Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards strengthening the institutional framework for the promotion and preservation of Odia language, literature and culture, the State Cabinet has approved the recruitment and promotion rules for the newly constituted Odisha Culture Development Service. The new service cadre was created following a Cabinet decision and formally constituted under the Odia…
Bhubaneswar: Breaking traditional barriers in the public transport sector, the Government of Odisha has taken a significant step towards empowering women by inducting women drivers into the AMA Bus services operated by the Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT). The initiative marks a major push towards gender-inclusive urban mobility and aims to create new livelihood opportunities…
Bhubaneswar: In a celebration of sporting excellence and international achievement, Sports and Youth Services Minister Suryabanshi Suraj on Monday felicitated four outstanding athletes from Odisha for their remarkable performances on the global stage, underscoring the State’s growing stature in competitive sports. The athletes were honoured with cash incentives in recognition of their dedication, discipline and…
Bhubaneswar: From the rhythms of Odissi to the flavours of authentic Odia cuisine, Odisha brought a slice of its living heritage to Guwahati on Thursday with the inauguration of Odisha Parab 2026, a three-day cultural and tourism showcase aimed at strengthening ties with the Northeast and presenting the State as a vibrant, experience-rich destination. Organised…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards strengthening climate resilience in agriculture, the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment (DAFE), Government of Odisha, on Tuesday launched the Odisha Agriculture Drought Mitigation Programme (OADMP) under the National Disaster Mitigation Fund (NDMF) at an inception workshop held in the State capital. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the…
Bhubaneswar: In a decisive step to enhance urban liveability and protect public assets, Housing & Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra has directed the Department to prepare a comprehensive, time-bound action plan for the beautification, modification and holistic improvement of parks across all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in Odisha. Reviewing key urban initiatives on…
Bhubaneswar: The State SDG Cell of the Planning and Convergence Department, Government of Odisha, organised a two-day workshop on “Leveraging Blue and Green Economy for a Resilient Future” from January 29 to 30, 2026, at Hotel Crown in Bhubaneswar. The workshop aimed to foster meaningful dialogue on sustainable development by integrating blue and green economy…
Bhubaneswar: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday reviewed the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY) and Krishonnati Yojana, with Agriculture Ministers from all states participating through video conference. Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha and Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy Kanak…
Bhubaneswar: In a move towards greater digital governance and transparency, Law, Works and Excise Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan on Wednesday launched the e-IB online application system for booking inspection bungalows (Dak bungalows) under the Works Department at Lok Seva Bhawan here. The newly introduced digital platform aims to simplify and streamline the booking and allotment process…
Bhubaneswar: In a major push towards future-ready education, Reliance Jio, under its mission ‘AI for Everyone’, has launched an extensive initiative to make thousands of teachers and students across Odisha AI-ready through its Jio AI Classroom programme. Over 5,000 teachers and students from more than 650 schools across the State have already enrolled in the…
