Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Monday finalised a comprehensive operational framework for paddy procurement during the Rabi season of Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2025-26, with a strong focus on transparency, digital monitoring and protection of genuine farmers’ interests. The decisions were taken during a high-level Inter-Ministerial Committee meeting chaired by Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Hydro Power Corporation (OHPC) on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Energy Department of the Odisha Government for the financial year 2026-27, outlining key performance targets and strategic priorities for the state-owned power utility. The agreement reaffirms OHPC’s commitment towards strengthening sustainable energy generation, improving operational efficiency and contributing…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha will host the BRICS Technical Meeting of the Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group from June 3 to 5 at the Taj Puri Resort in Puri under India’s BRICS Presidency, bringing together delegates and disaster management experts from several member nations. The international conference will witness participation from representatives of Brazil, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha on Monday launched two ambitious rural transformation initiatives — the Model Village Mission and Mahapurusha Adarsha Grama Yojana (MAGY) — aimed at accelerating infrastructure development and improving quality of life in villages across the state. The programmes were formally launched through video conferencing by Rural Development, Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water Minister Shri…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Monday took a major step towards strengthening training and institutional support for rural governance with the foundation stone laying ceremony of a new auditorium at the State Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj (SIRD&PR) in Bhubaneswar. The proposed auditorium, with a seating capacity of 450 people, will be constructed…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday visited two emerging industrial facilities in Khordha district and highlighted the state government’s focus on creating large-scale employment opportunities and strengthening Odisha’s industrial ecosystem. The Chief Minister visited the manufacturing unit of Trimetro Garments India Pvt Ltd at Kalibati and the defence and drone technology firm…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has intensified monitoring of fertiliser supply and distribution across the state to ensure adequate availability for farmers ahead of the agricultural season, while also launching strict enforcement measures against hoarding, black marketing and diversion of fertilisers for non-agricultural purposes. Acting on the directions of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, the state…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has initiated a major collaborative effort to modernise conservation of the state’s monuments and heritage structures by signing agreements with premier academic institutions for scientific documentation and preservation of archaeological sites. The Odisha State Archaeology Department on Friday entered into non-financial Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur…
Bhubaneswar: Innovative projects addressing social and environmental challenges took centre stage at the conclusion of the four-day “Hack to the Future 3.0 – Odisha Edition” programme held at Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar on Friday. The hackathon, organised jointly by Quest Alliance, Panchasakha Shiksha Setu Sangathan and IIT Bhubaneswar, brought together 64 students from government…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Thursday showcased its ongoing efforts in wildlife protection, ecological restoration and community-led conservation during the state-level celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity held at Lok Seva Bhawan. Organised around the global theme “Acting Locally For Global Impact,” the programme focused on strengthening local conservation initiatives and promoting sustainable…
