New Delhi: In a move to enhance convenience and accessibility for pensioners, India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) — a 100% Government of India-owned entity under the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications — has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) under the Ministry of Labour & Employment to…
Rourkela: The book “Naubanijyaru Mahatab” authored by eminent maritime historian Dr. Lalatendu Das Mohapatra was released on Saturday in a grand book launch ceremony organized by the Cultural Academy, Rourkela, one of the city’s premier literary organizations. Dr. Das Mohapatra, former Deputy Director of the National Archives of India, is widely recognized for his scholarly…
Bhubaneswar: The Union Government has released the Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV FC) Grants for Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) in Odisha for the Financial Year 2025–26, marking another boost to strengthen local governance and rural infrastructure across the state. The release includes the second installment of Untied Grants amounting to ₹342.5964 crore, benefiting 20 eligible District…
Bhubaneswar: In a moment that will be etched forever in the annals of Indian cricket, Harmanpreet Kaur’s Indian women’s cricket team scripted history by clinching the Women’s World Cup title — the first-ever for the country. Playing their third final after heartbreaks in 2005 and 2017, India finally crossed the finish line, defeating South Africa…
New Delhi, Oct 23: India’s space ambitions reached a new height on Sunday as the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched its heaviest communication satellite, CMS-03, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The satellite was carried by the country’s most powerful launch vehicle, the LVM3-M5 rocket, marking another major milestone in India’s…
Bhubaneswar: The vibrant spirit of Odisha’s women entrepreneurs came alive today as Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the second edition of the State-level ‘Subhadra Shakti Mela’ at the IDCO Exhibition Ground in Bhubaneswar. The event, organised by the state government, celebrates women’s creativity, resilience, and enterprise while reaffirming the government’s commitment to building an…
Bhubaneswar: In a landmark step towards citizen-centric governance and speedy justice delivery, a special Camp Court was convened today at UNNATI Bhawan, Bhubaneswar. The initiative, led by Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department (H&UD), aims to accelerate the resolution of appeal cases under the Odisha Development Authorities (ODA) Act, 1982. Organised under the…
Bhubaneswar: A week-long Capacity Building and Leadership Development Workshop for Principals and senior faculty members of Government Colleges concluded today at the Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB). The programme, jointly organised by the Higher Education Department, Odisha State Higher Education Council, and XIMB, aimed to strengthen academic leadership and institutional governance in higher education…
Bhubaneswar: A five-day residential Hands-on Skill Development Training Programme for students of Government Vocational Higher Secondary Schools concluded today at the World Skill Centre (WSC) and Central Tool Room and Training Centre (CTTC) in Bhubaneswar, marking another step towards strengthening vocational education and skill-based learning in Odisha. At the valedictory ceremony held at the World…
Bhubaneswar: The two-day National Conference on Handlooms and Handicrafts concluded today at Hotel Taj Vivanta, Bhubaneswar, marking a significant step toward strengthening India’s traditional craft sectors. Organized by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, the conference saw participation from representatives of all States and Union Territories, serving as a vibrant platform for knowledge exchange,…
