Odisha Holds Workshop on SUJOG 2.0 to Boost Citizen-Centric Urban Services

Bhubaneswar: The Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD), Government of Odisha, today organised a workshop on SUJOG 2.0, marking a major step toward strengthening citizen-friendly, transparent, and efficient urban service delivery across the State. The workshop opened with a welcome address by Dr. Subrata Kumar Biswal, State Lead, eGov Foundation, followed by the launch of…

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Odisha to Host Global Energy Leaders’ Summit 2025 in Puri: A Landmark Platform for India’s Energy Future

Bhubaneswar: The Energy Department, Government of Odisha, today announced the Global Energy Leaders’ Summit (GELS) 2025, a pioneering initiative to bring together national and international energy leaders, innovators, and policymakers to shape India’s sustainable energy future. The Summit will be held in Puri, Odisha, from December 5 to 7, 2025. The logo of GELS 2025,…

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Traditional Paroja and Dhurua Dances Enchant Audience at SCSTRTI’s Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Celebration

Bhubaneswar: As part of the ongoing Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh celebrations, the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Research and Training Institute (SCSTRTI) organised a vibrant cultural programme on Wednesday that brought alive Odisha’s rich tribal heritage through traditional dance performances. The event featured the Paroja and Dhurua dances, performed by tribal artists from Koraput, captivating the…

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Subhadra Shakti Mela 2025 Concludes with Record ₹12 Crore Sales, Showcasing Odisha’s Women Entrepreneurs

Bhubaneswar: The 12-day Subhadra Shakti Mela 2025, a vibrant celebration of women’s empowerment and entrepreneurship, concluded at the IDCO Exhibition Ground with remarkable success. Organised by the Mission Shakti Department, this year’s fair achieved record-breaking sales of over ₹12 crore, doubling last year’s business and underscoring the growing strength of women-led enterprises in Odisha. The…

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CM Mohan Charan Majhi Inaugurates 10th Film Preservation and Restoration Workshop in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the 10th Film Preservation and Restoration Workshop–2025 at Kalabhumi, Bhubaneswar, calling for collective efforts to preserve Odisha’s cinematic legacy. Emphasising the cultural importance of film preservation, he said, “Our Odia cinema is a symbol of our cultural heritage. Many memories are associated with it. When we are trying…

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Odisha Holds Stakeholder Consultation on Proposed Amendment to EV Policy

Bhubaneswar: A stakeholder consultation meeting on the proposed amendment to the Odisha Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy was held today under the chairpersonship of Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, Commerce & Transport Department. The meeting aimed to strengthen Odisha’s EV ecosystem and lay the groundwork for the upcoming Odisha EV Policy 2.0, aligning with the State’s vision…

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State Water Resources Board Reviews Progress on Draft Water Policy and Irrigation Targets

Bhubaneswar: A meeting of the State Water Resources Board, Odisha, was held today under the chairpersonship of Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja at the Lokseva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar. The meeting reviewed key initiatives in the water sector, including the formulation of the Draft State Water Policy and strategies to enhance irrigation coverage and efficiency across the State….

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Children’s Festival “Mahak” Concludes with Grand Prize Distribution at Kalinga Stadium

Bhubaneswar: The State-level Children’s Festival “Mahak” concluded today with a grand prize distribution ceremony at Kalinga Stadium, celebrating the creativity, perseverance, and talent of Odisha’s young minds. Organised by the Women & Child Development Department and the Odisha State Child Protection Society, the two-day event served as a vibrant platform for children from across the…

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International Symposium on Shree Anna and Women Farmers Concludes in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: The two-day International Symposium on Shree Anna (Millets) and Women Farmers 2025, organised by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment, Government of Odisha, concluded successfully at the Lokaseva Bhavan Convention Centre on Tuesday. The event centred around the theme “The Role of Women in Conservation of Agricultural Heritage and Biodiversity.” The inaugural session…

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Odisha Charts Course for Maritime Growth with 2050 Vision Plan

Bhubaneswar: The Commerce and Transport Department, Government of Odisha, today convened a High-Level Consultative Workshop to discuss the preparation of the Odisha Maritime Perspective Plan (OMPP), a long-term strategic roadmap aimed at transforming the State into a globally competitive maritime hub. The workshop, chaired by Usha Padhee, IAS, Principal Secretary, Commerce and Transport Department, was…

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