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Seven Odisha Education Officials Receive National Awards for Innovative School Administration

Bureau The News HashtagSeptember 5, 2026September 6, 202603 mins

Bhubaneswar: Seven education officials from Odisha have earned national recognition for innovative initiatives aimed at improving learning outcomes, strengthening school safety and ensuring greater student retention. The officials were conferred the National Awards for Innovations and Good Practices in Educational Administration by the National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA), New Delhi, at a…

Odisha Banks Asked to Boost Credit Flow to Support Inclusive Economic Growth

Bureau The News HashtagSeptember 5, 202603 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has called upon banks to expand credit support to agriculture, MSMEs and women-led enterprises while improving access to banking services in rural areas to support the state’s goal of becoming a major economic hub in eastern India. The call came at the 184th State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) meeting held in…

Samarthya 2026 Celebrates Disability, Achievement and Inclusion Through Cinema

Bureau The News HashtagSeptember 5, 202602 mins

Bhubaneswar: Moving beyond conventional narratives of disability and awareness, Samarthya 2026 used the power of cinema to spotlight confidence, achievement and the contributions of persons with disabilities to society. The national short film festival, organised by the Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) Department, was held at the MMIT Auditorium in Bhubaneswar…

Odisha Pushes District-Level Tourism to Drive Local Economy, Jobs

Bureau The News HashtagSeptember 5, 202602 mins

Bhubaneswar: Odisha is looking to take tourism beyond its established destinations by promoting smaller attractions, homestays, heritage sites and local experiences across districts, with a focus on creating jobs and strengthening rural economies. The Tourism Department on Friday held an orientation programme for Local Tourism Promotion Councils (LTPCs) under the Odisha Tourism Vision 2036/47. The…

Odisha Higher Education Department Signs Three MoUs to Boost AI Skills and Employability

Bureau The News HashtagSeptember 5, 202603 mins

Bhubaneswar: More than 2.25 lakh students across Odisha are set to benefit from new skill development and artificial intelligence initiatives as the Higher Education Department signed three MoUs and launched a series of digital platforms aimed at improving employability, academic assessment and learning outcomes. The initiatives were unveiled at the Tennis Centre Auditorium of Kalinga…

Odisha Launches Yatri Safety App with Shake & Alert, One-Click SOS

Bureau The News HashtagSeptember 4, 202603 mins

Bhubaneswar: Passengers using Odisha Yatri can now access emergency assistance with a shake of their mobile phone, with the State Government launching a dedicated safety module on the platform to make urban and shared mobility safer and more responsive. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched the Odisha Yatri Safety App on the occasion of Local…

Odisha Targets Foundation Laying for 30+ Instream Storage Structures by 2026

Bureau The News HashtagSeptember 3, 2026September 4, 202601 mins

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has set an ambitious target of laying the foundation stones for more than 30 Instream Storage Structures (ISS) by the end of 2026 as part of efforts to expand water storage capacity and strengthen water availability across the state. The Water Resources Department is expediting preparatory work for the projects, which are aimed…

Odisha Pushes Stronger Government-Startup Linkages, Focus on Tribal Entrepreneurship

Bureau The News HashtagSeptember 3, 2026September 4, 202603 mins

Bhubaneswar: Odisha is looking to deepen the role of startups in delivering government programmes and creating new market opportunities, with Chief Secretary Anu Garg calling for closer government-industry collaboration and greater use of emerging technologies across sectors. The issue came up for discussion during a review of the state’s startup ecosystem at Lok Seva Bhawan…

Odisha Plans Monthly ‘Zero Fatality Week’ to Tackle Road Deaths

Bureau The News HashtagSeptember 3, 2026September 4, 202603 mins

Bhubaneswar: Odisha will intensify its road safety drive with coordinated enforcement, infrastructure upgrades and faster emergency response as the State Government prepares to roll out a monthly ‘Zero Fatality Week’ campaign from September. The first week of every month from September to March will be dedicated to the campaign, with the government directing district administrations…

OUAT’s Four New Colleges Take Shape Across Odisha, ₹50 Crore Sanctioned

Bureau The News HashtagSeptember 3, 2026September 4, 202602 mins

Bhubaneswar: Work on four new colleges under the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) has gained momentum, with Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) prepared, campus sites identified and ₹50 crore sanctioned for the institutions. Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo reviewed the progress of the four…