Bhubaneswar: With a renewed focus on child rights and protection, the Odisha government on Thursday rolled out a statewide campaign against child labour, combining awareness generation, enforcement measures and community participation to address the issue across districts. The campaign, launched on the occasion of World Day Against Child Labour, will continue till June 26 and…
Bhubaneswar: In a major policy intervention aimed at resolving long-pending property registration issues, the Odisha government has introduced a special mechanism to enable the registration of apartment units in projects completed before the implementation of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA) in 2016. Announcing the decision, Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushna…
Bhubaneswar: Students appearing for the NEET-UG Re-Examination 2026 in Odisha will be able to travel free of cost on government buses on June 21, after the state government approved a special transportation arrangement to support examinees across the state. The Commerce and Transport Department issued directions on Thursday to the Odisha State Road Transport Corporation…
Bhubaneswar: Bringing Odisha’s festive flavours to the streets of the capital, the Mission Shakti Department has launched a unique mobile food initiative, ‘Peetha on Wheels’, to celebrate Raja Festival while creating new business opportunities for women-led Self-Help Groups (SHGs). Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Mission Shakti, Pravati Parida, inaugurated the initiative at the Subhadra…
Bhubaneswar: Efforts to preserve and promote Odisha’s vast manuscript heritage received a boost with the successful conclusion of a ten-day manuscriptology workshop organised by the Odia Virtual Academy in Bhubaneswar. The programme equipped participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to identify, document and conserve valuable manuscripts. A total of 52 students, researchers, teachers…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s innovative urban governance and water management initiatives have drawn national attention, with a high-level delegation from Rajasthan visiting Bhubaneswar and Puri to study the state’s successful models in urban infrastructure, sanitation and public service delivery. The nine-member delegation from the Rajasthan Urban Drinking Water Sewerage and Infrastructure Corporation Ltd. (RUIDP), Jaipur, undertook the…
New Delhi: In a major step towards unlocking the hydrocarbon potential of the Northeast and strengthening India’s energy security, the Centre, Assam and Nagaland on Thursday signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate mineral oil exploration and production activities in the Assam-Nagaland boundary areas. The agreement was signed in the presence of Union…
Bhubaneswar: Students seeking admission to undergraduate courses in Odisha for the 2026–27 academic session have been given additional time to complete their applications, with the Higher Education Department extending the deadline for submission of forms through the Student Academic Management System (SAMS) portal. According to an official notification, applicants can now submit their Common Application…
Bhubaneswar: In an effort to showcase and promote Odisha’s rich handloom and handicraft traditions, a special exhibition-cum-sale of authentic artisanal products has been launched by Utkalika at DN Regalia Mall in Bhubaneswar. The exhibition stall was inaugurated by the Managing Director and Vice-President of Utkalika in the presence of officials, artisans and art enthusiasts. The…
Bhubaneswar: Efforts to improve access to government welfare schemes for vulnerable urban communities received a boost on Tuesday as the Housing and Urban Development Department organised a workshop for frontline workers engaged in the implementation of the ‘Sahayog’ programme in Odisha. The one-day programme, held at the Odisha Urban Academy in Bhubaneswar, brought together Swachha…
