Bhubaneswar: Reaffirming its commitment to the preservation and promotion of Odisha’s cultural heritage, the State Government has announced financial assistance of Rs 1.08 crore for the celebration of the famed Sital Sasthi festival in Sambalpur district. The grant, approved by the Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department following the direction of Chief Minister Shri Mohan…
Bhubaneswar/New Delhi: Odisha has received a major boost in its efforts to emerge as a semiconductor manufacturing hub with the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) involving the State Government, global chipmaker Intel and US-based 3D Glass Solutions (3DGS) for bringing advanced substrate manufacturing technology to India. The development was announced by Union…
Bhubaneswar/Puri: With preparations underway for the annual Rath Yatra in July, the Odisha Government has intensified efforts to ensure smooth traffic movement and improved connectivity in Puri city. As part of this initiative, Works Department Principal Secretary Sanjay Kumar Singh on Thursday visited the construction site of the Matiapada Road Over Bridge (ROB) and reviewed…
Bhubaneswar: The Sports & Youth Services Department of the Odisha Government on Thursday felicitated para archer Payal Nag for her exceptional performance at the World Para Archery Series 2026 held in Bangkok, where she won two gold medals and secured qualification for the upcoming Para Asian Games. Recognising her achievement on the international stage, the…
Bhubaneswar/New Delhi: Showcasing robust agricultural growth and an ambitious roadmap for climate-resilient farming, Odisha on Friday positioned itself among the country’s leading agrarian states during the National Conference on Kharif held in New Delhi. Representing the state at the high-level conference, Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo said Odisha’s agriculture sector…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s urban governance framework, infrastructure expansion and delivery of civic services came under extensive review during a state-level conference of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) chaired by Additional Chief Secretary of the Housing & Urban Development Department Usha Padhee on Thursday. Held through virtual mode, the meeting brought together Commissioners and Executive Officers of ULBs…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd. (OMFED) has registered its highest-ever turnover and posted a net profit of Rs 10.23 crore during the financial year 2025–26, marking a major milestone in the growth of the state’s dairy cooperative sector. The achievement was highlighted during a high-level review meeting chaired by Fisheries & Animal…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government on Friday held a high-level stakeholder consultation to begin preparation of the master plan for the proposed New City project in Bhubaneswar, envisioned as a future-ready urban centre focused on sustainable growth, economic expansion and integrated infrastructure development. The meeting, chaired by Additional Chief Secretary of the Housing and Urban Development…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Higher Education Department has initiated the admission process for the Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Programme (AEDP) for the academic session 2026–27, alongside undergraduate admissions across the state. Eligible students can apply for the programme through the SAMS portal till June 10, 2026, according to an official notification issued by the department. Introduced in…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is likely to witness an extended spell of thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds till June 4, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing orange and yellow alerts for several districts across the state. The weather office has forecast intense thunderstorm activity during afternoon and evening hours over the next seven days, accompanied by…
