Odisha: CM announces consultations with stakeholders before implementing PESA Act 

Bhubaneswar, November 15: The State Government would hold comprehensive consultations with all stakeholders before implementing the Panchayat (Extension to Scheduled Areas) (PESA) Act, 1996 said Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi here on Friday. PESA Act has been pending execution in the State for over 27 years. Addressing a massive gathering of tribals at Janata Maidan […]

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Rs 30K honorarium for Padma awardees of Odisha

Bhubaneswar, November 9: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday announced a monthly honorarium of Rs 30,000 for all Padma awardees of the State. A statement from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) office stated Padma awardees have added to the glory of the State through their talent and service. With this decision, all 55 living […]

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PM Modi, Shah speak to Odisha CM Mohan Majhi on Cyclone Dana preparedness

Bhubaneswar, October 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday spoke to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi over phone to take stock of the preparedness to tackle cyclone Dana. The Chief Minister briefed the PM and Union Home Minister on the taken by the State Government for evacuation of people […]

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Cyclone Dana: Odisha CM holds review meeting, sets zero casualty target

Bhubaneswar, October 21: “Zero casualty will be the mission. There is no need to panic,” said Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi after chairing a high-level meeting to review the State’s preparedness to tackle the impending Cyclone Dana. “Zero casualty will be ensured. There is no need to ppanic. State Government is fully prepared to tackle […]

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Investment roadshow to attract investors to Odisha concludes in Mumbai 

Mumbai, October 19: Odisha’s ambitious plans for industrial growth and investment took center stage during a successful roadshow led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi in Mumbai, the second stop of its global investment roadshow following Delhi. The high-profile event further advanced preparations for the marquee Utkarsh Odisha-Make in Odisha Conclave 2025, scheduled for January […]

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Odisha CM Mohan Majhi showcases State’s investment potential at India Chem 2024 in Mumbai

Bhubaneswar, October 18: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday highlighted the State’s growing role as a hub for the chemicals and petrochemicals industry during his keynote address at the India Chem 2024 conference in Mumbai. Organised by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, the event served as a platform for Majhi to showcase […]

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Odisha: Gratuity limit of State Govt employees enhanced to Rs 20 lakh

Bhubaneswar, October 8: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday enhanced the Gratuity limit of State Government employees from Rs15 lakh to Rs 20 lakh. As per a CMO communique, the State Government has enhanced the Death-Cum-Retirement Gratuity (DCRG) benefit from Rs 15 lakh to Rs 20 lakh retrospectively from January1, 2024 for all regular […]

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Odisha: Naveen Patnaik Govt has ruined Odisha in its 24 years rule, says CM Mohan Majhi

By A K Sahoo Bhubaneswar September 25: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday accused former CM and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik of ruining the state during his 24 years of “misrule,” instead of bringing about development changes. He also brought serious allegations of nepotism and corruption against the previous Government […]

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After 16 years, public grievance hearing begins by CM under new BJP Govt in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, July 1: In a significant development, the Chief Minister’s Public Grievance Cell (CMPGC) in Odisha, which was virtually rendered defunct for over 16 years, re-opened on Monday under the new Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government. New chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi sat for hours and listened to 1,540 grievances. The grievance hearing which started […]

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Odisha CM Mohan Majhi to hold people’s grievance redressal meeting everyday 

Bhubaneswar, June 21: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday announced to hold grievance redressal meeting for two hours (3 PM to 5 PM) everyday. The grievance redressal will begin today itself at the State Guest House. The move is an attempt to make the administration pro-people. The hearing of complaints will begin today. […]

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