Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The four-day international conference INDOCRYPT was inaugurated on Friday at the International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Bhubaneswar, marking the beginning of a significant global dialogue on cryptography and information security research and innovation. The conference has brought together leading experts, researchers, academicians and industry professionals from across the world to deliberate on emerging…

Puri: The historic railway legacy of Odisha’s erstwhile garjat rulers came alive on Sunday as members of Puri Heritage Walks (PHW) explored remnants of the Parlakimedi Light Railway during their 16th heritage trail, offering a glimpse into the pro-people vision of the former princely states of Parlakimedi (Paralakhemundi) and Mayurbhanj. More than 20 heritage enthusiasts…

Bhubaneswar: The Commerce & Transport Department, Government of Odisha, on Friday reviewed the Integrated Road Safety Dashboard, an important digital initiative aimed at strengthening coordinated and data-driven road safety governance across the State. The review focused on the structure of the dashboard, its data integration capabilities and inter-departmental usability, with an emphasis on enabling informed…

Bhubaneswar: The Agricultural Promotion & Investment Corporation of Odisha (APICOL), in association with ASSOCHAM, successfully hosted the Cold Storage Conclave & Buyer–Seller Meet 2025, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, agri-entrepreneurs, farmer groups, financial institutions and technology providers to accelerate the growth of Odisha’s cold storage and post-harvest infrastructure. The event was inaugurated by Deputy Chief…

Bhubaneswar: With a strong focus on sustainability and experiential tourism, the Tourism Department launched the 7th edition of the Odisha Eco-Retreat near Ramchandi Muhan on the scenic Puri–Konark Marine Drive, an initiative formally inaugurated by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister described the Eco-Retreat as one of the state’s most…

Bhubaneswar: A media orientation on “The Role of Media in Promoting Positive Parenting and Positive Masculinity” was held in Bhubaneswar today, bringing together journalists, media students, and professionals from across Odisha. The workshop was jointly organized by UNICEF and the Odisha Women in Media (OWM) to enhance the media’s capacity to shape narratives around healthier…

Bhubaneswar: A high-level review meeting on expenditure and budget utilisation of the Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department was held here on Friday under the chairmanship of H&UD Minister Dr Krushna Chandra Mohapatra, with a focus on ensuring timely and effective use of allocated funds. During the meeting, the Minister assessed the progress of financial…

Bhubaneswar: A three-day state-level review of mega rural piped drinking water supply projects concluded on Thursday at the MGNREGA Conference Hall of the State Institute for Rural Development & Panchayati Raj (SIRD&PR) here, with the State government issuing a strong warning against delays in project execution. Chairing the review meeting from December 10 to 12,…