Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s rich handloom traditions took centre stage on National Handloom Day as the state government hosted a fashion show in Bhubaneswar on Thursday, bringing together traditional textiles, contemporary designs and the craftsmanship of the state’s weavers. Organised by the Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts Department on the occasion of the 12th National Handloom Day, the…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has stepped up efforts to strengthen welfare and protection measures for the transgender community, with the reconstituted State Transgender Welfare Board holding its first meeting on Thursday to review existing schemes and discuss new measures related to healthcare, education, housing, employment and safety. The meeting was chaired by Social Security &…
New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: Odisha and Madhya Pradesh have joined hands to accelerate their clean energy transition, with the two states signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote renewable energy, technology exchange, collaborative research and energy efficiency. The agreement between the Energy Department of the Government of Odisha and the New and Renewable Energy Department of…
Bhubaneswar: From excelling in board examinations to securing places in prestigious national-level entrance tests, meritorious students of Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas (OAVs) were honoured at a special felicitation ceremony held at the Iconic OAV, Andharua, Bhubaneswar, on Friday. The students were recognised for their outstanding performance in the 2026 annual examinations as well as in JEE…
Bhubaneswar: With the state preparing for the Kharif cropping season, the Odisha government reviewed the implementation of the AgriStack initiative, laying emphasis on accelerating farmer registration and ensuring the timely rollout of the Digital Crop Survey to build a robust digital database for agriculture and improve delivery of farmer-centric services. The review was conducted at…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) on Thursday reclaimed nearly two acres of government land in Shampur as part of its ongoing drive against illegal encroachments, demolishing several unauthorised structures during a major eviction operation carried out with police support. The eviction drive was conducted in the Shampur area under the jurisdiction of Bharatpur Police…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government signed a tripartite agreement to launch Project BLESS, a three-year intervention designed to reduce distress migration by creating sustainable livelihood opportunities, improving skill development and strengthening rural entrepreneurship in some of the state’s most migration-prone districts. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Mission Shakti Department, the Centre for…
Bhubaneswar: Even as floodwaters continue to recede across several parts of Odisha, the state government has stepped up both immediate relief and long-term disaster preparedness by releasing ₹110 crore to 22 affected districts and announcing a series of measures to modernise flood forecasting and emergency response systems. The initiatives were reviewed at a high-level meeting…
Bhubaneswar: Seeking to deepen cooperation between the government and the scientific community, the Odisha government on Wednesday held a high-level meeting with heads of leading central research and academic institutions to discuss ways to harness research and innovation for the state’s development. The meeting, chaired by Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare and Science & Technology…
New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: Odisha on Wednesday projected itself as a key driver of India’s clean energy transition, outlining an ambitious roadmap to expand renewable energy capacity, modernise power infrastructure and position the state as a major hub for green hydrogen and sustainable industrial growth. Presenting the state’s vision at the 7th CII International Energy Conference &…
