Bhubaneswar: From excelling in board examinations to securing places in prestigious national-level entrance tests, meritorious students of Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas (OAVs) were honoured at a special felicitation ceremony held at the Iconic OAV, Andharua, Bhubaneswar, on Friday. The students were recognised for their outstanding performance in the 2026 annual examinations as well as in JEE…
Bhubaneswar: With the state preparing for the Kharif cropping season, the Odisha government reviewed the implementation of the AgriStack initiative, laying emphasis on accelerating farmer registration and ensuring the timely rollout of the Digital Crop Survey to build a robust digital database for agriculture and improve delivery of farmer-centric services. The review was conducted at…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) on Thursday reclaimed nearly two acres of government land in Shampur as part of its ongoing drive against illegal encroachments, demolishing several unauthorised structures during a major eviction operation carried out with police support. The eviction drive was conducted in the Shampur area under the jurisdiction of Bharatpur Police…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government signed a tripartite agreement to launch Project BLESS, a three-year intervention designed to reduce distress migration by creating sustainable livelihood opportunities, improving skill development and strengthening rural entrepreneurship in some of the state’s most migration-prone districts. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Mission Shakti Department, the Centre for…
Bhubaneswar: Even as floodwaters continue to recede across several parts of Odisha, the state government has stepped up both immediate relief and long-term disaster preparedness by releasing ₹110 crore to 22 affected districts and announcing a series of measures to modernise flood forecasting and emergency response systems. The initiatives were reviewed at a high-level meeting…
Bhubaneswar: Seeking to deepen cooperation between the government and the scientific community, the Odisha government on Wednesday held a high-level meeting with heads of leading central research and academic institutions to discuss ways to harness research and innovation for the state’s development. The meeting, chaired by Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare and Science & Technology…
New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: Odisha on Wednesday projected itself as a key driver of India’s clean energy transition, outlining an ambitious roadmap to expand renewable energy capacity, modernise power infrastructure and position the state as a major hub for green hydrogen and sustainable industrial growth. Presenting the state’s vision at the 7th CII International Energy Conference &…
Baleshwar/Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Wednesday visited flood-affected villages in Kurudiha Gram Panchayat under Baleshwar Sadar block to assess the situation on the ground and review the ongoing relief and rehabilitation measures. During the visit, Parida interacted with residents affected by the floods to understand their immediate concerns, living conditions and essential needs….
Bhadrak/Bhubaneswar: With floodwaters affecting several parts of Bhadrak district, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Wednesday undertook a field visit and chaired a high-level review meeting, directing officials to intensify relief operations, restore damaged infrastructure on priority and ensure that no affected family is left without assistance. The meeting, held at the Collectorate Conference Hall,…
Bhubaneswar: Positioning itself as the country’s emerging “Energy Growth Engine,” Odisha has set an ambitious target of adding nearly 11 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 while seeking to attract investments in advanced power infrastructure and electrical equipment manufacturing. The roadmap was outlined by Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo…
