Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has launched a statewide digital skill enhancement programme for officials of Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (PACS) and Large Area Multipurpose Cooperative Societies (LAMPCS), marking a major step towards modernising the State’s cooperative sector. The IT Skill Enhancement Training Programme through OS-CIT was formally inaugurated by Cooperation, Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts Minister Pradeep Bal…

Bhubaneswar: With industrial activity expected to expand significantly over the next five years, Odisha is preparing a major upgrade of its electricity transmission network, including new high-capacity substations and transmission lines, to ensure uninterrupted and quality power supply by 2030. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi reviewed the State’s power infrastructure and upcoming projects at a…

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has directed telecom operators to accelerate network expansion and strengthen mobile and internet connectivity in remote parts of the State, with a renewed focus on bridging the rural digital divide under the Digital India Fund. The directions were issued by Electronics and Information Technology Minister Dr Mukesh Mahaling while chairing a…

Bhubaneswar: Odisha is looking to expand high-value and climate-resilient horticulture while improving the quality of farm produce for domestic and international markets, with the government laying emphasis on stronger field-level implementation of schemes and closer engagement between officers and farmers. The priorities were discussed at a state-level conference of horticulture officers organised by the Directorate…

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is set to strengthen the professional and personal well-being of personnel engaged in urban governance through a proposed collaboration between the Odisha Urban Academy (OUA) and Sri Sri University. A high-level meeting chaired by Additional Chief Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department, Usha Padhee, was held at Kharabela Bhawan on Thursday…

Bhubaneswar: From stitching and assembling to meeting a massive production target within a fixed deadline, Mission Shakti women across Odisha have taken up a large-scale national campaign initiative, producing 60 lakh National Flags for Har Ghar Tiranga 2026. The target was achieved in full by the stipulated date, with women-led groups from all 30 districts…