Bhubaneswar: In a bid to accelerate the implementation of Mega Piped Water Supply (PWS) Projects and ensure universal access to safe drinking water in rural Odisha, a high-level inter-departmental coordination meeting was held at Lok Seva Bhawan today under the chairpersonship of Anu Garg, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary to the Government of Odisha. Senior officials…
Bhubaneswar: A two-day regional workshop on the implementation of the Energy Conservation and Sustainable Building Code (ECSBC) concluded successfully in Bhubaneswar, marking a significant push toward promoting energy-efficient and eco-friendly construction practices in eastern India. The event was jointly organized by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power, Government of India, and the…
Bhubaneswar: In a focused effort to enhance the leadership and administrative capabilities of school heads, the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), under the Department of School and Mass Education, Government of Odisha, conducted a one-day review-cum-capacity building programme for Principals-in-Charge of Government Upgraded Higher Secondary Schools. The workshop was held at Krushi Bhavan, Bhubaneswar….
Bhubaneswar: In a commendable display of rapid response and coordination, the East Coast Railway has successfully restored the train route between Jarati and Maliguda stations on the Koraput–Kirandul line—just two days after a massive landslide disrupted services on July 2, 2025. The section falls under the Waltair Division and was affected by incessant rains that…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Government held the second meeting of the State Task Force on the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 at Lok Seva Bhawan, bringing together key departments and institutions to assess coordinated progress and chart the way forward. The meeting was chaired by Smt. Anu Garg, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary, and focused…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the Shabari Sanskrutika Bhavan at IRC Village in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday. The newly opened centre, dedicated to the tribal communities of southern Odisha—particularly from Koraput, Rayagada, Nabarangpur, and Malkangiri—will serve as a vital hub for short-stay accommodation, educational support, employment facilitation, and cultural promotion. During the inaugural ceremony,…
Bhubaneswar: To boost scientific learning, research, and innovation in eastern India, Odisha’s Minister for Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare and Science & Technology, Krushna Chandra Patra, met Union Minister of State for Science & Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh in New Delhi on Tuesday to seek central support for the establishment of a cutting-edge Science City…
Bhubaneswar: In one of the deadliest industrial tragedies in recent times, at least four workers from Odisha lost their lives in a massive explosion at the Sigachi Industries Limited pharmaceutical plant in Telangana’s Sangareddy district. The blast, which occurred on Monday morning in the Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) drying unit, also left several others injured and…
New Delhi: Amid growing speculation surrounding sudden unexplained deaths, especially among young adults, the Government of India has released findings from multiple scientific studies that definitively conclude no direct link between COVID-19 vaccination and sudden deaths in the country. Two comprehensive studies—led by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the National Centre for…
Bhubaneswar: In a breakthrough for India’s disaster response and indigenous innovation, an Odisha-based deep tech startup, BonV Aero, has emerged as a critical partner in the Indian Army’s rescue operations following devastating landslides in Lachen, Sikkim. The successful deployment of the company’s Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) drone not only saved valuable time but also helped…
