Odisha

Bhubaneswar: In a strategic move to enhance job creation and drive economic development, the Odisha Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Convergence Foundation (TCF). The collaboration aims to provide policy support, implement effective employment strategies, and create sustainable livelihood opportunities across key sectors in the state. The agreement focuses on expanding…

Baripada: In a major push to equip Odisha’s youth with industry-ready skills, the state government is revamping Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and Polytechnic Institutes, with a particular focus on strengthening their infrastructure. Among them, the Technical Training Institute (TTI) in Takatpur, located in the tribal-dominated Mayurbhanj district, has undergone a significant transformation with financial support…

Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singhdeo conducted a comprehensive review of irrigation projects in Balangir district, with a special focus on the Upper Lanth Irrigation Project. The foundation stone for this crucial project was laid during the recent visit of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to Balangir. Once completed, the project is expected to…

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is making concerted efforts to expedite the functionalization of Pabitra Mohan Pradhan Medical College & Hospital in Talcher, Angul, and Government Medical College & Hospital in Phulbani, Kandhamal. Once operational, these institutions will significantly enhance healthcare services in the region and provide quality medical education. In a high-level virtual meeting chaired…

Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards enhancing higher education infrastructure, the Odisha government has approved a ₹104 crore development project for 90 grant-in-aid private colleges across the state. The initiative aims to improve physical infrastructure through new construction and renovation efforts. According to an official release, the funds will be allocated for student hostels, additional…

Bhubaneswar: In view of the construction of an Air Concourse and other modernization and safety-related works at Cuttack Railway Station under the Khurda Road Division of East Coast Railway (ECoR), three long-distance trains will be temporarily diverted for a month. From February 16 to March 17, 2025, these trains will be rerouted via Barang-Naraj Marthapur-Kapilas…