Odisha Assembly
Latest updates, news, and insights from the Odisha Legislative Assembly, covering debates, decisions, bills, and government initiatives that shape the state’s political and social landscape.
Odisha Issues Show-Cause Notices to 2,011 Dealers in Fertiliser Black Marketing Crackdown
The Odisha government has launched a stringent crackdown on fertiliser black marketing and illegal sales, Deputy Chief Minister K.V. Singh Deo informed the Assembly in response to a question raised...
OERC to Decide Electricity Tariff for FY 2026-27, Says Odisha Deputy CM Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo
The Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) will determine the electricity tariff for the Financial Year 2026-27, Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo informed the State Assembly on Wednesday. Addressing...
Odisha Reports Rs 6,957.57 Crore in Pending Electricity Bills
Odisha is grappling with Rs 6,957.57 crore in pending electricity bills, Deputy Chief Minister K.V. Singhdeo informed the Assembly in response to a question raised by Congress Legislature Party leader...
Odisha Records 432 Migrant Worker Deaths in Seven Years
Odisha has recorded the deaths of 432 migrant workers over the past seven years, Labour Minister Ganesh Ram Singh Khuntia informed the Assembly. The minister stated that between 2019 and...
Ministers to Oversee Mandis as Odisha Sets Up Committee for Paddy Procurement Coordination
Odisha has assigned ministers to take responsibility for mandis in each district during the ongoing paddy procurement season. Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra informed the Assembly...
Odisha Registers 19.67 Lakh Farmers for Kharif Paddy Procurement
Odisha has registered 19.67 lakh farmers for paddy procurement during the current Kharif season, marking a significant rise from last year’s 17.50 lakh registrations. Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister...
10,756 Consumer Cases Registered; 153 Linked to Weight Fraud in Odisha
Odisha reported 153 cases of weight and measurement fraud over the past two years, Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra announced in the Assembly. He presented the...
Odisha Govt Orders One-Month Salary Cut for Officers Failing to Prevent River Pollution
The Odisha government has decided to hold departmental officers directly accountable for pollution in rivers under their jurisdiction, Forest, Environment & Climate Change Minister Ganesh Ram Singh Khuntia informed the...
Odisha Targets 58 New Cold Storages with Rs 252 Crore Allocation
Odisha currently operates 35 cold storages, according to a statement made in the Assembly by Works Minister Prithviraj Harichandan. He presented the details while responding to a question raised by...
Odisha Assembly Passes Jan Vishwas Bill 2025
The State Legislative Assembly on Monday passed the Odisha Jan Vishwas Bill, 2025 after a marathon four-hour debate. The bill amends 16 laws across nine departments and completely removes imprisonment...
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