Bhubaneswar: Odisha Government held the second meeting of the State Task Force on the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 at Lok Seva Bhawan, bringing together key departments and institutions to assess coordinated progress and chart the way forward. The meeting was chaired by Smt. Anu Garg, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary, and focused…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the Shabari Sanskrutika Bhavan at IRC Village in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday. The newly opened centre, dedicated to the tribal communities of southern Odisha—particularly from Koraput, Rayagada, Nabarangpur, and Malkangiri—will serve as a vital hub for short-stay accommodation, educational support, employment facilitation, and cultural promotion. During the inaugural ceremony,…
Bhubaneswar: To boost scientific learning, research, and innovation in eastern India, Odisha’s Minister for Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare and Science & Technology, Krushna Chandra Patra, met Union Minister of State for Science & Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh in New Delhi on Tuesday to seek central support for the establishment of a cutting-edge Science City…
Bhubaneswar: In a breakthrough for India’s disaster response and indigenous innovation, an Odisha-based deep tech startup, BonV Aero, has emerged as a critical partner in the Indian Army’s rescue operations following devastating landslides in Lachen, Sikkim. The successful deployment of the company’s Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) drone not only saved valuable time but also helped…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to host the Energy Ministers’ Conclave later this year, bringing together energy leaders from across India to chart the course for a sustainable and climate-resilient future. The high-level conclave will be organised in collaboration with the Tony Blair Institute and IIT Kanpur, positioning Odisha at the forefront of national energy transition…
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture, Farmers Empowerment and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singhdeo, conducted a comprehensive review of key infrastructure projects undertaken by the Odisha Power Generation Corporation (OPGC) and Odisha Hydro Power Corporation (OHPC), emphasizing the need to accelerate execution timelines to strengthen the state’s power infrastructure. Chairing a high-level meeting, Singhdeo…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to strengthen urban financial governance, the Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Department of the Government of Odisha has launched a 40-day residential Induction Training Programme for newly appointed accountants of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). The programme commenced at the Madhusudan Das Regional Academy of Financial Management (MDRAFM) in Bhubaneswar. The inaugural…
Bhubaneswar: Aadhaar has emerged as a transformative force in streamlining governance and improving citizen services across India, and Odisha stands at the forefront of this digital revolution, said Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja on Monday. Speaking at a state-level workshop titled “Deriving Maximum Impact out of Aadhaar”, Ahuja underlined how the unique identification platform has played…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has announced the rollout of ‘Sishu Vatikas’—pre-school learning centres—across all government primary schools from the Academic Year 2025–26. The move is aimed at strengthening foundational learning for children aged 5 to 6 years in line with the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. A notification to this effect was issued…
Bhubaneswar: Amid rising water levels in northern Odisha, the state government has intensified flood management and relief efforts in the affected regions, particularly in Balasore and Mayurbhanj districts. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari on Monday assured that the government is fully prepared to deal with the evolving situation and is working in close…
