Bhubaneswar: Strengthening its efforts to stabilise farm incomes and streamline agricultural marketing, the Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS) has procured 128.30 metric tonnes of tomatoes from multiple districts under a targeted intervention programme. Implemented under the Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water Department, the initiative sourced tomatoes from Ganjam, Cuttack, Angul, Jharsuguda, and Jagatsinghpur….

Bhubaneswar: With a growing focus on sustainable agriculture and income diversification, the Agricultural Promotion and Investment Corporation of Odisha Limited (APICOL) organised the Mushroom Conclave 2026 in Bhubaneswar, bringing mushroom cultivation into the spotlight as a key driver of rural entrepreneurship. Held at The Crown, the conclave brought together farmers, scientists, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to…

Bhubaneswar: In a major push towards clean energy adoption, the Housing & Urban Development Department, Government of Odisha has issued a comprehensive order to simplify and fast-track approvals for City Gas Distribution (CGD) projects across urban areas of the state. The directive, issued by Usha Padhee, Additional Chief Secretary of the department and Chairperson of…

Mumbai: CSM Technologies, a leading GovTech solutions provider, has been honoured with the ‘Tech Excellence in GovTech’ award at the NASSCOM SME Inspire Awards (4th Edition) held in Mumbai. The award was received by Lagna Panda, Whole-Time Director and CHRO of the company, who described the recognition as a responsibility to further strengthen citizen-centric governance….

Bhubaneswar: Reinforcing its commitment to eliminate tuberculosis, the Government of Odisha on Tuesday rolled out the TB-Mukt Bharat Abhiyan 2.0 during the state-level observance of World Tuberculosis Day at Lok Seva Bhawan. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi formally inaugurated the 100-day campaign in the state, while Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda launched the initiative…

Bhubaneswar: In a major push towards women-led development, the Government of Odisha on Tuesday rolled out substantial financial assistance for Self-Help Groups (SHGs) at a special programme held at Mission Shakti Bhawan. Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Mission Shakti Pravati Parida disbursed interest subvention and financial support to lakhs of women SHGs, aimed at…

Bhubaneswar: With temperatures set to rise, the Housing & Urban Development Department, Government of Odisha on Monday reviewed its preparedness for the upcoming heat wave, directing officials to intensify preventive measures and ensure uninterrupted civic services. The review meeting, held at Kharabela Bhawan, was chaired by Housing & Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra,…

Bhubaneswar: Reinforcing the importance of safe and inclusive workplaces, the Women and Child Development Department, Government of Odisha conducted a sensitisation workshop on the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) for officials of the State Secretariat. The workshop focused on building a deeper understanding of legal provisions…