Bhubaneswar: Power supply has been restored to nearly 93 per cent of consumers affected by the recent floods in Odisha, with the state government directing power distribution companies (DISCOMs) to complete restoration work at the earliest while ensuring strict safety measures in inundated areas. The progress was reviewed at a high-level meeting chaired by Additional…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet on Saturday approved a ₹133.19 crore lift irrigation project under the Parbati Giri Mega Lift Irrigation Scheme to expand irrigation facilities in Rayagada and Gajapati districts, bringing over 4,050 hectares of agricultural land under assured irrigation. The project, to be implemented under Cluster No. XXXV, involves the execution of four lift…
Bhubaneswar: The Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) for the 2026–27 academic session commenced across 15 higher education institutions in Odisha on Saturday, marking the rollout of the four-year teacher education course under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The programme has been introduced in seven universities and eight government colleges under the Higher Education Department….
Bhubaneswar: The Centre has underscored the critical role of cooperative institutions in strengthening rural livelihoods and agricultural development, with a high-level delegation reviewing the functioning of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) in Odisha and calling for greater business diversification, stronger infrastructure and expanded services for farmers. Additional Secretary in the Union Ministry of Cooperation, Pankaj…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Friday reviewed the implementation of key development projects and discussed a roadmap for expanding cooperation in infrastructure, skill development, climate resilience and inclusive economic growth. The high-level review meeting, chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg at Lok Seva Bhavan, focused on accelerating ongoing projects…
New Delhi: In a major push to expand India’s renewable energy capacity and optimise the use of inland water bodies, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY), a ₹5,070-crore scheme to develop 5,000 MW of floating solar photovoltaic (FSPV) projects integrated with energy storage systems across the country. Chaired…
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Friday approved the ‘Samudra Manthan’ – National Offshore Exploration Scheme, a ₹84,084-crore initiative aimed at unlocking India’s offshore oil and gas potential, strengthening energy security and accelerating domestic hydrocarbon production over the next five years. Chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Cabinet approved the Central Sector Scheme of…
Bhubaneswar: The Adani Group on Friday proposed an investment of ₹1.5 lakh crore in Odisha’s clean energy sector, outlining plans to establish large-scale nuclear, thermal and pumped storage power projects aimed at strengthening the state’s energy infrastructure and supporting India’s net-zero ambitions. The proposal was presented to Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister Kanak Vardhan…
Bhubaneswar: More than 200 bonded labour survivors from across Odisha on Thursday urged the State Government to strengthen anti-trafficking measures, ensure speedy prosecution of traffickers and expand rehabilitation support during a programme marking the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. The event also commemorated the golden jubilee of the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976….
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Friday signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) to strengthen data-driven energy planning, promote renewable energy adoption and support evidence-based policymaking across the state’s power sector. The agreement between the Energy Department and the Bengaluru-based policy research think tank…
