Saturday, 31 October 2026

Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2026

 National Unity Day Pledge 2026
31st October, 2026
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@Labour & ESI Department

Wednesday, 28 October 2026

Winter Session of Odisha Assembly from 18 November to 31 December

PROVISIONAL CALENDAR


Cabinet approves 3% hike in DA/DR of Central Government employees

Cabinet 

Cabinet approves Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief to Pensioners

Posted On: 28 OCT 2026 3:50PM by PIB Delhi

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today has approved to release an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance (DA) to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners w.e.f. 01.07.2026 representing an increase of 3% over the existing rates of 60% of the Basic Pay/Pension, to compensate against price rise.

The combined impact on the exchequer on account of increase in both Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief would be Rs.10,016.10 crore per annum.  This will benefit about 48.54 lakh Central Government employees and 68.71 lakh pensioners.

This increase is in accordance with the accepted formula, which is based on the recommendations of the  7th Central Pay Commission.

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MJPS/SS(Release ID: 2329484)

https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2329484&reg=48&lang=1

Sunday, 25 October 2026

Cyclone updates by IMD : National Bulletin

 Cyclone Landfall : 
28th October (Wednesday) Forenoon 
Cyclone to cross Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts
 between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam 
(Wind Speed 115-125 km/hr gusting to 140 kmph)



Thursday, 22 October 2026

Tentative Gradation List in OSS Cadre for the year 2026

👉Tentative Gradation list of Additional Secretary 
36189 Dt.13.10.2026 (Download.PDF)

 

👉Tentative Gradation list of Joint Secretary 
36147 Dt.12.10.2026 (Download.PDF)

 

👉Tentative Gradation list of Deputy Secretary 
36759 Dt.16.10.2026 (Download.PDF)

 

👉Tentative Gradation list of Under Secretary 
36761 Dt.16.10.2026 (Download.PDF)

Chief Minister's Grievance (ଜନ ଶୁଣାଣି) on 26th October (Monday)

Registration starts w.e.f. 22.10.2026 @ 11:00AM

Tuesday, 13 October 2026

48th Cabinet approves 16 proposals from 11 Departments

13.10.2026 : The Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, approved 16 proposals across 11 departments at its 48th meeting. 

Key decisions :

  1. S&ME Deptt: Reforms in education service rules to improve cadre management, seniority and promotion opportunities.
  2. Industries Deptt : Amendment to the Industrial Policy Resolution 2022 to support industrial restructuring and revival.
  3. WR Deptt : Junior Engineer–Assistant Engineer ratio revised to improve promotion prospects.
  4. WR Deptt : Approval of the Tustapalli In-Stream Storage Project to improve water security in drought-vulnerable areas.
  5. S&ME Deptt.: Free textbooks for students of Classes IX and X.
  6. F&ARD Deptt.: Stage-II development of Astaranga Fishing Harbour to strengthen fisheries infrastructure and livelihoods.
  7. R&DM Deptt: Approval of land for postal infrastructure in Rairangpur to improve access to essential services.
  8. A&FE Deptt : A ₹1,360 crore corpus fund to OSCMF & OSSC to ensure timely availability of fertilisers and quality seeds.
  9. WR Deptt: A ₹500 crore urban storm-water drainage programme to reduce waterlogging and localised flooding.
  10. H&UD Deptt.: ₹133.72 crore approved for Mahanadi Waterfront Development at kataka.
  11. S&ME Deptt.: New Secondary Education Rules, 2026, to strengthen teachers’ service conditions and promotion opportunities.
  12. F&ARD Deptt: Fisheries cadre strength increased from 445 to 774 posts.
  13. E& IT Deptt.: A disaster recovery-cum-data centre at Kendujhar to strengthen continuity of critical government digital services.
  14. SD&TE Deptt: A ₹450 crore Dakshyata Vikas Yojana to strengthen youth skilling and employment opportunities.

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1. School &. Mass Education Department 

2. Industries Department 

3. Water Resources Department 

4. Water Resources Department 


5. School & Mass Education Department 
6. Fisheries & Animal Husbandry Department 
7. Revenue & DM Department 
8. Agriculture & Farmers' Empowerment Department 
9. Water Resources Department 
10. Housing & Urban Development Department 
11. School & ME Department 
12. Fisheries & ARD Department 
13. Electronics & IT Department 
14. Skill Dev. & Tech. Edn. Department 


















Hiring of electric vehicle for official use



Shri Braj Mohan Ram appointed as the Governor of Odisha


Tuesday, 6 October 2026

Happy Work Anniversary : 10 years of service in OSS Cadre

 HAPPY CONGRATULATIONS.... 

This day is memorable for the 811 ASOs who got their appointment letter in a workshop at Rabindra Mandap to join as Assistant Section Officer in Odisha State Secretariat as well as Governor's Secretariat. Now it's completion of TEN years in service (2016-2026). So first of all, Congratulations to all OSS friends of RR-2011 batch on their 10th Work Anniversary. 

Out of 811, many have left the cadre to join other services and 322 have bee promoted to the rank of Desk Officer (Level-11) and 324 have been promoted to the rank of Section Officer (Level-10).

I am proud to say that this batch is the backbone of Odisha Administration in Secretariat and taking major responsibilities for a good governance. They have faced many changes during this 10 year tenure. 

We hope, they will work hard for the betterment of the people of the state ahead.

Odisha Government announces election for Students' Unions 2026-27




53237 Dt.05.10.2026

Transfer and posting of OAS Officers