Bhubaneswar: Signalling a strong thrust on growth, welfare and infrastructure, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday tabled a Rs 3.10 lakh crore Budget for the 2026–27 financial year in the Odisha Assembly, outlining an ambitious roadmap for the state’s economic and social transformation. Holding the Finance portfolio, Majhi presented the third annual budget of…
Bhubaneswar: Admissions to the 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) in Odisha for the academic session 2026–27 will be conducted through the National Common Entrance Test (NCET) 2026, organised by the National Testing Agency (NTA), the Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha, has notified. As per the public notice issued by NTA on February 12,…
Bhubaneswar: Emphasising that Lord Shree Jagannath is the supreme spiritual landlord of the Odia community, Revenue Secretary Dr. Arabinda Padhee on Thursday called for collective responsibility to safeguard all landed properties belonging to the deity. He was addressing a high-level review meeting convened at Lok Seva Bhavan to strengthen the protection, restoration and management of…
Bhubaneswar: The Annual High School Certificate (HSC) Examination 2026 began across Odisha on Wednesday, with over 5.6 lakh students appearing under elaborate administrative and security arrangements to ensure a smooth, fair and transparent conduct. Organised by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, the examination will continue till March 2. On the first day, School…
Bhubaneswar: Sanatanpali, a quiet village under Jujumara block in Odisha’s Sambalpur district, today wears a vibrant new identity. Fields that once bore paddy, green gram and black gram now bloom with marigold, gerbera, roses and exotic varieties like Mexican eustoma. Over the last two decades, flower cultivation has reshaped the economic and social landscape of…
Bhubaneswar: With a renewed thrust on accelerating grassroots development, Chief Secretary Anu Garg held an extensive review meeting with district Collectors to take stock of the implementation status of major government schemes and infrastructure projects across Odisha. The meeting, attended by Development Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary Deo Ranjan Kumar Singh along with Principal Secretaries…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha took a major stride towards building an industry-aligned and future-ready skilling ecosystem with the exchange of four strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) at the World Skill Center here on Tuesday, in the presence of Industries and Skill Development & Technical Education Minister Sampad Chandra Swain. Addressing the gathering, the Minister underlined that making…
Bhubaneswar: Marking a new chapter in Odisha’s public transport system, the Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) has completed the first phase of induction of women drivers for its AMA Bus services, signalling a strong push towards gender inclusion in urban mobility. Under the initiative, 20 women drivers with valid Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) licences underwent…
Bhubaneswar: With a focus on accelerating Odisha’s infrastructure growth, Works Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan on Tuesday conducted a comprehensive review of key development projects and directed officials to ensure timely execution along with optimal utilisation of budgetary allocations. At a high-level meeting held at the conference hall of Lok Seva Bhawan, the Minister assessed project-wise expenditure…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has intensified its efforts to enhance the livelihood security, safety and dignity of sanitation workers and waste pickers by strengthening the implementation of the National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE), in convergence with the State’s flagship GARIMA initiative. Launched in July 2023 by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment…
