Bhubaneswar: Odisha is planning to set up a state-of-the-art Rice and Millet Factory aimed at taking indigenous rice and millet varieties from farms to premium domestic and international markets while ensuring greater economic returns for farmers. The proposed facility, spread over 3,845 square metres, will follow a farmer-driven model with participation from Farmer Producer Organisations…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha will launch the Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS)-2026 campaign on September 17, with a state-wide push for cleaner public spaces, greater citizen participation and improved sanitation practices ahead of its culmination on October 2. The fortnight-long campaign will focus on cleanliness, sanitation, sustainable urban living and the safety and dignity of sanitation workers across…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has invited investors from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to explore investment opportunities in the state, highlighting its growing industrial ecosystem and business-friendly environment. Majhi held a meeting with UAE Cabinet Member and Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, who also serves as Chairman…
Bhubaneswar: Two MEMU train services between Gunupur and Cuttack will undergo temporary changes as the East Coast Railway (ECoR) undertakes redevelopment works at Cuttack Railway Station under the Khurda Road Division. According to ECoR, Train No. 68434 Gunupur–Cuttack MEMU will be short terminated at Mancheswar Railway Station instead of Cuttack from September 8 to October…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has launched the state-level campaign for the Viksit Bharat Youth Leadership Dialogue (VBYLD)-2027, inviting young people aged 15 to 29 to share ideas and innovative solutions for the vision of a developed India by 2047. Sports and Youth Services Minister Suryabanshi Suraj inaugurated the initiative at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday. Implemented…
Bhubaneswar: Senior IAS officer Dr Brundha D on Wednesday assumed charge as Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the Odisha Government’s Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD). After taking charge, Dr Brundha sought the cooperation and collective support of departmental officers and employees to strengthen the state’s efforts towards social security, dignity, inclusion and…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo has directed Tata Power to expedite the renovation and strengthening of the power transmission network in Niali, with particular emphasis on the region’s critical 33KV lines. The directions were issued during a review meeting held to assess electricity supply and transmission systems managed…
Abu Dhabi/Bhubaneswar: Odisha is exploring greater trade and business opportunities with the UAE, with a focus on boosting exports, facilitating exchange of goods and creating new avenues for skilled professionals from the state. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi held a roundtable discussion with members of the Indian Business & Professional Group (IBPG) in Abu Dhabi…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is looking to take its indigenous specialty rice varieties, particularly Kalajeera rice, to a larger commercial market through advanced research, value addition and stronger market linkages, with the state government exploring a collaboration with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). The issue was discussed during a meeting between Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture…
Kataka: The Kataka Development Authority (KDA) has decided to establish a dedicated Kapda Mandi and prepare a comprehensive city decongestion plan as part of a broader effort to improve traffic management and strengthen urban infrastructure in Kataka. The decisions were taken at the 144th Authority Meeting of the KDA, chaired by Housing & Urban Development…
