Odisha Government Announces Major IAS Reshuffle

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Saturday implemented a significant reshuffle in the senior IAS cadre, involving several key positions across departments. The changes, aimed at enhancing administrative efficiency, were detailed in a notification issued by the General Administration and Public Grievances Department. Key Appointments and Changes Chithra Arumugam, currently Special Secretary in the Planning &…

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Odisha CM Pays Tribute to Utkal Keshari Dr. Harekrushna Mahatab on 125th Birth Anniversary

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi hailed Dr. Harekrushna Mahatab as the “architect of modern Odisha” during the commemoration of his 125th birth anniversary in Bhubaneswar. Speaking at an event organized by the Odia Language, Literature, and Culture Department, Majhi reflected on Dr. Mahatab’s monumental contributions to the state’s social, political, and economic transformation….

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Gram Vikas Hosts Jagriti Yatra 2024: A Celebration of Grassroots Innovation and Sustainable Development

Ganjam: Gram Vikas, a leading organization in rural development, marked a significant chapter in Jagriti Yatra 2024 by hosting 500 young changemakers at its campus in Mohuda, Odisha. This stop on the 15-day, 8,000-kilometer entrepreneurial train journey highlighted the transformative impact of grassroots innovation and sustainable development. For over four decades, Gram Vikas has been…

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Odisha’s ‘Karuna Silk’ Gains Spotlight at India International Trade Fair

New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: The cruelty-free and chemical dye-free ‘Karuna Silk’ from Odisha has become a major attraction at the ongoing India International Trade Fair (IITF) in New Delhi. Promoted by the Handlooms, Textiles & Handicrafts Department of Odisha, this innovative silk variant is redefining sustainable and ethical textile production. Visitors to the ‘Odisha Mandap’ at Bharat…

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Odisha Cabinet Approves Amendments to Industrial Policy Resolution 2015

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet on Saturday approved key amendments to the Industrial Policy Resolution (IPR) 2015, aimed at facilitating timely submission of incentive claims by eligible investors and aligning the policy with sectoral frameworks for smoother administration. According to an official release, the amendments address challenges faced by industrial units in claiming incentives, often due…

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Odisha Cabinet Approves Key Amendments to Universities Act for Higher Education Reform

Bhubaneswar: In a landmark decision aimed at bolstering higher education in Odisha, the state cabinet on Saturday approved amendments to the Odisha Universities Act, 1989. The changes are intended to address longstanding challenges in governance, recruitment, and academic excellence across universities in the state. An official statement highlighted that the amendments will empower universities with…

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Odisha Renewable Energy Roundtable Highlights State’s Clean Energy Vision

New Delhi: Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, chaired the Odisha Renewable Energy Roundtable in New Delhi on November 22, 2024. Organized by the Society for Legal and Policy Research and Idam Infrastructure Advisory Pvt. Ltd., the event brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and…

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NASSCOM Technology Confluence 2024: Bhubaneswar Hosts Key Discussions on Emerging Technologies

Bhubaneswar: The National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM), in collaboration with the Electronics and IT Department of the Government of Odisha, hosted the Bhubaneswar edition of its flagship event, NASSCOM Technology Confluence (NTC) 2024. The event brought Odisha’s growing prominence in India’s IT landscape to the forefront while fostering critical discussions on transformative…

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AIIMS Bhubaneswar’s Dr Manita Tamang Wins UC Chakroborty Award for Pediatric Surgery Research

Bhubaneswar: AIIMS Bhubaneswar has once again made headlines with a momentous achievement as Dr. Manita Tamang, a final-year Senior Resident in the Department of Pediatric Surgery, was conferred the coveted UC Chakroborty Award at IAPSCON 2024, held at AIIMS Rishikesh. This award is regarded as the highest honor for exceptional research among Pediatric Surgery residents…

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