Chanchala Mahanta, a woman farmer from Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, stands as a remarkable example of resilience, determination, and effective farming. Despite enduring personal tragedies, including the loss of her husband three years ago, the deaths of her in-laws, and caring for her young son who has a terminal illness affecting his eyesight, she has…
Bhubaneswar: The IndiaSkills Regional Competition 2025–26 for the eastern region concluded on a high note at the SDI Auditorium in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday, celebrating youth talent, technical excellence, and regional pride. Organised under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and supported by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), the four-day…
Bhubaneswar: In a major boost to Odisha’s internal security landscape, Director General of Police (DGP) Sri Yogesh Bahadur Khurania on Monday announced that Bolangir and Bargarh districts have been officially declared Naxal-free, marking a historic milestone in the State’s sustained anti-Naxal operations. The declaration follows a significant development in neighbouring Chhattisgarh’s Mahasamund district, which shares…
Bhubaneswar: Ahead of Holi, the Odisha Rural Development & Marketing Society (ORMAS), under the Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Department, has rolled out ‘Rangotsav-2026’ at the State Institute for Rural Development & Panchayati Raj (SIRD & PR) campus in Bhubaneswar, creating a vibrant platform to promote chemical-free colours and strengthen market access for women Self…
Bhubaneswar: The Department of School and Mass Education, Government of Odisha, in collaboration with the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, Government of India, on Thursday co-hosted a two-day National Conference on UDISE+ in Bhubaneswar. The conference, which commenced on February 27, 2026, brought together senior officials from Samagra Shiksha, various…
Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at strengthening institutional governance and improving employee welfare, the Odisha Water Supply and Sewerage Board (OWSSB) on Friday approved a slew of long-pending service, financial and administrative reforms. The decisions were taken at the 28th Board Meeting held at Unnati Bhawan under the chairmanship of Housing and Urban Development Minister…
Bhubaneswar: In a move to streamline the academic calendar and ensure timely commencement of classes, the Odisha Higher Education Department has decided to start the admission process for Postgraduate (PG) courses for the 2026–27 academic session well in advance. As per the revised schedule, students aspiring to pursue PG programmes in universities and colleges across…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to accelerate infrastructure development and improve road connectivity across Odisha, a high-level review meeting on the progress of national highway projects was held at Lok Seva Bhawan on Thursday. Chaired jointly by Law, Works and Excise Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan and Revenue & Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari, the meeting assessed the…
Bhubaneswar: With road accidents claiming nearly 16 lives every day in Odisha, the state government is set to introduce the Prime Minister’s Road Accident Victims’ Hospitalisation & Assured Treatment (PM RAHAT) Scheme to guarantee swift, cashless and assured medical care for accident victims during the critical first hours after a mishap. The roadmap for implementing…
Bhubaneswar: In a major review of welfare initiatives, the progress of various schemes and programmes of the Odisha Government’s Women and Child Development (WCD) Department was assessed at a high-level meeting here on Thursday, in the presence of Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annapurna Devi. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Chief Minister…
