Odisha Hosts Consultative Workshop on Gender Equality and SDG-5

Bhubaneswar: A day-long Consultative Workshop on Sustainable Development Goal-5 (Gender Equality): Reimagining Development through a Gender Lens – Inclusive, Safe, Sustainable was organised today by the Planning and Convergence Department, Government of Odisha, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) at Bhubaneswar. The workshop aimed to deliberate on pressing issues surrounding gender equality…

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Centre Pushes Inclusive Labour Reforms; Odisha Voices Strong Support

Bhubaneswar: India’s labour force is set to benefit from a new wave of inclusive reforms, with the Union Government prioritising dignity, security, and opportunity for workers. At a high-level national consultation meeting chaired by Union Labour and Employment Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, states across the country—including Odisha—pledged active cooperation in shaping transformative policies. Representing Odisha,…

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High Court’s Juvenile Justice Committee Hosts State-Level Consultation on Safeguarding the Girl Child

Cuttack: The Juvenile Justice Committee of the High Court of Orissa, in collaboration with the Department of Women and Child Development (WCD), Government of Odisha, and UNICEF, today organised a State Level Juvenile Justice Consultation on the theme “Safeguarding the Girl Child: Towards a Safer and Enabling Environment for Her in India” at the Odisha…

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Puri Development Push: Govt Charts Roadmap to Transform Pilgrimage City into World-Class Heritage Hub

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has stepped up efforts to transform Puri, the sacred abode of Lord Jagannath, into a world-class heritage city, while safeguarding its cultural and spiritual identity. A high-level review meeting was held today under the joint chairmanship of Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida and Law, Works and Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan to…

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CM Majhi Directs Strict Monitoring of Fertiliser Distribution in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed all District Collectors to keep a close watch on the fertiliser distribution system through Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (PACS) and Large Area Multi-Purpose Cooperative Societies (LAMPCS) to ensure timely and transparent delivery to farmers. The directive came during a review meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan, where the…

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Odisha to Set Up State’s First Mud Crab Hatchery in Paradip with ₹2.81 Crore Investment

Bhubaneswar: A long-awaited aspiration of Odisha’s mud crab farmers is finally taking shape. The State government has approved the establishment of Odisha’s first-ever Mud Crab Hatchery in Paradip, with an investment of ₹2.81 crore, supported by the Forest, Environment, and Climate Change Department’s ECRICC–GCF project. The hatchery, with a seed production capacity of 5 lakh…

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Odisha Focuses on Citizen-Centric Urban Growth: Minister Mohapatra Reviews H&UD Department

Bhubaneswar: In a bid to accelerate urban transformation across Odisha, Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mohapatra on Monday chaired a detailed review meeting at Kharavela Bhawan, directing officials to prioritize timely implementation of projects and ensure visible improvements in civic life. The Minister made it clear that accountability and efficiency must…

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Odisha to Channel Surplus Paddy Into Ethanol Production as Cultivation Surges

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is drawing up a roadmap to utilise surplus and broken rice for ethanol production, following a sharp rise in paddy cultivation triggered by higher procurement rates. The proposal was discussed at the first meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Committee for Kharif 2025-26 procurement, chaired by Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister K…

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Heritage Walkers Chronicle Tales of Ishaneshwar Temple During 8th JHW

Jagatsinghpur: The eighth edition of the Jagatsinghpur Heritage Walk (JHW) unfolded on Sunday at the historic Ishaneshwar Mahadev Temple in Kostimallikapur village under Tirtol block. Coinciding with the birth of the holy Bhagabat and Indu Purnima, the event brought together 22 heritage enthusiasts, who retraced the layered history of the shrine and its cultural significance….

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