Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards digital transformation and economic growth, the Odisha State Cabinet on Monday approved the Odisha IT Policy 2025, a comprehensive roadmap to position the state as a global hub for innovation and IT-enabled services. The policy envisions integrating advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), cloud computing, data analytics, Internet…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet on Monday approved a set of key proposals across governance and technology sectors, while also giving its nod to convene the next session of the State Assembly. The meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, marked the 25th sitting of the Cabinet. Following the meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan, Chief…
Bhubaneswar: The third meeting of the High-Level Task Force on Distress Migration was held today at Lok Seva Bhavan under the chairmanship of Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo. The meeting reviewed ongoing measures and charted out strategies to address distress migration in Odisha. The…
Cheteshwar Pujara on Saturday announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket.
Bhubaneswar, August 24:Marking the completion of one year, the monthly discussion forum Odisha Manaska stepped into its 13th edition on Sunday. Conceived and curated by the Bhubaneswar-based grassroots think tank All Things Odisha, the platform has earned appreciation for its topical discussions on Odisha and Odia identity, drawing participation from people across diverse walks of…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Space Applications Centre (ORSAC) celebrated National Space Day with great enthusiasm today, bringing together eminent scientists, academicians, students, and dignitaries. The event was graced by the Minister for Science & Technology, Krushna Chandra Patra, who highlighted India’s proud achievements in space exploration. This year’s celebration revolved around the theme “Aryabhatta to Gaganyan:…
Puri: The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has decided to set up a baby feeding room inside the temple premises, creating a private and hygienic space for breastfeeding mothers. The facility is aimed at addressing the needs of women devotees who visit the shrine with infants. According to SJTA, the feeding room will be located…
Bhubaneswar: In an effort to tackle recurring waterlogging and prepare for the city’s rapid growth, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has initiated work on a comprehensive Drainage Master Plan that will serve as a blueprint up to 2050. The plan, reviewed at a high-level meeting on Thursday, focuses on long-term storm water management and urban…
Bhubaneswar: In a sweeping reform aimed at overhauling the state’s education system, the Odisha government on Thursday announced the merger of the Board of Secondary Education (BSE) and the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) into a single board. The decision, taken at a review meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has set an ambitious target for the Rural Development Department to construct 30,000 kilometres of roads and 500 bridges over the next five years, underscoring his government’s commitment to strengthening rural connectivity. The announcement came during a review meeting of the department’s programmes at Lok Seva Bhawan. Majhi…
