Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida today inaugurated KALIKA — the Crèche Facility at Kharavel Bhawan, developed to provide safe, nurturing day-care support for the children of working mothers and staff. The initiative strengthens work-life balance within government establishments and marks a step forward in inclusive, empathetic workplace support systems. With colourful activity spaces, trained…
Bhubaneswar: The OdiaPreneur Smart Odisha Hackathon 3.0, a state-level initiative aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurial skills among young learners, is set to engage thousands of Higher Secondary students across Odisha. The hackathon is being jointly organised by the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), IIT Bhubaneswar’s Research and Entrepreneurship division, and UNICEF. Marking the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha took a significant step toward strengthening gender equity in agriculture today as Deputy Chief Ministers Shri Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and Smt. Pravati Parida jointly inaugurated the Gender Responsive Cell (GRC) at Krushi Bhawan. The Cell has been established in collaboration with the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and is designed to…
Bhubaneswar: The Commerce & Transport Department of Odisha today organised a key workshop on PM GatiShakti, marking a major step towards adopting a Geo-Spatial Logistics Planning Framework to strengthen coordinated, data-driven infrastructure development across the State. The session provided hands-on training to officials from several departments on using a unified geo-spatial digital platform that allows…
Bhubaneswar: A five-day professional development training programme for Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) from non-government aided Higher Secondary Schools concluded today under the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE). Teachers of Political Science and Economics participated in the programme, with a total of 90 PGTs attending. Speaking at the valedictory session, Niyati Pattanaik, Director, DHSE, underscored…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati hosted a ceremonial dinner at Raj Bhavan on Thursday in honour of the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, who is on an official visit to the State. The First Lady, Jayashree Kambhampati, joined the Governor in welcoming the distinguished gathering. The grand banquet brought together leading figures from…
Bhubaneswar: The Higher Education Department today unveiled the Videsh Siksha Bruti Scheme, a flagship initiative aimed at helping meritorious SC/ST students pursue postgraduate and doctoral studies in top global universities. The scheme, formally launched by Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj, will come into effect from the 2025–26 academic year. The newly introduced scholarship is designed…
Bhubaneswar: The State’s efforts to promote scientific land management received a major boost today as Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo flagged off the Land Resource Inventory (LRI) Van at Krushi Bhavan. The initiative marks the beginning of the month-long LRI Yatra under the REWARD pilot project, aimed at taking land science directly to…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s integrated public mobility platform Odisha Yatri has crossed a significant milestone of 5 lakh completed trips, reinforcing its position as one of the State’s fastest-growing ride-hailing and public transport applications. The platform is witnessing strong commuter traction, with over 28 lakh ride searches recorded to date—an indication of rising user engagement across major…
Bhubaneswar: In a landmark step toward community-led conservation and sustainable ecotourism, Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary today launched rustic homestay facilities in Dhodrokusum village, marking the first-ever homestay initiative in Odisha to be managed directly by forest-dependent communities under the supervision of the Forest Department. Located on the foothills of the sanctuary and adjoining the scenic Hirakud…
