Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s industrial landscape received a major boost today as Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi laid the foundation for 27 new projects across 12 districts, signalling the state’s growing appeal as an investment destination. Together, these ventures represent over ₹25,000 crore in capital investment and promise more than 52,000 new jobs for the state’s youth….
Bhubaneswar: In a major push for transparency and accountability in its flagship women’s welfare scheme, the Odisha government on Friday launched the Subhadra Grievance Module, a digital platform that will directly address complaints and ensure that no eligible woman is left out of the Subhadra Yojana. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, who unveiled the portal,…
Puri: The 13th edition of the Puri Heritage Walk (PHW) was held on Sunday, drawing more than 40 heritage enthusiasts from across Odisha to explore the city’s rich Ayurvedic heritage and the historic monasteries along Clarke Road. The walk began with a discussion on the enduring role of Ayurveda in healthcare, described by participants as…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Bhubaneswar: You can have an idea, but may not execute it. You can execute someone else’s idea so perfectly that you become a pioneer. Odia film Lahari, that’s hitting the theatres on September 12 (Friday) across Odisha, brings to the celluloid a transformative story, germinated and nourished in the rural belts of this state that’s…
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…
