New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday conferred the National Florence Nightingale Awards 2026 on 15 nursing professionals from across the country in recognition of their exceptional contribution to public healthcare and community welfare. The awards were presented during a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the presence of Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda…
Bhubaneswar: Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar has announced a new MTech programme in cybersecurity aimed at equipping working professionals with advanced skills to address growing digital security challenges. The programme, which will begin on July 24, has been introduced in collaboration with WhizHack Technologies and will follow a blended learning approach combining academic instruction with…
Bhubaneswar: The Board of Secondary Education Odisha on Tuesday announced the schedule for the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2026, with the examination set to be conducted on June 21 across the state. According to the official notification, the examination will be conducted in two shifts. Paper I will be held from 9 am to…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government on Tuesday reviewed its cyclone preparedness measures at a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg, with officials directed to remain fully prepared for any possible weather-related emergency during the cyclone season. The meeting was attended by Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary D. K. Singh, Director General of Fire Services S….
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari on Tuesday called upon Odisha Revenue Service (ORS) trainee officers to uphold integrity, sincerity and public commitment while discharging their responsibilities in the administration. The Minister made these remarks during a special interactive session with 74 ORS trainees at the Revenue Officers’ Training Institute (ROTI) in…
Bhubaneswar/New Delhi: Odisha has presented an ambitious urban development roadmap worth over ₹5,000 crore at the first National Apex Committee meeting on the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF), positioning itself as a frontrunner in sustainable and technology-driven urban transformation. The meeting, chaired by Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar in New Delhi, reviewed…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government’s flagship ‘Atmanirbhar Mahila SuVahak’ (Ama SuVahak) scheme is steadily empowering women by helping them become financially independent and encouraging greater participation in the transport sector. Under the scheme, another beneficiary, Bhanupriya Behera, was handed over the keys to a new vehicle during a programme organised at Kharavel Bhavan on Tuesday. Bhanupriya…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Health Department on Tuesday asked district officials to intensify disease surveillance and strengthen healthcare preparedness ahead of the monsoon season during a comprehensive review meeting chaired by Health Commissioner-cum-Secretary Ashwathi S.. The high-level meeting, held at the Health Department Conference Hall, reviewed the functioning of health services across the state, including disease…
New Delhi: In a major step towards integrating agriculture, nutrition and healthcare, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) on Monday jointly launched “SEHAT – Science Excellence for Health through Agricultural Transformation”, a national mission aimed at improving public health through agriculture-based interventions. The initiative was launched…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has moved ahead with a major push towards infrastructure and service expansion through the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, with the Empowered Committee on Infrastructure approving five new projects worth around ₹1,130 crore. The high-level committee meeting, chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg, reviewed several proposed and ongoing PPP initiatives covering sectors such as…
