Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has made it mandatory for all state government departments to purchase only electric vehicles (EVs) from June 1, in a major push toward clean mobility, fuel conservation, and sustainable transportation. Under the new directive, all government offices and departments will be required to procure only electric two-wheelers and four-wheelers for official…
Bhubaneswar: The Higher Education Department has clarified that employees working in Odisha’s public universities cannot be treated as government employees, stating that their service conditions are governed by individual university laws and regulations rather than general state government service rules. In an official clarification, the department stated that teaching and non-teaching staff of public universities…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has initiated plans to establish modern Handloom Hubs and Apparel Parks in multiple districts to strengthen the state’s traditional weaving sector through advanced technology, improved infrastructure, and enhanced market access. As part of the initiative, dedicated projects are being developed in Cuttack, Bargarh, and Jajpur districts with the aim of transforming…
BHUBANESWAR: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting in Bhubaneswar to review preparations for celebrations marking the completion of two years of the BJP government in the state. The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Ministers Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and Pravati Parida along with senior officials and party leaders….