Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha has signed a five-year non-financial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre for Effective Governance of Indian States (CEGIS) to launch a Decision Support System (DSS) aimed at enabling data-driven governance backed by analytical evidence. The initiative is part of the state’s “Viksit Odisha” vision and focuses on institutionalizing capacity…
Bhubaneswar: Six meritorious students from Odisha, accompanied by a guide teacher, have embarked on an international learning journey to Japan under the prestigious SAKURA Science High School Programme (SSHP), scheduled from August 16 to 23, 2025. The selected students are Sai Soham Pradhan (Iconic OAV, Andharua, Khordha), Sreyashree Panigrahi (BJB Higher Secondary School, Bhubaneswar), Samikhya…
Bhubaneswar: In a renewed bid to bring metro rail to the state capital, the Odisha government will soon submit a reworked proposal for the Bhubaneswar Metro Rail project to the Centre, Housing & Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra announced on Wednesday. A new technical committee will be set up to study viable routes, assess…
Bhubaneswar: Renowned economist and author Karthik Muralidharan, celebrated globally for his expertise in education, public administration, and data-driven policy, shared his research insights with Odisha’s top bureaucrats during an interactive discussion at the Kharavela Bhawan conference hall on Wednesday. The session, part of his state visit, revolved around themes from his latest book Accelerating India’s…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha marked World Organ Donation Day on Wednesday with a heartfelt ceremony at Lok Seva Bhawan, paying tribute to the remarkable generosity of organ donors and their families. At the event, 25 families of deceased donors were felicitated with the prestigious Suraj Puraskar and a cash award of ₹5 lakh each, recognizing their selfless…
Bhubaneswar: A one-day workshop on Mini Millet & Rice Factory Operations and Business Management Strategies was held today at the conference hall of Mission Shakti Bhawan, Bhubaneswar, under the project “Promoting SHG-Led Entrepreneurship through Value Addition.” The initiative is being implemented through a tripartite agreement between the Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment Department, Mission Shakti Department,…
Bhadrak: In a significant step towards promoting student well-being, the Office of the DIG Eastern Range, Balasore, under the leadership of Dr. Satyajit Naik, organized an awareness and sensitization program on mental health at various colleges in Bhadrak. The initiative aimed to encourage open dialogue on mental health, prevent related issues, and equip students with…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, convened its 24th meeting at the Conference Hall of Lok Seva Bhawan, where seven key proposals from six departments received approval. Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, addressing the media after the meeting, detailed that the approved proposals came from the Odia Language, Literature and…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday announced simplified guidelines for the MLA Local Area Development (MLA-LAD) fund and Chief Minister’s Special Assistance (CM-SAA) schemes, alongside the launch of a dedicated MLA-LAD web portal — https://mlalads.odisha.gov.in. The launch ceremony at Lok Seva Bhawan, attended by ministers and senior officials, marked a push to…
Bhubaneswar: With the state-level Independence Day event just days away, the Commissionerate Police has stepped up security across the capital, deploying 21 platoons of personnel to ensure the celebrations pass off peacefully. The main programme will take place at Mahatma Gandhi Marg under a multi-layered security plan. According to Bhubaneswar DCP Jagmohan Meena, the deployment…
