Bhubaneswar: School infrastructure across Odisha is set for a boost, with projects worth ₹7.73 crore approved under the Panchasakha Shiksha Setu initiative to improve facilities and create a better learning environment for students in 29 districts. The decisions were taken at the sixth Executive Council meeting of Panchasakha Shiksha Setu, which focused on strengthening school…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to strengthen its environmental monitoring framework with greater use of technology, scientific research and real-time data, as the state government pushes for a more transparent and citizen-focused approach to pollution control. A series of measures to upgrade the Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) were discussed at the Board’s 135th meeting,…
New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Thursday met Union Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi in New Delhi as senior representatives from states and Union Territories gathered for a two-day national summit on strengthening programmes for women and children. Parida is attending the Departmental Summit of the Ministry of Women and…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has received national recognition for its efforts to promote renewable energy, winning the Wind India 2026 Award for “Leadership in Wind Energy De-risking” at the Windergy India 2026 summit. The award was presented to Dr. Satyapriya Rath, Managing Director, GRIDCO, by Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi in the presence…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is gearing up to host two major national-level urban development events, with preparations underway for the 19th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference-cum-Exhibition and the 2nd National Urban Conclave in Bhubaneswar from October 23 to 25. Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra reviewed the preparations at a meeting held at Kharavel Bhavan…
Bhubaneswar: Air connectivity between Odisha and Maharashtra is set to receive a boost with IndiGo announcing daily non-stop flights between Pune and Bhubaneswar from October 25, 2026. The new service, to be operated using an Airbus A320, will provide a direct connection between the two major education and information technology hubs, while also offering passengers…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to accommodate the expected surge in passenger traffic during the upcoming Durga Puja and Diwali festive season, special trains will be operated between Sealdah and Khurda Road on selected dates, railway authorities said. The additional services are aimed at providing passengers with more travel options and helping manage the anticipated festive…
Bhubaneswar: Student politics will return to campuses across Odisha this year, with 341 higher education institutions set to conduct student union elections as the state government moves ahead with the electoral process. According to the latest information available with the Higher Education Department as of 8 PM on October 7, elections will be held in…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Monday released ₹99.26 crore in interest subvention to 1,79,809 Self-Help Groups (SHGs) as part of its efforts to strengthen women’s financial capacity, expand livelihoods and promote women-led enterprises across the state. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida released the assistance at a programme held at Mission Shakti Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. The…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has entered into strategic partnerships with 15 organisations and institutions to strengthen skill development, technical education and industry-linked training, with a focus on preparing the state’s youth for emerging jobs and technologies. The Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were exchanged at a special ceremony at the World Skill Center (WSC), Bhubaneswar, aimed at strengthening…
