Bhubaneswar: In a focused effort to create livelihood opportunities in forest regions, the Odisha government has successfully completed the first phase of a joint skill development initiative in Balangir district, enabling rural youth to secure employment. The programme, implemented by the Odisha Skill Development Authority under the Skill Development and Technical Education Department in collaboration…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha showcased its rising dominance in school sports by emerging as the champion in both boys’ and girls’ Under-14 categories at the 69th National School Games Federation of India (SGFI) Rugby Championship 2025–26, held at Kalinga Stadium. The state secured top honours in both categories, while Bihar finished as runner-up and Maharashtra claimed third…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has rolled out the Atal Bus Stand Scheme to develop modern, passenger-friendly bus terminals across the state. The initiative aims to establish state-of-the-art bus stands at district, sub-divisional, and block headquarters, as well as in urban local bodies and key tourist destinations. These facilities will be categorised into A, B, and C…
Bhubaneswar: Strengthening women’s safety and empowerment mechanisms took centre stage at a high-level review meeting held in the presence of Vijaya Rahatkar, Chairperson of the National Commission for Women, at Lok Seva Bhawan. The meeting saw participation from senior state officials, including Anu Garg, Chief Secretary, along with representatives from key departments such as Home,…
Bhubaneswar: The 8th edition of Poshan Pakhya 2026 was formally inaugurated by Union Minister Annapurna Devi at Vigyan Bhawan, with Odisha showcasing its efforts towards building a well-nourished state. Representing Odisha at the national launch, Mrinalini Darswal, Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the Women and Child Development Department, highlighted the state’s initiatives aimed at achieving a ‘Suposhit Odisha’….
Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards strengthening women’s safety and confidence, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Wednesday launched a self-defence training programme for women Self Help Group (SHG) members at Mission Shakti Bhawan. The programme, introduced in its pilot phase, aims to train 5,000 SHG women across five districts. The launch event was attended…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has intensified efforts to strengthen irrigation infrastructure, with a high-level review meeting held to assess the performance and future roadmap of the Odisha Lift Irrigation Corporation. The meeting, convened at the conference hall of the Department of Water Resources, was chaired by Shubha Sarma, Principal Secretary of the department. Senior officials,…
Bhubaneswar: The Under-14 boys’ and girls’ competitions of the 69th National School Games Federation of India (SGFI) Rugby Championship 2025–26 commenced at Kalinga Stadium, adding fresh momentum to the ongoing national-level tournament. More than 300 young athletes from 14 states are participating in the Under-14 category, showcasing enthusiasm and competitive spirit as teams battle it…
Bhubaneswar: In a major push to industrialisation, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 36 industrial projects worth ₹40,811 crore in Khurda district, marking a significant milestone in the state’s growth trajectory. The projects were launched at Bhuinpur under Begunia block, with 25 units inaugurated and foundation stones…
Bhubaneswar: In a push to upgrade primary education infrastructure, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday reviewed and finalised the implementation roadmap for the Godabarish Mishra Adarsh Prathamika Vidyalaya project. The high-level meeting held at Lok Seva Bhawan focused on critical planning aspects, including land identification, campus design, and the creation of essential facilities such…
