Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The Union Government has released the Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV FC) Grants for Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) in Odisha for the Financial Year 2025–26, marking another boost to strengthen local governance and rural infrastructure across the state. The release includes the second installment of Untied Grants amounting to ₹342.5964 crore, benefiting 20 eligible District…

New Delhi, Oct 23: India’s space ambitions reached a new height on Sunday as the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched its heaviest communication satellite, CMS-03, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The satellite was carried by the country’s most powerful launch vehicle, the LVM3-M5 rocket, marking another major milestone in India’s…

Bhubaneswar: The vibrant spirit of Odisha’s women entrepreneurs came alive today as Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the second edition of the State-level ‘Subhadra Shakti Mela’ at the IDCO Exhibition Ground in Bhubaneswar. The event, organised by the state government, celebrates women’s creativity, resilience, and enterprise while reaffirming the government’s commitment to building an…

Bhubaneswar: In a landmark step towards citizen-centric governance and speedy justice delivery, a special Camp Court was convened today at UNNATI Bhawan, Bhubaneswar. The initiative, led by Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department (H&UD), aims to accelerate the resolution of appeal cases under the Odisha Development Authorities (ODA) Act, 1982. Organised under the…

Bhubaneswar: A week-long Capacity Building and Leadership Development Workshop for Principals and senior faculty members of Government Colleges concluded today at the Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB). The programme, jointly organised by the Higher Education Department, Odisha State Higher Education Council, and XIMB, aimed to strengthen academic leadership and institutional governance in higher education…

Bhubaneswar: A five-day residential Hands-on Skill Development Training Programme for students of Government Vocational Higher Secondary Schools concluded today at the World Skill Centre (WSC) and Central Tool Room and Training Centre (CTTC) in Bhubaneswar, marking another step towards strengthening vocational education and skill-based learning in Odisha. At the valedictory ceremony held at the World…

Bhubaneswar: The two-day National Conference on Handlooms and Handicrafts concluded today at Hotel Taj Vivanta, Bhubaneswar, marking a significant step toward strengthening India’s traditional craft sectors. Organized by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, the conference saw participation from representatives of all States and Union Territories, serving as a vibrant platform for knowledge exchange,…

Bhubaneswar: Marking a new chapter in Odisha’s industrial and technological growth, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today performed the Bhoomi Pujan and groundbreaking ceremony for SiCSem Private Limited’s Compound Semiconductor Facility at Info Valley, Bhubaneswar. The facility, with an investment of ₹2,067 crore, represents a major milestone in the state’s mission to emerge as a…

Bhubaneswar: Bringing together India’s finest weaving traditions and contemporary innovations, the National Conference on Handlooms and Handicrafts commenced today at Bhubaneswar. Organized by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, the two-day event is a major step toward strengthening India’s craft economy by empowering artisans, expanding market reach, and integrating sustainable practices into the handloom and…

Bhubaneswar: In a decisive move toward sustainable urban transformation, Odisha has placed climate-conscious construction at the heart of its development agenda. A one-day workshop on “Mainstreaming Low-Carbon Building Materials to Transform the Built Environment in Odisha”, jointly organised by IIT Bhubaneswar and Development Alternatives at the IIT Madras campus, underscored the State’s commitment to creating…