Bhubaneswar: In a significant development, Ranjana Chopra and Santosh Kumar Sarangi, two senior IAS officers of the Odisha cadre, have been empanelled for holding posts at the secretary level in the Central Government. As per an official notification, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the empanelment of 37 IAS officers, including Chopra…
Odisha: To enhance early childhood development and support rural families struggling with childcare, Gram Vikas, with backing from the Azim Premji Foundation, launched the Shishu Ghar initiative in February 2024. The community-owned creche program now operates in 61 villages across Odisha’s Kandhamal, Gajapati, and Kalahandi districts, providing essential care, nutrition, and early learning to 421…
Bhubaneswar: Air connectivity from Odisha’s capital is set to expand with the launch of direct flights to Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh and Port Blair in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Starting March 30, Air India Express will operate daily flights on these routes under the Odisha government’s New Destination Policy. Announcing the development, the Chief…
Bhubaneswar: IPS officer Jagmohan Meena has officially taken charge as the new Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) of Bhubaneswar, succeeding Pinak Mishra. A 2013-batch officer, Meena emphasized his commitment to ensuring law and order while prioritizing citizen-centric policing. Speaking at a press conference after assuming office, Meena highlighted the importance of swift investigations and immediate…
Bhubaneswar: To promote coffee cultivation in Odisha, MJ Dinesh, Chairman of the Coffee Board, met with Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, the Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Agriculture, Farmer Empowerment, and Energy, at Lok Seva Bhawan today. The meeting focused on exploring ways to enhance coffee production and expand market access for Odisha’s growing coffee…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is embarking on a transformative journey to reshape its urban landscape with the launch of the Atal Network for Knowledge, Urbanisation & Reforms (ANKUR) initiative. In a key development, Principal Secretary, Housing & Urban Development (H&UD), Usha Padhee chaired a high-level meeting with senior officials and urban experts to outline the framework for…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has introduced a new colour code for all government and PM-SHRI schools in the state. The walls of the school buildings will be painted in shades of orange frost, with orange tan borders. The new colour code will be applied to all school buildings during construction, repairs, and renovations, replacing all…
Bhubaneswar: The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) Dhenkanal, a premier institute for media training in India, has announced the commencement of admissions for its Post Graduate Diploma in Odia Journalism (PGDOJ) for the academic session 2025-26. This one-year, full-time professional programme is designed to equip students with the skills necessary for careers in journalism,…
Bhubaneswar: The office-bearers of Landmark Phase II Society were elected in a democratic electioneering process, on March 2, in which Madhuri Mishra was elected president of the society, comprising the house owners of the apartment society situated along the Sundarpada-Jatni Road.
New Delhi: Odisha’s Minister for Housing & Urban Development, Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, met Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at Rail Bhawan on Tuesday to discuss critical railway infrastructure projects concerning the state, with a special focus on Mayurbhanj district. During the meeting, Dr. Mahapatra requested the restoration of the previous schedule for the Bangriposi–Puri…
