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Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s heritage extends far beyond its celebrated temples, royal monuments and archaeological remains. It lives in village rituals, sacred caves, folk traditions, manuscripts, wooden images and stories preserved by communities across generations. This living heritage came into focus through heritage walks organised on Sunday in the Chilika-Barakul region and Dhenkanal, offering participants an opportunity…

Bhubaneswar: With a focus on aligning youth skills with emerging employment opportunities, Odisha is undertaking a series of reforms to modernise its skilling ecosystem and strengthen industry-driven training, Industry, Skill Development and Technical Education Minister Sampad Chandra Swain said. Speaking at the regional Skill Ministers’ Conference ‘Kaushal Manthan’ in Kolkata, Swain outlined Odisha’s initiatives to…

Bhubaneswar: Odisha is looking to make its irrigation systems more efficient and responsive to farmers’ needs by adopting digital technologies, real-time monitoring and data-driven water management practices. The Department of Water Resources organised a one-day workshop on “Smart Irrigation and Demand-Driven Water Management – Technologies, Innovations & Pathways to Scale” at the Convention Centre, Lok…

Bhubaneswar: With a low-pressure area persisting over the northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining West Bengal–North Odisha coasts, the Odisha government has stepped up preparedness in urban areas, directing civic authorities to ensure immediate response to any weather-related disruption. Additional Chief Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department, Usha Padhee, asked all urban authorities to remain…