Bhubaneswar: The National Informatics Centre (NIC), Odisha has been honoured with the “Digital Initiative for Ensuring Rural Connectivity and Digital Services Award” for its Directorate of Export Promotion and Marketing Online Services (DEPMOS) project, marking a significant recognition of the State’s efforts in advancing digital governance. The award was presented at the 6th Digital Transformation…

Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards strengthening inclusive education and empowerment initiatives, the Department of Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD), Government of Odisha, on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (NIEPID). The partnership aims to enhance early identification, education,…

Bhubaneswar: The State-Level Innovation and Startup Competition was inaugurated on Thursday at Rama Devi Women’s University, bringing together 72 students from 14 universities across Odisha to showcase innovative ideas and research-driven startup projects. The two-day event, being held on January 16 and 17, is being organised for the first time jointly by the Higher Education…

Bhubaneswar: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday participated in a high-level review meeting on curriculum reform and textbook development in Odisha, focusing on the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the State’s preparedness for introducing new, NEP-aligned textbooks in schools. The meeting reviewed Odisha’s progress in aligning its school curriculum with…

Bhubaneswar: Reinforcing its commitment to modern, technology-led governance, the Electronics & Information Technology (E&IT) Department, Government of Odisha, through the Odisha Computer Application Centre (OCAC), on Monday conducted a specialised capacity-strengthening programme on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Director-level officers from all government departments. The high-level workshop focused on the practical application of AI in government…

Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards strengthening science education and public outreach in Odisha, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Monday for the major upgradation and modernisation of the Pathani Samanta Planetarium in Bhubaneswar. The initiative aims to transform the planetarium into a world-class facility while expanding astronomy education and science centres across…

Bhubaneswar: As India looks to secure critical mineral resources for the future, IIT Bhubaneswar has emerged at the forefront of innovation with a satellite-based technology that can accurately identify potential bauxite deposits in Odisha, earning the institute national recognition at a major mining and infrastructure forum. The award was presented during the 4th Odisha Mining…

Bhubaneswar: From the depths of personal hardship has emerged a story of extraordinary courage and resolve that is fast becoming a symbol of women’s empowerment in Odisha. Santoshi Deo of Keonjhar district has transformed a life marked by adversity into one of leadership and inspiration, showing how resilience—backed by timely institutional support—can rewrite destinies. Married…

Bhubaneswar: The Punjabi community in Bhubaneswar came together in a vibrant display of tradition and togetherness to celebrate Lohri, the popular harvest festival, with great enthusiasm and warmth. The festivities were held at Punjab Bhavan, where more than 400 members of the Punjabi community, along with representatives of the Veterans Club and several eminent citizens,…