Bhubaneswar: As Odisha prepares to tackle the challenges of the upcoming monsoon season, the Department of Health and Family Welfare has intensified its efforts to prevent the spread of vector- and water-borne diseases. In a high-level review meeting held at the State Secretariat Conference Hall, Health Secretary Aswathy S. directed officials to enhance awareness campaigns and…
Bhubaneswar: The National Lakhpati Didi Conference-2025, a celebration of women’s empowerment and grassroots leadership, was held today at the Lok Seva Bhawan Convention Centre in Bhubaneswar. Organized by the Mission Shakti Department, the event witnessed enthusiastic participation from Lakhpati Didis and officials representing 25 states and Union Territories. Inaugurating the event, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan…
Puri: In a major push to modernize Indian agriculture, the Government of India today launched the ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ at the Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Sakshigopal, Puri. The initiative, aimed at directly engaging with 1.5 crore farmers across the country, was inaugurated by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has added another feather to its cap as Suakati Gram Panchayat in Keonjhar district’s Banspal block has been honoured with a coveted Jury Award at the 22nd National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2025. This recognition makes Suakati one of only three local bodies in the country to be awarded in the newly introduced…
Bhubaneswar: In a decisive step toward shaping a tech-driven future, the Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Odisha Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy 2025—an ambitious initiative aimed at harnessing the potential of artificial intelligence for inclusive and transformative governance. With this policy, Odisha positions itself among the first Indian states to adopt a structured, mission-oriented approach…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha cadre IAS officer Vineel Krishna Ravella has been appointed as Joint Secretary in the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. The appointment, cleared by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, is part of a broader administrative reshuffle involving 41 senior bureaucrats at the Joint Secretary level across…
Bhubaneswar: In a major decision aimed at expanding employment opportunities, the Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved a proposal to raise the upper age limit for entry into government service from 32 years to 42 years. Announcing the decision after the Cabinet meeting, Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja said the move was taken to provide a fair…
Bhubaneswar: In a major development in one of Odisha’s most chilling criminal cases, the Additional District Judge Court in Patnagarh has sentenced Punjilal Meher to life imprisonment for orchestrating the deadly 2018 parcel bomb blast that killed two people and left a young bride gravely injured. The court has also imposed a fine of ₹50,000…
Manila/Bhubaneswar: The Asian Development Bank’s Water and Urban Development Forum (AWUF) 2025, held today at ADB Headquarters in Manila, brought international attention to the growing demand for affordable and inclusive housing in urban areas. The forum served as a vital platform for global experts, policymakers, and institutions to deliberate on sustainable strategies that address the critical…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards shaping the future of urban governance and planning, the Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department of Odisha launched ANKUR — Atal Network for Knowledge, Urbanization & Reform today. The ambitious initiative is aimed at fostering inclusive, sustainable, and innovation-led urban growth across the state. The launch event, held at the…
