Bhubaneswar: In a first for India, the state of Odisha has successfully completed a formal, women-led commercial trade of Sal seeds (Shorea robusta) — a significant milestone in the transformation of the country’s forest-based economy. Tribal women, through newly formed producer companies, have not only taken charge of the procurement process but also led the first…
Bhubaneswar: In a major crackdown on left-wing extremism, Odisha police arrested two senior cadres of the banned CPI (Maoist) during a late-night combing operation in the dense forests near Sodiguda and Tentuliguda villages under Mathili Police Station limits in Malkangiri district. The operation, launched on the intervening night of June 12 and 13 based on specific…
Ranchi: The eighth edition of the Green and Sustainable Development Partnership (GSDP) Conversation Series concluded on a hopeful note in Ranchi, marking a significant step toward shaping the future of Jharkhand’s coal regions through the framework of a ‘Just Transition’. The high-level dialogue brought together senior officials from the Government of Jharkhand, the German Embassy, the…
Ahmedabad: In one of the worst air disasters in India’s recent history, an Air India Dreamliner flight bound for London Gatwick crashed less than a minute after takeoff from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday afternoon, claiming the lives of at least 265 people, including passengers and people on the ground. Flight AI-171,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha took a major step forward in enhancing its global connectivity as Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi flagged off the first-ever direct flight from Bhubaneswar to Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. The launch marks a strategic milestone in the state’s bid to establish itself as a key aviation hub in eastern India. The new service,…
Bhubaneswar: Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament Digvijaya Singh on Thursday visited the World Skill Center (WSC) in Bhubaneswar during his tour of Odisha, praising the institution as a national model for skill-based education and workforce development. Deeply impressed by the state-of-the-art infrastructure and the center’s focus on empowering youth with future-ready skills, Shri Singh commended…
Bhubaneswar: Marking the completion of its first year in office, the Odisha government on Wednesday launched the Bikash Vahan Yatra, a statewide outreach campaign aimed at showcasing its achievements and connecting more closely with citizens. The initiative was ceremoniously flagged off by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Mahatma Gandhi Marg in Bhubaneswar. Describing the…
New Delhi: Tata Group Chairman N. Chandrasekaran on Thursday announced that the company will provide Rs 1 crore to the families of each person who lost their life in the tragic crash of Air India Flight 171 in Ahmedabad. He also said that the Tata Group will cover the medical expenses of those who were…
Bhubaneswar: In a major embarrassment to the state bureaucracy, the Odisha government has suspended Dharamgarh Sub-Collector Dhiman Chakma, a 2021-batch IAS officer, following his arrest in a sensational bribery case. The officer was caught allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹10 lakh, triggering immediate administrative action. The suspension was confirmed on Tuesday through an official notification issued…
Bhubaneswar: A national conference on “Good Governance and Developed Odisha – 2036 & 2047” was inaugurated today at the Convention Centre in Bhubaneswar. The event brought together senior policymakers, experts, and officials to outline a shared vision for a modern, efficient, and inclusive Odisha over the next two decades. Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture…
