Bhubaneswar: Odisha has intensified its efforts to strengthen the sericulture sector with the launch of the first Farmers’ Training Programme on “Tasar Host Plant Nursery and Its Management” at the Odisha State Sericulture Research and Training Institute (OSSR&TI), marking a new phase in capacity building and sustainable livelihood promotion for silk growers. The training programme,…
Bhubaneswar, June 19: Continuing its push for planned urban expansion and infrastructure-led growth, the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) has declared its intention to prepare three new Town Planning Schemes covering more than 863 acres under the Government of Odisha’s flagship SAMRUDHA SAHAR initiative. The proposals, announced under Section 23(1) of the Odisha Development Authorities Act,…
Bhubaneswar: The Higher Education Department has initiated the admission process for the Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) for the academic session 2026–27 and invited eligible students to submit applications through the Student Academic Management System (SAMS) portal. According to the official notification, the online application window will open on June 20 and remain available until…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s railway infrastructure is set for a significant capacity expansion with the dedication of two multi-tracking projects worth more than ₹732 crore to the nation on June 20, a move expected to improve connectivity, ease congestion and strengthen freight and passenger movement across key rail corridors. The projects, developed under East Coast Railway, will…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s public transport landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation, with the Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) emerging as one of the country’s leading examples of sustainable and technology-driven urban mobility through large-scale adoption of electric buses, commuter-focused services and inclusive transport initiatives. Over the past two years, CRUT has expanded its footprint across multiple…
Bhubaneswar, June 18: Moving beyond textbooks to encourage real-world environmental learning, Sambhav has introduced a first-of-its-kind E-book on Survival and Sustainability for school students in Odisha following the successful completion of the state’s inaugural Olympiad focused on ecology, environment and sustainable living. The initiative brought together 147 students from Odia- and English-medium schools in Bhubaneswar…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is considering leveraging the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) to create new market opportunities for local producers, strengthen digital participation and expand the reach of small businesses and community-led enterprises beyond conventional e-commerce channels. The proposal came up during a review meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg in Bhubaneswar on Thursday,…
Bhubaneswar: Signalling Odisha’s continued push to position itself as a major manufacturing and investment hub, the state government on Wednesday approved 20 industrial projects worth ₹76,611.86 crore that are projected to generate more than 50,500 employment opportunities across nine districts. The approvals were granted during the 45th meeting of the High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA), chaired…
Bhubaneswar/Ganjam: A delegation from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) visited Odisha’s Ganjam district to review progress under the Enhancing Climate Resilience of India’s Coastal Communities (ECRICC) project and assess how ecosystem restoration and climate-resilient livelihood interventions are helping vulnerable coastal populations adapt to the growing impacts of climate change. The delegation, comprising Diane Jegam, Regional…
Bhubaneswar: Security forces recovered a cache of concealed arms, ammunition and explosive materials believed to belong to Maoist cadres during a coordinated search operation in Kandhamal district, police said on Tuesday. The operation was launched on June 16 based on specific intelligence inputs regarding hidden Maoist materials in forested areas spanning Sitagurha, Ganjugurha, Kutibarhi, Gudrikya…
