi described Dr. Pradhan as a “hardworking and humble leader” who played a key role in strength...

February 7, 2025 3:17 PM

“Odisha govt. launches multiple initiatives to empower girl ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’

The Odisha government has implemented a series of initiatives under the 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' scheme, which aims to address the alarming gender imbalance and declining child sex ratio in India. Key programs such as “Nirbhaya Kadhi” (Fearless Bud), “Mo Gelha Jiya” (My Dear Daughter) in Ganjam, "Kalpana Avijan" in Dhenkanal, "Swarna Kalika" in Keonjhar, and “Veerangana Yojana” in Deogarh district are designed to empower adolescent girls. These initiatives focus on preventing child ...

January 27, 2025 10:41 PM

PM Modi to visit Odisha and Uttarakhand on Tuesday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Odisha and Uttarakhand on Tuesday. During his visit, he will inaugurate two major events in Bhubaneswar and Dehradun. At 11 AM, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025 at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar. The event is a global investment summit hosted by the Odisha Government to establish the state as a prominent destination for investments and industrial development under the Purvodaya vision. PM wil...

January 10, 2025 9:11 AM

President Droupadi Murmu to confer Pravasi Bharatiya Samman awards today

President Droupadi Murmu will confer the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman awards during the valedictory session of the PBD Convention in Odisha on Friday. The President will present her closing remarks at the convention which began on January 8. She arrived in Bhubaneswar on Thursday and was welcomed by Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and other BJP party leaders at Bhubaneswar Airport. A highlight of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) convention is the presentation of ...

January 9, 2025 9:06 AM

Prime Minister Modi to inaugurate 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, launch special train today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention in Odisha on Thursday. He will also remotely flag off the inaugural journey of the Pravasi Bharatiya Express. PM Modi arrived in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday, where he was welcomed by Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan at the airport. The Centre is organising the PBD convention in collaboration with the Odisha state governme...

January 7, 2025 9:28 PM

PM Modi to launch Green Hydrogen Hub, attend PBD in Odisha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Andhra Pradesh and Odisha on January 8 and 9 to launch, dedicate, and initiate multiple projects totaling over Rs 2 lakh crore, focusing on renewable energy, industrial growth, and infrastructure development. In Andhra Pradesh, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for NTPC Green Energy Ltd's Green Hydrogen Hub Project at Pudimadaka. The project involves an estimated investment of Rs 1.85 lakh crore to create 20 GW of renewable energy capacity ...

January 7, 2025 1:40 PM

Record delegation from Oman to attend Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Odisha

The largest Indian diaspora delegation from Oman, comprising over 300 members, is set to participate in the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention taking place in Odisha from January 8-10, 2025. The delegation represents a diverse cross-section of the Indian community in Oman, including business leaders and prominent community figures. Indian Ambassador to Oman, Amit Narang, launched the delegation at an Embassy ceremony, where he unveiled a special "PRAVASI FROM OMAN" logo designed for the p...

January 6, 2025 11:10 PM

PM Modi to visit Andhra Pradesh and Odisha on January 8-9

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Andhra Pradesh and Odisha on January 8-9, marking a major stride in sustainable development, industrial growth, and infrastructure enhancement. During his visit, PM Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for various projects worth over ₹2 lakh crore. In Andhra Pradesh on January 8, the Prime Minister will launch the NTPC Green Energy Limited Green Hydrogen Hub Project at Pudimadaka near Visakhapatnam. This state-of-the-art hub will be t...

December 24, 2024 11:07 PM

President appoints new Governors for five states

The President of India has appointed Governors for five states, as announced by the Rashtrapati Bhavan in a press communique on Tuesday. Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, who currently holds the position of Governor of Mizoram, has been appointed as the Governor of Odisha. General (Dr.) Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd.) has been designated as the new Governor of Mizoram. Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, currently serving as the Governor of Bihar, will now assume the role of Governor of Kerala. Arif Mohammed Kh...

December 2, 2024 8:59 AM

PM Modi says, key discussions held on national security challenges at DG-IG Conference

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that key discussions were held on national security and cybercrime challenges at the DG-IG Conference held in Odisha’s Bhubaneswar. “Extensive deliberations continued on the second day of the DGP/IGP Conference in Bhubaneswar. Key discussions on national security challenges, urban policing and new-age threats like cybercrime and AI misuse featured prominently throughout the conference,” PM Modi wrote on X after addressing the 59th All India Conference of ...