Bhubaneswar: In a major push to strengthen women-led entrepreneurship in rural Odisha, the Odisha Livelihoods Mission (OLM) on Sunday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IIT Bhubaneswar to launch an incubation programme aimed at nurturing growth-oriented enterprises run by Self-Help Group (SHG) members across the state. The agreement was exchanged at Mission Shakti Bhawan…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to strengthen citizen participation in urban governance and improve public access to civic services, the Odisha government will launch a statewide “Saharanchala Janasamparka O Nagarika Bhagidari Karyakrama” (Urban Citizen Outreach and Civic Participation Campaign) across all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) from June 9 to June 21. The 13-day campaign, to be…
Bhubaneswar: Expanding its efforts to modernise government schools and improve the quality of primary education, the Odisha government on Sunday launched the construction of 204 Godabarisha Mishra Model Primary Schools across the state. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi laid the foundation stones for the projects at a programme held near Jatni in Khordha district. The…
Bhubaneswar: Aspiring civil servants from Odisha will soon have an opportunity to receive free coaching and residential support for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination, with the state government announcing a special coaching programme for the 2026-27 academic session. The Higher Education Department on Sunday invited applications for the programme, under which…
Bhubaneswar: Households across the country will have to pay more for cooking gas as the price of domestic LPG cylinders was increased by Rs 29 on Saturday. The latest revision, effective from June 7, comes amid continued volatility in global energy markets and rising costs faced by state-owned oil marketing companies. Following the hike, the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has taken a step towards enhancing digital and technological skills among women students by partnering with Edunet Foundation to introduce specialised training programmes in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Cyber Security and other emerging technologies across higher educational institutions in the state. The initiative was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed…
Bhubaneswar: With an eye on producing world-class athletes and strengthening Odisha’s position as a leading sporting destination, the Sports and Youth Services Department on Friday launched a two-day Chintan Shivir in Bhubaneswar, bringing together policymakers, sports administrators, athletes, coaches and experts to chart the future course of sports development in the state. The conclave, aimed…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s banking and financial institutions have been asked to play a more proactive role in supporting the state’s economic transformation by expanding credit access to emerging sectors and underserved areas, with particular emphasis on entrepreneurship, services and rural development. The direction came during the 183rd State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) meeting for the quarter…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has initiated efforts to position itself as a leader in the emerging field of agrivoltaics (AgriPV), with stakeholders from the energy and agriculture sectors coming together to chart a roadmap for integrating renewable energy generation with farming activities. The discussions took place at a high-level workshop on “Scaling AgriPV in Odisha for Climate-Resilient…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s globally acclaimed disaster management model received international recognition during the BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction Group (DRRG) Meeting held in Puri from June 3 to 5 under India’s BRICS 2026 Chairship. The successful hosting of the event not only facilitated global cooperation in disaster risk reduction but also provided a platform for the state…
