Bhubaneswar: Strengthening Odisha’s fight against extremism and terrorism, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday inaugurated a new Training-cum-Briefing Hall of the Special Operations Group (SOG) at Chandaka, along with a state-of-the-art Counter Terrorism Training Complex, marking a major push to enhance the operational readiness of elite police forces. The newly developed training hall has…

Bhubaneswar: The Utkal Visual Art Foundation successfully organised an art exhibition featuring works of young and budding artists at the Buddha Art Gallery of Odisha Lalit Kala Academy from December 21 to 25, drawing appreciation from visitors and art enthusiasts alike. The exhibition was held as part of a children’s drawing competition, followed by a…

Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to script a significant chapter in its administrative history with the appointment of senior IAS officer Anu Garg as the state’s next Chief Secretary, effective January 1, 2026. With this, Garg will become the first woman to hold the top bureaucratic post in the state, succeeding incumbent Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja,…

Bhubaneswar: Reiterating that Anganwadi Centres form the backbone of grassroots development, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Tuesday said that strengthening their infrastructure is vital for sustainable rural development. She affirmed that the Government of Odisha is firmly committed to reinforcing village-level development by creating robust and well-equipped Anganwadi Centres. The Deputy Chief Minister virtually…

Bhubaneswar: Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mohapatra on Tuesday conducted a high-level review of projects being implemented under the Mukhyamantri Sahari Bikas Yojana (MSBY) across urban areas of Odisha, underscoring the State Government’s focus on timely and quality-driven urban development. The review meeting, held at Kharavela Bhavan, was attended by Principal Secretary,…

Bhubaneswar/New Delhi: In a major step towards wildlife conservation and safer train operations, Indian Railways has strengthened its Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based Intrusion Detection System (IDS) to prevent collisions with wild animals, particularly elephants, on railway tracks. The AI-enabled IDS, developed using the Distributed Acoustic System (DAS), has been deployed to detect the presence and movement…

Bhubaneswar: The Inter-Ministerial Committee, chaired by the Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy, today reviewed the progress of Kharif 2025–26 paddy procurement at Lokseva Bhavan and underscored the need for a farmer-centric and transparent procurement process. During the review meeting, the Deputy Chief Minister directed officials to extend full…

Bhubaneswar: With housing emerging as a fundamental human need and a critical driver of inclusive urban development, the Government of Odisha has intensified its focus on expanding access to safe, dignified and affordable housing, particularly in the face of rapid urbanisation and rising demand. While the Government of India continues to advance the vision of…

Bhubaneswar: Modern technology will be integrated into the production of Odisha’s traditional brass bell metal and Dhokra handicrafts to enhance quality, boost productivity and improve artisans’ livelihoods, said Minister of Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts Pradeep Bal Samanta on Monday. Inaugurating a workshop and training camp at CSIR–Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (IMMT) aimed at…

Bhubaneswar: The first meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Committee constituted to examine interstate water issues related to the Mahanadi was held on Monday at Rajiv Bhawan, Department of Water Resources, under the chairmanship of Deputy Chief Minister K.V. Singh Deo. The meeting was attended by Ministers Suresh Pujari, Prithviraj Harichandan and Sampad Chandra Swain, along with…