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Bhubaneswar: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar, in collaboration with the Enhancing Climate Resilience of India’s Coastal Communities (ECRICC) Project, successfully organized an Inception Workshop on Seagrass and Saltmarsh Protection, Restoration, and Management. Held in a hybrid mode, the workshop brought together leading experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss ecosystem-based solutions for coastal resilience…

Hyderabad: Odisha Tourism launched its campaign to boost inbound and domestic tourism with a high-impact roadshow in Hyderabad today. Organized in collaboration with FICCI, the event brought together over 40 travel operators and 20 tourism investors, fostering key business-to-government (B2G) interactions aimed at strengthening Odisha’s tourism sector. Held at Taj Krishna, Hyderabad, the roadshow highlighted…

Bhubaneswar: The spirit of resilience and hope shone bright at the Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital as young cancer patients took to the ramp, spreading joy among cancer survivors and patients on the occasion of World Cancer Day. The event, organized by the hospital’s Department of Oncosciences, saw children battling leukemia walk the…

Bhubaneswar: In a significant step toward transforming education in Odisha, the School & Mass Education Department of the Government of Odisha signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the CK-12 Foundation on February 3, 2025, at Lok Seva Bhavan, Bhubaneswar. The agreement was signed by Shalini Pandit, IAS, Commissioner-cum-Secretary, and Neeru Khosla, Founder and Executive Director…

Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast dry weather across Odisha for the next five days, with shallow to moderate fog expected during the early morning hours in several districts. In its mid-day bulletin on Monday, the IMD’s regional office in Bhubaneswar issued yellow warnings for dense fog in select areas. For February 4,…

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has received a historic ₹10,599 crore allocation in the Union Rail Budget 2025, marking a 12.5-fold increase from the ₹838 crore allocated between 2009-2014. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the major investment via video conferencing from New Delhi, highlighting Odisha’s unprecedented growth in railway infrastructure. Massive Expansion in Odisha’s Railway Network The…