New Delhi: In a significant public health intervention aimed at cutting India’s cervical cancer burden, the Union government is preparing to launch a nationwide free Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme for adolescent girls, Health Ministry sources said on Thursday. The initiative will offer voluntary and cashless vaccination to girls aged 14 years through the public…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha took a major leap towards emerging as a leading adventure tourism destination in eastern India with the launch of the ‘Go-Adventure’ portal and the signing of two key Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on Tuesday. The initiatives were unveiled by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida at a programme held at Lok Seva Bhavan. Along…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has etched its name in global craft history by setting two new world records in terracotta craft production at the “Grand Terracotta Craft Competition” organised by the Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts Department. The feat, officially recognised by the World Book of Records, celebrates both the scale and excellence of the state’s traditional clay…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to reshape urban mobility, with the 2026–27 State Budget allocating ₹421 crore to expand electric public transport and strengthen technology-driven mobility systems across cities. The investment underscores the government’s focus on clean energy adoption, efficient public transport and commuter-centric urban development. At the heart of this transformation is…
Bhubaneswar: With a renewed push to accelerate women-led development across Odisha, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Sunday reviewed district-wise performance of schemes implemented under the Mission Shakti Department, focusing on outcomes, fund flow, and grassroots impact during the current financial year. The high-level review examined the progress of flagship programmes, bank credit linkages, interest…
Bhubaneswar: The State Higher Education Department has sanctioned ₹1.73 crore under the ‘Ama Gourav Ama College’ scheme for development works in 11 colleges and one university across Odisha. The financial assistance will be utilised to upgrade academic and campus infrastructure, with emphasis on creating modern and student-friendly learning environments. The institutions selected for funding include…
Bhubaneswar: UNICEF Odisha, in collaboration with Odisha Women in Media, organised a media workshop titled “Healthy Plates, Happy Lives” in Bhubaneswar on Friday, bringing together journalists and media professionals to strengthen reporting on children’s and adolescents’ nutrition. The workshop focused on how food environments – what is affordable, visible, and heavily marketed – shape children’s…
Bhubaneswar: In a landmark initiative aimed at transforming the educational journey of girls from disadvantaged backgrounds, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday unveiled Kanya Sumangal Yojana, a comprehensive support scheme designed to ensure uninterrupted education of girls up to the graduation level. Announcing the scheme while presenting the Odisha Budget for 2026–27 in the…
Bhubaneswar: Signalling a strong thrust on growth, welfare and infrastructure, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday tabled a Rs 3.10 lakh crore Budget for the 2026–27 financial year in the Odisha Assembly, outlining an ambitious roadmap for the state’s economic and social transformation. Holding the Finance portfolio, Majhi presented the third annual budget of…
Bhubaneswar: Admissions to the 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) in Odisha for the academic session 2026–27 will be conducted through the National Common Entrance Test (NCET) 2026, organised by the National Testing Agency (NTA), the Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha, has notified. As per the public notice issued by NTA on February 12,…
