Bhubaneswar: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) conducted its State Credit Seminar for the financial year 2025-26 in Bhubaneswar today, unveiling the State Focus Paper for Odisha. The paper projects an overall credit potential of ₹2,52,000 crore for the priority sector, emphasizing agriculture and allied industries. The seminar was inaugurated by Odisha’s…
Bhubaneswar: In a move to streamline the collection of cess under the Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (OB&OCWW Board), a high-level meeting was held today at Lok Seva Bhawan. Chaired by Deputy Chief Secretary-cum-Additional Chief Secretary (DC-cum-ACS), Anu Garg, IAS, the discussion focused on integrating various software platforms to ensure the seamless…
Bhubaneswar: The much-anticipated FIH Pro League kicked off today at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, marking the beginning of a thrilling international hockey spectacle that will run until February 25. Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and Sports Minister Suryabanshi Suraj graced the opening ceremony, extending their best wishes to the participating teams and boosting…
Bhubaneswar: The Electronics and Information Technology (E&IT) Department of Odisha organized a joint discussion session with NASSCOM on Friday, focusing on strengthening the state’s IT sector and fostering research and development (R&D) initiatives. Addressing the gathering, E&IT Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling highlighted the rapid growth of Odisha’s IT industry and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to…
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo held discussions with 6th State Finance Commission Chairman Arun Kumar Panda and other commission members at Lok Seva Bhavan today, focusing on strategies to strengthen Odisha’s economy from the grassroots level. During the meeting, Singh Deo shared valuable insights based on his extensive experience in governance, emphasizing the…
Bhubaneswar: A large number of Anganwadi centres in Odisha continue to operate without proper infrastructure, with more than 21,000 centres lacking their own buildings and over 31,000 centres without electricity, according to Women & Child Development Minister Pravati Parida. Responding to a written question by BJD MLA Arvind Mohapatra in the State Assembly, the Minister…
Bhubaneswar: The General Administration and Public Grievance (GA&PG) Department has mandated that all IAS officers in Odisha must secure prior approval from the Chief Secretary before availing any kind of leave or leaving their headquarters. The new guideline, issued through an official memorandum on February 13, applies to all categories of leave, including Casual Leave…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Chief Minister’s Grievance Cell at Unit V, Bhubaneswar, will remain closed on February 17 and 24 due to the ongoing Assembly session, according to an official press release from the General Administration and Public Grievance Department. The department has assured that the next hearing date will be communicated to the public through…
Bhubaneswar: In a landmark initiative to promote inclusion and awareness about persons with disabilities, the Odisha State Government’s Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) Department has announced a National Short Film Festival and Competition titled ‘Samarthya’. The festival aims to highlight the challenges faced by persons with disabilities, encourage their active participation…
Bhubaneswar: As temperatures begin to rise unusually due to erratic climatic conditions and abnormal weather patterns, the Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department has issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) directing all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) to take immediate and necessary precautionary measures to combat the heatwave crisis. The SOP outlines a comprehensive action plan,…
