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July 30, 2026 8:02 PM

Centre holds meeting with Chhattisgarh, Odisha CMs to advance amicable settlement of Mahanadi water dispute

Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Paatil on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting with the Chief Ministers of Chhattisgarh and Odisha to facilitate an amicable settlement of the long-pending Mahanadi water dispute, with both states reaffirming their commitment to continue technical consultations in a constructive manner. The meeting, attended by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, was also attended by senior officials of Jal Shakti Ministry, the...

May 11, 2026 5:12 PM

Odisha CM Unveils Tourism-Focused ‘Orange Economy’ Vision for Employment

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday said his government is focused on generating employment opportunities for local people through tourism development by promoting the “Orange Economy,” or a culture-based economy, in the state. CM Majhi was speaking at a special event at the shrine of the Lord Lingaraj Temple here, on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the reconstruction of Gujarat’s Somnath Temple, the “Somnath Swabhiman Parv”. Addressing the gathering as the ...

March 5, 2026 1:41 PM

PM Modi pays tributes to Biju Patnaik on his birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tributes to former Odisha Chief Minister Biju Patnaik on his 110th birth anniversary, remembering his dedication to the progress and development of Odisha. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “On his birth anniversary today, I pay tributes to Shri Biju Patnaik Ji and remember his passion towards furthering the progress of Odisha.” Biju Patnaik served as the Chief Minister of the state twice - first from 1961 to 1963 and later from 1990 to ...

January 6, 2026 10:33 AM

PM Modi extends birthday wishes to Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended birthday greetings to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, praising his efforts to accelerate the state’s growth trajectory and empower its youth. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Birthday wishes to Odisha’s hardworking Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi Ji. He has made outstanding efforts to enhance Odisha’s growth trajectory and empower the youth of the state. Praying for his long and healthy life in service of the peo...

September 16, 2024 6:37 PM

Mohan Charan Majhi sworn in as first BJP chief minister of Odisha

Mohan Charan Majhi took the oath as chief minister of Odisha's first Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government on Wednesday, in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The oath-taking ceremony was held at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneshwar. Along with Majhi, two deputy chief ministers - Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and Pravati Parida - were also sworn in. Odisha Governor Raghubar Das administered the oath to the first BJP Chief Minister of the state along with his deputies. Biju Janata Dal (BJD) le...

September 16, 2024 6:38 PM

BJP appoints Rajnath Singh and Bhupender Yadav for electing next Odisha CM

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Union Ministers Rajnath Singh and Bhupender Yadav as central observers for the appointment of the Chief Minister of Odisha. This decision was announced in an official release on Sunday by Arun Singh, the National General Secretary of BJP. "The Parliamentary Board of the Bharatiya Janata Party has appointed Rajnath Singh, Union Minister, Government of India, and Bhupender Yadav, Union Minister, Government of India, as central observers for the elect...