Bhubaneswar: India on Thursday launched a national framework to facilitate sustainable fishing in the high seas with the introduction of the Letter of Authorisation (LoA) system, a move aimed at enabling Indian-flagged fishing vessels to undertake regulated deep-sea fishing while promoting transparency and responsible utilisation of marine resources. Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan launched the…

Bhubaneswar: Seeking faster improvements in key human development indicators, the Odisha government on Wednesday intensified monitoring under its ‘Prayas’ (Proactive Governance Attention for Yielding Results and Advancing Social Sector) initiative, with Chief Secretary Anu Garg directing departments and district administrations to focus on field-level implementation and measurable outcomes. Chairing the second review meeting of the…

Bhubaneswar: Eminent linguist and Padma Shri awardee Dr. Debi Prasanna Pattanayak on Wednesday underscored the need to digitally document Odisha’s cultural heritage and project it globally, saying authentic information on the state’s landmarks, personalities, festivals and traditional cuisine should be made easily accessible through digital platforms. Speaking at the inauguration of ‘Parichaya’, a two-day workshop…

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government on Wednesday reviewed the progress of its collaboration with The Convergence Foundation (TCF) to accelerate the implementation of the Viksit Odisha Vision 2036 | 2047, with Chief Secretary Anu Garg stressing the need for stronger technical support and robust monitoring to achieve the state’s long-term development goals. The review meeting, held…

Bhubaneswar/Chandipur: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Wednesday successfully flight-tested the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur in Odisha, marking another milestone in India’s indigenous defence capabilities. The flight-test was conducted to validate the rocket’s performance at a user-defined minimum range of 60 km. According…

Bhubaneswar: More than 11.56 lakh former students have joined hands with their alma maters under Odisha’s Panchashakha Shiksha Setu Sangathan, contributing to the implementation of over 80,000 school development projects, officials informed during the organisation’s second governing body meeting held on Wednesday. The meeting, chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg, who is also the Chairperson…

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police on Wednesday rolled out the e-Zero FIR System for cyber-enabled financial fraud cases, introducing an automated mechanism aimed at speeding up the registration and investigation of high-value cybercrime complaints. Director General of Police (DGP) Yogesh Bahadur Khurania launched the technology-driven system, which integrates the National Cybercrime Helpline (1930) with Odisha’s Crime and…

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government plans to integrate the PM Surya Ghar Yojana with its housing schemes, including the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), to promote rooftop solar installations and provide affordable, clean electricity to beneficiaries, Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo announced on Tuesday. The decision was taken during a high-level…

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has set timelines for the construction of key infrastructure projects under the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, including the proposed Revenue Bhawan, Disaster Management Bhawan, a new auditorium complex at the Revenue Officers’ Training Institute (ROTI), and a Special Circuit House in Bhubaneswar. The projects were reviewed at a high-level meeting…

Bhubaneswar: Property registration in Odisha is set for a major overhaul, with the State Government planning to introduce a fully cashless and end-to-end digital land registration system aimed at improving transparency, reducing delays and eliminating opportunities for corruption. Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari on Tuesday said the proposed system has been designed to ensure that all…