Bhubaneswar: Agricultural Producer Clusters (APCs) in Odisha are emerging as a powerful model for rural prosperity, empowering women farmers with modern technology, market linkages, and higher incomes. The impact of this transformation was evident today when a World Bank team, accompanied by the Project Director of OIIPCRA and other officials, visited the Maa Kalijai APC…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has taken another decisive step toward its vision of Samrudha Odisha 2036, with the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) approving 25 new investment proposals worth ₹4,739 crore. Chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, IAS, the 140th SLSWCA meeting cleared projects that are expected to generate 25,200 employment opportunities across multiple districts…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has stepped up its focus on agricultural mechanization, with plans to organize a series of Farm Mechanization Melas across the state between November 2025 and January 2026. The initiative, aimed at transforming farming practices and empowering farmers, will feature 4 Regional Melas, 26 District-level Melas, and 28 Sub-divisional Melas. Presently, Odisha’s…
Singapore/Guwahati: Legendary Assamese singer and music icon Zubeen Garg has tragically passed away at the age of 52 after a scuba diving accident in Singapore, according to reports. The sudden demise of the versatile artist has left fans across India, particularly in Assam and the Northeast, in deep shock and mourning. Widely celebrated as the…
Bhubaneswar: The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), in collaboration with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), convened a high-level regional dialogue titled “Food Policy for a Changing World: Lessons and Priorities for South Asia” in New Delhi on September 16. The event also marked the South Asia launch of IFPRI’s 2025 Global Food…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has charted out a comprehensive action plan to address the growing menace of stray cattle on highways and urban roads, aiming to safeguard both commuters and animals. A high-level meeting chaired by Principal Secretary, Commerce & Transport Department, Usha Padhee, was convened today to deliberate on integrated measures for road safety…
Bhubaneswar: A fresh wave of government appointments swept across Odisha today as Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi handed over appointment letters to 1,686 candidates at the 11th Nijukti Mela organised at the IDCO Exhibition Ground. The Chief Minister described government jobs as “a blend of livelihood security and a powerful avenue for public service.” The…
Bhubaneswar: The Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE) today inaugurated a five-day Capacity Building Workshop for Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) in English serving in non-government aided higher secondary schools across Odisha. The training programme, being held at the SIRD&PR, has been organised in collaboration with Azim Premji University. A total of 50 English PGTs are…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s industrial landscape received a major boost today as Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi laid the foundation for 27 new projects across 12 districts, signalling the state’s growing appeal as an investment destination. Together, these ventures represent over ₹25,000 crore in capital investment and promise more than 52,000 new jobs for the state’s youth….
Bhubaneswar: In a major push for transparency and accountability in its flagship women’s welfare scheme, the Odisha government on Friday launched the Subhadra Grievance Module, a digital platform that will directly address complaints and ensure that no eligible woman is left out of the Subhadra Yojana. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, who unveiled the portal,…
