Bhubaneswar: In a major push to strengthen grassroots sports infrastructure, the Odisha State Cabinet has approved the construction of Block Level Stadiums in all 314 blocks of the state. This ambitious initiative underscores the government’s commitment to promoting sports, health, and wellness while nurturing local talent across Odisha. The project aims to bridge critical gaps…
Bhubaneswar: Professor Deepak Kumar Sahu has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT), Burla, following an official announcement by Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati. Currently a professor at Cochin University of Science and Technology, Sahu brings 14 years of teaching experience and a strong academic background. Over the…
Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police has announced traffic restrictions in Cuttack ahead of the much-anticipated India vs England ODI match at Barabati Stadium on Sunday, February 9. The measures aim to ensure the security of players and officials while facilitating smooth traffic movement for the public. The restrictions will be enforced on Saturday from 1 PM to…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is planning to develop a new city near Bhubaneswar to accommodate the state’s rapidly growing population. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi discussed the proposal with senior officials while reviewing key urban development projects at Lok Seva Bhawan on Friday. Alongside the new city, the government is also considering the establishment of…
Bhubaneswar: Strengthening the state’s commitment to employment generation, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi addressed the Nijukti Mela at Capital High School ground in Bhubaneswar, where he reaffirmed the government’s focus on expanding job opportunities. Speaking to newly appointed employees, he emphasized that government jobs are not just a means of livelihood but a platform for…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has announced the results of the Odisha Civil Services (OCS) Preliminary Examination 2023, conducted on December 15, 2023. The results were published on Friday, confirming that 4,799 candidates, including 1,573 women, have qualified for the next stage of the selection process. According to the official notification from OPSC, the…
Bhubaneswar: To accelerate renewable energy adoption and decarbonizing the energy sector, the Government of Odisha is drafting the Odisha Pumped Storage Project (PSP) Policy 2025. The policy aims to attract investment in PSPs while creating a conducive ecosystem for clean energy development in the state. A key meeting was held today to discuss the draft…
Bhubaneswar: The Induction Training Programme for Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) probationers from the Direct Recruitment (2022) and Promotee Recruitment (2020-24) batches was formally inaugurated at the General Gopabandhu Academy of Administration. The event was graced by G. Mathi Vathanan, Additional Chief Secretary to the Government and Director General of the Academy, who set the tone…
Bhubaneswar: The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) held a regional meeting in Bhubaneswar with representatives from eastern states to discuss the formulation of the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Kharif crops. The meeting brought together key policymakers and agricultural experts to address issues related to pricing, trade policies, and crop diversification. CACP Chairman, Professor…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards strengthening infrastructure and welfare projects, the Odisha State Police Housing & Welfare Corporation Ltd. (OPHWC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Home Department, Government of Odisha, for the financial year 2024-25. The MoU was signed by Soumendra Priyadarshi, Chairman and Managing Director, OPHWC, and Satyabrata Sahu, Additional Chief Secretary,…
