Abu Dhabi/Bhubaneswar: Odisha is exploring greater trade and business opportunities with the UAE, with a focus on boosting exports, facilitating exchange of goods and creating new avenues for skilled professionals from the state. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi held a roundtable discussion with members of the Indian Business & Professional Group (IBPG) in Abu Dhabi…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is looking to take its indigenous specialty rice varieties, particularly Kalajeera rice, to a larger commercial market through advanced research, value addition and stronger market linkages, with the state government exploring a collaboration with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). The issue was discussed during a meeting between Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture…
Kataka: The Kataka Development Authority (KDA) has decided to establish a dedicated Kapda Mandi and prepare a comprehensive city decongestion plan as part of a broader effort to improve traffic management and strengthen urban infrastructure in Kataka. The decisions were taken at the 144th Authority Meeting of the KDA, chaired by Housing & Urban Development…
Kataka: Residents of Kataka will have access to new commercial and recreational facilities with the inauguration of the Millennium City Market Complex and Sensorial Park at Sector-9, while work on another public green space, Atal Park, was formally launched at Sector-13. Housing & Urban Development Minister and Kataka Development Authority (KDA) Chairman Dr Krushna Chandra…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha will spend ₹650 crore over five years to conserve its historic irrigation infrastructure and develop heritage water assets for tourism and regional development, with the State Cabinet approving the Building Odisha’s Irrigation Project Tourism Amenities (BOITA) scheme. The scheme, to be implemented by the Water Resources Department from 2026-27 to 2030-31, seeks to…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is looking to raise sugarcane productivity and improve farmers’ returns by promoting modern cultivation practices, precision irrigation and high-yielding varieties, with a two-day state-level workshop underway in Bhubaneswar to accelerate the adoption of new technologies. Organised by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment under the Technology Mission on Sugarcane Development (TMSD), the…
Bhubaneswar: Ahead of Ganesh Puja, Odisha’s traditional craftsmanship has found a dedicated showcase at Ekamra Haat, with the state government launching the first-ever State-Level Special Handicrafts Exhibition ‘Utkalaa: Shri Ganesh’ in the city. Organised by the Department of Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts, the exhibition brings together 34 artisans from 16 districts, with 33 stalls showcasing…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has stepped up its efforts to prevent industrial accidents with the launch of ‘Surakshya Setu: Industrial Safety & Risk Management Manual’, a practical guide aimed at helping factories identify workplace hazards, manage risks and adopt safer work practices. Forest, Environment & Climate Change and Labour & Employees’ State Insurance Minister Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia…
Bhubaneswar: With 71 government schools recently upgraded to the higher secondary level, the Odisha Directorate of Higher Secondary Education has started orienting their heads on the systems and responsibilities needed to ensure a smooth transition to higher secondary education. The Directorate organised a one-day orientation programme for the Head Masters-cum-Principals-in-Charge of the newly upgraded institutions…
Bhubaneswar: Unsafe buildings across Odisha, including privately owned structures, will come under closer scrutiny as the state government steps up inspections and prepares to initiate action against structures that pose a threat to life and property. Housing & Urban Development Minister Dr Krushna Chandra Mahapatra said the government has ordered a fresh assessment of potentially…
