Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The 179th State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) meeting, along with a special session on Financial Inclusion and Financial Literacy, was held today in Bhubaneswar, with a renewed focus on achieving the ambitious Annual Credit Plan (ACP) target of ₹2.52 lakh crore for the financial year 2025–26. Anu Garg, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary, in her…

Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards fast-tracking industrial development in Odisha, Industries, Skill Development and Technical Education Minister Sampad Chandra Swain today chaired a high-level review meeting at Kharavel Bhawan, directing immediate action on two critical infrastructure projects by Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL). The meeting focused on the early implementation of the Dual Feed…

Bhubaneswar: The Crafts Council of Odisha is set to host “Master Crafters,” a two-day exhibition dedicated to celebrating the timeless legacy and artistic brilliance of Odisha’s traditional crafts. The event will take place on May 24 and 25 at the Banquet Hall of Bhubaneswar Club, from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The exhibition will bring…

Bhubaneswar: The historic and cultural legacy of ancient Kalinga—modern-day Odisha—will take centre stage as the capital city prepares to host the International Conference on “Kalinga and Southeast Asia: The Civilisational Connect” on May 24 and 25. The event will delve into the centuries-old maritime, cultural, and historical bonds that once linked Odisha with Southeast Asian…

Bhubaneswar: Celebrating over six decades of engineering excellence, the Odisha Construction Corporation Ltd. (OCCL) marked its 63rd Foundation Day with a visionary workshop titled “Vision OCCL @ 2036 and Vision OCCL @ 2047” at the World Skill Centre in Bhubaneswar. The event brought together top officials, engineers, and thought leaders to reflect on the organization’s…

Bhubaneswar: A Super Speciality OPD facility was inaugurated at the ESI Hospital in Bhubaneswar on Thursday. The initiative, led by Labour & Employees’ State Insurance, Forest, Environment & Climate Change Minister Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia, aims to deliver advanced medical services to insured employees and their families. The new facility has been developed in collaboration with…

Bhubaneswar: Reinforcing the urgent need for a balanced relationship between human activity and the environment, Odisha on Wednesday observed the International Day for Biological Diversity with a state-level celebration held at the Lok Seva Bhavan Convention Centre. The event, organized by the Odisha State Biodiversity Board, brought together policymakers, conservationists, students, and community representatives to…

Bhubaneswar: In a move to address the long-pending developmental and administrative challenges in the Kotia gram panchayat of Koraput district, the Odisha Government has formed a 16-member high-powered committee. The decision follows a key meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, held on April 22, 2025. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari will lead…

Jajpur: Signaling a new era of industrial resurgence, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday laid the foundation stones and inaugurated 24 high-impact industrial projects in Kalinganagar, Jajpur. The projects, worth a staggering ₹1.15 lakh crore, are expected to create over 36,000 direct employment opportunities, significantly boosting the state’s industrial landscape. The initiatives, spanning…