Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has announced the results of the Odisha Civil Services (OCS) Preliminary Examination 2023, conducted on December 15, 2023. The results were published on Friday, confirming that 4,799 candidates, including 1,573 women, have qualified for the next stage of the selection process. According to the official notification from OPSC, the…
Bhubaneswar: To accelerate renewable energy adoption and decarbonizing the energy sector, the Government of Odisha is drafting the Odisha Pumped Storage Project (PSP) Policy 2025. The policy aims to attract investment in PSPs while creating a conducive ecosystem for clean energy development in the state. A key meeting was held today to discuss the draft…
Bhubaneswar: The Induction Training Programme for Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) probationers from the Direct Recruitment (2022) and Promotee Recruitment (2020-24) batches was formally inaugurated at the General Gopabandhu Academy of Administration. The event was graced by G. Mathi Vathanan, Additional Chief Secretary to the Government and Director General of the Academy, who set the tone…
Bhubaneswar: The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) held a regional meeting in Bhubaneswar with representatives from eastern states to discuss the formulation of the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Kharif crops. The meeting brought together key policymakers and agricultural experts to address issues related to pricing, trade policies, and crop diversification. CACP Chairman, Professor…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards strengthening infrastructure and welfare projects, the Odisha State Police Housing & Welfare Corporation Ltd. (OPHWC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Home Department, Government of Odisha, for the financial year 2024-25. The MoU was signed by Soumendra Priyadarshi, Chairman and Managing Director, OPHWC, and Satyabrata Sahu, Additional Chief Secretary,…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards enhancing urban infrastructure and public services, Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Public Enterprises, and Chairman of the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA), laid the foundation stone for a new crematorium in Dumuduma and inaugurated 22 traffic aid posts at Khandagiri. The event was attended by…
New Delhi: The Indian Navy’s flagship Theatre Level Operational Exercise (TROPEX) 2025 is currently underway in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), reinforcing India’s maritime security preparedness and joint operational capabilities. Held biennially, TROPEX brings together all operational Indian Naval units along with significant participation from the Indian Army (IA), Indian Air Force (IAF), and Indian…
New Delhi: In a historic achievement, India has surpassed 100 GW of installed solar power capacity, reaffirming its position as a global leader in renewable energy. This milestone marks a significant step toward achieving Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based energy capacity by 2030, showcasing the country’s commitment to a cleaner…
New Delhi: In a major push towards advancing India’s biomanufacturing sector, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh urged states to establish BioE3 Cells as part of the country’s biotechnology revolution. Speaking at the Centre-State Partnership Conclave on the BioE3 Policy at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, Dr. Singh emphasized the need for strong Centre-State collaboration to accelerate India’s…
Guwahati: In a landmark initiative to promote women entrepreneurship in the Northeast, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), in collaboration with NITI Aayog, has launched Swavalambini – a Women Entrepreneurship Programme in Assam, Meghalaya, and Mizoram. The program aims to empower female students in select Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) by equipping them with…
