Bhubaneswar: Marking the completion of its first year in office, the Odisha government on Wednesday launched the Bikash Vahan Yatra, a statewide outreach campaign aimed at showcasing its achievements and connecting more closely with citizens. The initiative was ceremoniously flagged off by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Mahatma Gandhi Marg in Bhubaneswar. Describing the…
New Delhi: Tata Group Chairman N. Chandrasekaran on Thursday announced that the company will provide Rs 1 crore to the families of each person who lost their life in the tragic crash of Air India Flight 171 in Ahmedabad. He also said that the Tata Group will cover the medical expenses of those who were…
Bhubaneswar: In a major embarrassment to the state bureaucracy, the Odisha government has suspended Dharamgarh Sub-Collector Dhiman Chakma, a 2021-batch IAS officer, following his arrest in a sensational bribery case. The officer was caught allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹10 lakh, triggering immediate administrative action. The suspension was confirmed on Tuesday through an official notification issued…
Bhubaneswar: A national conference on “Good Governance and Developed Odisha – 2036 & 2047” was inaugurated today at the Convention Centre in Bhubaneswar. The event brought together senior policymakers, experts, and officials to outline a shared vision for a modern, efficient, and inclusive Odisha over the next two decades. Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture…
Nice, France: India made a powerful pitch for urgent international action on ocean health at the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), with Union Minister of Earth Sciences (Independent Charge), Dr. Jitendra Singh, urging the global community to adopt a robust ‘Nice Ocean Action Plan’. Addressing the high-level gathering, Dr. Singh unveiled India’s significant advances in…
Bhubaneswar: Marking a significant step towards strengthening urban policing infrastructure, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today inaugurated the newly constructed office building of the Bhubaneswar Urban Police Deputy Commissioner (DCP). Built at a cost of ₹7.80 crore, the four-storey facility spans 2,272 square meters and is equipped with modern amenities to improve service delivery…
New Delhi: To tackle one of the major contributors to air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR), the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) on Tuesday signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) and the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), New…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE-2025) results were declared today, marking a key milestone for thousands of students aspiring to join technical and professional courses across the state. The announcement was made by Skill Development and Technical Education Minister Sampad Chandra Swain at an official ceremony held at the SCTEVT Conference Hall. Congratulating the successful…
Nice, France: Union Minister of Earth Sciences (Independent Charge), Dr. Jitendra Singh, held a key bilateral meeting today with Vidar Helgesen, UNESCO emissary and Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC), with a shared focus on strengthening international cooperation for ocean conservation. Dr. Singh, who is leading the Indian delegation to the 3rd United…
Bhubaneswar: In a landmark move to promote regional language-based learning, the Higher Education Department of the Government of Odisha has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi, to offer a wide range of academic programmes in the Odia language. The collaboration will enable IGNOU to offer Bachelor’s…
