International Odissi Dance Festival Opens at Rabindra Mandap, Celebrating Odisha’s Cultural Legacy

Bhubaneswar: The International Odissi Dance Festival was inaugurated with grandeur at Rabindra Mandap on Thursday, enthralling audiences with captivating performances and a vibrant celebration of Odisha’s rich artistic heritage. The five-day festival, being held from December 26 to 30, is jointly organised by the Guru Kelucharan Odissi Research Centre and the Odia Language, Literature and…

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State Youth Festival–2025 Concludes at Kalinga Stadium, Young Achievers to Represent Odisha at National Forum

Bhubaneswar: The State Youth Festival–2025, celebrating the creativity, talent and youthful energy of Odisha, concluded on a high note at the Kalinga Stadium on Thursday after three days of vibrant competitions and cultural exchanges. Organised from December 24, the festival brought together young talents from across the state, offering them a dynamic platform for artistic,…

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Centre Approves Odisha’s AgriStack Proposals; State Eligible for ₹155.48 Crore Incentives

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has achieved a major milestone in its digital agriculture transformation, with the Government of India formally assessing and approving the State’s proposals under the Special Central Assistance (SCA) for AgriStack, a Digital Public Infrastructure initiative for agriculture. With this approval, Odisha has become eligible for ₹55.48 crore for achieving the first milestone of…

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‘Srujan’ Canteen Inaugurated at Kharavela Bhawan to Serve Employees and Visitors

Bhubaneswar: The Housing and Urban Development Department, Government of Odisha, on Thursday inaugurated a modern canteen named ‘Srujan’ at Kharavela Bhawan, aimed at enhancing workplace facilities for government employees and visitors. The canteen, located on the first floor of the building, is being operated by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC). The facility…

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CM Majhi Inaugurates SOG Training Hall, Counter Terrorism Complex; Announces ₹25,000 Risk Allowance for Elite Forces

Bhubaneswar: Strengthening Odisha’s fight against extremism and terrorism, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday inaugurated a new Training-cum-Briefing Hall of the Special Operations Group (SOG) at Chandaka, along with a state-of-the-art Counter Terrorism Training Complex, marking a major push to enhance the operational readiness of elite police forces. The newly developed training hall has…

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Utkal Visual Art Foundation Showcases Young Talent at Kids’ Art Exhibition in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: The Utkal Visual Art Foundation successfully organised an art exhibition featuring works of young and budding artists at the Buddha Art Gallery of Odisha Lalit Kala Academy from December 21 to 25, drawing appreciation from visitors and art enthusiasts alike. The exhibition was held as part of a children’s drawing competition, followed by a…

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Anu Garg to Become Odisha’s First Woman Chief Secretary from January 2026

Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to script a significant chapter in its administrative history with the appointment of senior IAS officer Anu Garg as the state’s next Chief Secretary, effective January 1, 2026. With this, Garg will become the first woman to hold the top bureaucratic post in the state, succeeding incumbent Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja,…

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491 New Anganwadi Centres Inaugurated Across Odisha to Strengthen Grassroots Development

Bhubaneswar: Reiterating that Anganwadi Centres form the backbone of grassroots development, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Tuesday said that strengthening their infrastructure is vital for sustainable rural development. She affirmed that the Government of Odisha is firmly committed to reinforcing village-level development by creating robust and well-equipped Anganwadi Centres. The Deputy Chief Minister virtually…

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MSBY Projects Reviewed: Housing & Urban Development Minister Directs Time-Bound

Bhubaneswar: Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mohapatra on Tuesday conducted a high-level review of projects being implemented under the Mukhyamantri Sahari Bikas Yojana (MSBY) across urban areas of Odisha, underscoring the State Government’s focus on timely and quality-driven urban development. The review meeting, held at Kharavela Bhavan, was attended by Principal Secretary,…

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