Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to boost innovation and entrepreneurship in Odisha, the Central Government has sanctioned ₹130 crore for the establishment of a state-of-the-art Research and Entrepreneurship Park at IIT Bhubaneswar. Union Minister of State for Education, Sukanta Majumdar, announced this initiative during a Rajya Sabha session while responding to a query raised by…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) Managing Director Sudhansu Mohan Samal chaired a review meeting today with Functional Directors and Sectional Heads to evaluate the progress of various sections and address critical issues impacting the corporation’s operations. During the meeting, Sectional Heads provided concise updates on key challenges and achievements. The MD emphasized the importance of…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha-born diplomat Arun Kumar Sahu has been named as India’s next Ambassador to Bulgaria, the Ministry of External Affairs announced on Wednesday. Sahu, a senior Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer from Deogarh, is expected to take up his new role soon. Sahu, a 1996-batch IFS officer, currently serves as Additional Secretary (Central Europe) in…
Bhubaneswar: A towering 108 ft monumental national flag, symbolizing unity, pride, and patriotism, was inaugurated today at Rama Devi Women’s University, Bhubaneswar. The flag, installed by the Flag Foundation of India, stands as a proud landmark within the university, celebrating the spirit of the nation. The event was graced by Deputy Chief Minister K.V. Singh…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, who also oversees the portfolios of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy, chaired a crucial review meeting to address the recovery of pending electricity duties from industrial units. The review focused on arrears accumulated from industrial units’ self-generation and consumption of electricity. Officials provided a detailed…
Bhubaneswar: The much-anticipated Sargiful Utsav 2024 was inaugurated today in Bhubaneswar, marking a grand celebration of tribal creativity, talent, and cultural heritage. Organized by the ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backward Classes Welfare Department, the three-day festival was formally opened by Rabi Narayan Naik, Minister for PR&DW and Rural Development, in the presence of…
Bhubaneswar: Celebrated Odia literary figure Baishnab Charan Samal has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award for 2024. He will be honored for his essay book Bhuti Bhakti Bibhuti, a work that delves into spiritual contemplation and humanistic sentiments, earning widespread acclaim for its profound insights. Samal, widely respected as an…
Bhubaneswar: Bhitarkanika National Park in Kendrapara district will remain closed to tourists from January 14 to 22, 2025, to facilitate the annual saltwater crocodile census, the Forest Department announced. A comprehensive operation has been planned, involving 22 teams and around 100 personnel, including forest officials, wildlife researchers, and trained locals, to ensure the census is…
Bhubaneswar The paddy procurement process for the current Kharif season is in full swing across Odisha, with the state government implementing strict monitoring mechanisms to ensure transparency and efficiency at every mandi. The government has instructed the district administrations to keep a close vigil, ensuring that no eligible farmer faces difficulties during procurement. Paddy procurement is…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards accelerating green economic growth, the Planning and Convergence Department of Odisha Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) today. The agreement aims to advance sustainable development in Odisha through the Green Odisha Initiative. The MoU signing ceremony was held at…
