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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…

Bhubaneswar: The long-awaited counting and inventory of gold ornaments and precious jewels housed in the Ratna Bhandar of the Shree Jagannath Temple will begin shortly, following a high-level review meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhawan on Tuesday. Chief Administrator of the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), Dr Arabinda Kumar…

Keonjhar: Keonjhar is set to witness a major transformation in its industrial and digital landscape with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday laying the foundation stone for a Rs 100-crore textile park and a Rs 187-crore Disaster Recovery and Data Centre at the Dharanidhar University campus. Addressing a large gathering, the Chief Minister said…

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet on Saturday approved five major proposals, including the framework for the 2026–27 State Budget, during its 36th meeting held at Lok Seva Bhawan under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. Briefing mediapersons after the meeting, Chief Secretary Anu Garg said the Finance Department’s proposal related to the preparation of…

Bhubaneswar: Janata Maidan turned into a vibrant hub of colours, craftsmanship and culture on Friday with the opening of the 20th Grand Toshali Swadeshi Mela, one of Odisha’s largest platforms for handloom and handicraft traditions. The much-awaited annual fair brings together artisans and weavers from across the country, offering visitors a rich showcase of indigenous…

Bhubaneswar: With a clear focus on accelerating rural transformation, Minister for Panchayati Raj, Drinking Water and Rural Development Rabi Narayan Naik on Friday chaired a high-level review meeting with Chief Development Officers (CDO-cum-EOs) and Block Development Officers (BDOs) to assess the progress of key rural development initiatives across Odisha. The meeting was held at the…

Bhubaneswar: Odisha on Friday rolled out a structured action plan to integrate gender equity into agricultural governance, as the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment, in collaboration with the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and with support from the Gates Foundation, organised the Inception Workshop on Institutionalising the Gender Responsive Cell: Framework and Roadmap…

Chennai: In a move aimed at strengthening Odisha’s urban development framework through global best practices,Usha Padhee, Additional Chief Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department, Government of Odisha, undertook an exposure and knowledge-sharing visit to Chennai on February 12, 2026, to study affordable housing and urban habitat initiatives supported by the World Bank and the Asian…

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s ongoing efforts to revitalise and modernise the cooperative sector received strong endorsement from the Centre during the 4th meeting of the State Cooperative Development Committee (SCDC), attended by Ashish Kumar Bhutani, Secretary, Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India. The meeting, chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg, IAS, reviewed major reforms and implementation progress…