Odisha

Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to bolster the effectiveness of government programs, the Odisha government has designated 30 senior IAS officers to conduct regular visits to districts across the state. The initiative aims to improve administrative efficiency, ensure the smooth implementation of government schemes, and address local challenges more effectively. The directive was issued on…

Bhubaneswar: The 16th Finance Commission, currently on a four-day visit to Odisha, arrived in Bhubaneswar today for an insightful tour of the state’s cultural heritage and sports infrastructure. The Commission, led by Chairman Dr. Arvind Panagariya, visited the Odisha State Tribal Museum and Kalinga Stadium in the afternoon. At the Odisha State Tribal Museum, the…

Bhubaneswar: Emphasizing the role of education in shaping a prosperous future, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a ₹1 crore grant for infrastructure development at Surajmal Saha College in Puri during its 45th annual day celebrations. Addressing students and faculty, he stressed the importance of knowledge, skill development, and the transformative impact of the National…

Bhubaneswar: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar, in collaboration with the Enhancing Climate Resilience of India’s Coastal Communities (ECRICC) Project, successfully organized an Inception Workshop on Seagrass and Saltmarsh Protection, Restoration, and Management. Held in a hybrid mode, the workshop brought together leading experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss ecosystem-based solutions for coastal resilience…

Hyderabad: Odisha Tourism launched its campaign to boost inbound and domestic tourism with a high-impact roadshow in Hyderabad today. Organized in collaboration with FICCI, the event brought together over 40 travel operators and 20 tourism investors, fostering key business-to-government (B2G) interactions aimed at strengthening Odisha’s tourism sector. Held at Taj Krishna, Hyderabad, the roadshow highlighted…

Bhubaneswar: The spirit of resilience and hope shone bright at the Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital as young cancer patients took to the ramp, spreading joy among cancer survivors and patients on the occasion of World Cancer Day. The event, organized by the hospital’s Department of Oncosciences, saw children battling leukemia walk the…

Bhubaneswar: In a significant step toward transforming education in Odisha, the School & Mass Education Department of the Government of Odisha signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the CK-12 Foundation on February 3, 2025, at Lok Seva Bhavan, Bhubaneswar. The agreement was signed by Shalini Pandit, IAS, Commissioner-cum-Secretary, and Neeru Khosla, Founder and Executive Director…