Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards strengthening climate resilience in agriculture, the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment (DAFE), Government of Odisha, on Tuesday launched the Odisha Agriculture Drought Mitigation Programme (OADMP) under the National Disaster Mitigation Fund (NDMF) at an inception workshop held in the State capital. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the…
Bhubaneswar: In a decisive step to enhance urban liveability and protect public assets, Housing & Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra has directed the Department to prepare a comprehensive, time-bound action plan for the beautification, modification and holistic improvement of parks across all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in Odisha. Reviewing key urban initiatives on…
Bhubaneswar: The State SDG Cell of the Planning and Convergence Department, Government of Odisha, organised a two-day workshop on “Leveraging Blue and Green Economy for a Resilient Future” from January 29 to 30, 2026, at Hotel Crown in Bhubaneswar. The workshop aimed to foster meaningful dialogue on sustainable development by integrating blue and green economy…
Bhubaneswar: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday reviewed the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY) and Krishonnati Yojana, with Agriculture Ministers from all states participating through video conference. Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha and Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy Kanak…
Bhubaneswar: In a move towards greater digital governance and transparency, Law, Works and Excise Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan on Wednesday launched the e-IB online application system for booking inspection bungalows (Dak bungalows) under the Works Department at Lok Seva Bhawan here. The newly introduced digital platform aims to simplify and streamline the booking and allotment process…
Bhubaneswar: In a major push towards future-ready education, Reliance Jio, under its mission ‘AI for Everyone’, has launched an extensive initiative to make thousands of teachers and students across Odisha AI-ready through its Jio AI Classroom programme. Over 5,000 teachers and students from more than 650 schools across the State have already enrolled in the…
Hyderabad/Bhubaneswar: Odisha is making a strong and aspirational presence at Wings India 2026, Asia’s largest civil aviation event, through its dedicated pavilion themed “Odisha Takes Flight”, highlighting the State’s growing role in India’s aviation growth story. The Odisha Pavilion offers visitors a glimpse into the State’s efforts to build a future-ready, inclusive and investment-friendly aviation ecosystem,…
Bhubaneswar: Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS), Hirli, has brought national acclaim to Odisha by securing the Second Position at the National Level Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS) Competition, held among nearly 200 EMRS institutions across the country. The competition was organised under the aegis of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India. The MYGS…
Baramati: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and senior NCP leader Ajit Pawar was killed in a tragic aircraft crash near the Baramati airstrip in Pune district on Wednesday morning. Five others, including crew members and security personnel travelling with him, also lost their lives in the accident, officials confirmed. According to authorities, a private aircraft carrying…
Brahmapur/Gopalpur: Highlighting Odisha’s deep maritime roots and its evolving role in sustainable development, Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati on Monday said that Gopalpur is more than a scenic beach destination—it is a confluence of history, culture and progress. Inaugurating the evening programme of the Gopalpur Beach Festival as Chief Guest, the Governor said Odisha’s coastline…
