Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards improving rail connectivity in Odisha, the Ministry of Railways has approved a new tri-weekly express train service between Puri and Koraput, connecting coastal, western and southern parts of the state. The new service, numbered 18407/18408 Puri–Koraput–Puri Express, will operate via Khurda Road, Bhubaneswar, Angul, Sambalpur, Bargarh Road, Balangir, Titlagarh,…
New Delhi: In a major push to strengthen agriculture-based livelihoods and promote value-added exports from the Northeast, the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) on Tuesday launched the ₹189.79 crore Mizoram Ginger Mission aimed at developing a comprehensive ginger cultivation and value-chain ecosystem in the state. The initiative was launched by Union Minister…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha State Cooperative Handicrafts Corporation Ltd. (Utkalika) on Tuesday celebrated its 68th Foundation Day at its headquarters in Bhubaneswar, highlighting its contribution towards preserving the state’s rich handicraft and handloom traditions while supporting artisan livelihoods. Addressing the programme, Odisha Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts Minister Pradip Bal Samanta described Odisha’s handicrafts and handlooms as the…
Bhubaneswar: Encouraging young children to explore creativity beyond classrooms, DAV Public School, Pokhariput organised its Summer Camp 2026 “Crafts Haven” for students from LKG to Standard II, with over 80 participants taking part in a series of interactive and skill-based activities. The camp, held from May 4 to May 12, offered sessions on drawing, painting,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s flagship skilling institution, the World Skill Center (WSC), has trained more than 9,000 candidates since its inception while achieving an impressive placement rate of over 99 per cent, including 251 international placements, officials informed during a high-level review meeting held on Tuesday. The progress and future roadmap of the institution were reviewed by…
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Tuesday reviewed the implementation of key welfare and development programmes in Keonjhar district during her visit to attend the district-level Mukhyamantri Kanya Bibaha Yojana event at Shankarpur Sports Complex, where 38 couples tied the knot under the state-sponsored scheme. Addressing officials during a review meeting held at the…
New Delhi: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Tuesday launched two advanced weather forecasting products aimed at strengthening India’s hyper-local and impact-based weather prediction capabilities through artificial intelligence-driven systems. The newly launched services include India’s first AI-enabled “Forecast of Monsoon Advance over Different Parts of the Country” developed by the India Meteorological Department and a pilot…
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday conferred the National Florence Nightingale Awards 2026 on 15 nursing professionals from across the country in recognition of their exceptional contribution to public healthcare and community welfare. The awards were presented during a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the presence of Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda…
Bhubaneswar: Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar has announced a new MTech programme in cybersecurity aimed at equipping working professionals with advanced skills to address growing digital security challenges. The programme, which will begin on July 24, has been introduced in collaboration with WhizHack Technologies and will follow a blended learning approach combining academic instruction with…
Bhubaneswar: The Board of Secondary Education Odisha on Tuesday announced the schedule for the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2026, with the examination set to be conducted on June 21 across the state. According to the official notification, the examination will be conducted in two shifts. Paper I will be held from 9 am to…
