Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi sanctioned financial assistance of Rs 13.5 lakh to 14 individuals battling chronic illnesses during the 11th public grievance hearing session held at Unit-II in Bhubaneswar on Monday. The beneficiaries, who were unable to access the state’s single-window grievance redressal system, received immediate support from the Chief Minister’s Relief…
Bhubaneswar: To rejuvenate and promote Odia cinema, a comprehensive meeting was held today at the Sanskruti Bhavan conference hall under the leadership of the Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department. The session focused on strategic planning for the growth, recognition, and modernization of Odisha’s film industry. The meeting was chaired by renowned Odia actor and…
Bhubaneswar: Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan chaired a high-level review meeting in Bhubaneswar today to assess the implementation of flagship school education programs in Odisha, with a strong emphasis on the progress made under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The meeting brought together senior officials from both the Centre and the State, including…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to address issues related to international labor migration, Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo is representing India at the South Asia Labor Mobility Conference, organized by the World Bank in Thimphu, Bhutan, on May 20 and 21. The two-day conference brings together over 100 participants from countries across…
Bhubaneswar: In a major victory for marine conservation, the Indian Coast Guard’s (ICG) annual flagship initiative, ‘Operation Olivia,’ has helped protect a record 6.98 lakh Olive Ridley turtles during their mass nesting at the Rushikulya river mouth in Odisha in February 2025. Conducted annually from November to May, Operation Olivia has become a cornerstone of…
Bhubaneswar: The 10th edition of Odisha Manaska, a monthly dialogue circle curated by All Things Odisha, unfolded on Sunday at the ExtraOdinari space in Saheed Nagar, Bhubaneswar. This month’s theme, “Who Are We on Screen? Shaping and Reflecting the Evolving Odia Identity Through Film,” struck a chord with cinephiles and cultural enthusiasts alike. The session brought together veteran Odia film…
Bhubaneswar: In a spellbinding evening celebrating the enduring elegance of Odissi, Sṛjan – Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odissi Nrityabasa presented its annual student showcase, Upasaraṇam 2025, at Rabindra Mandap, Bhubaneswar. Aptly titled “Upasaraṇam”—moving towards excellence, the event highlighted the institution’s unwavering commitment to classical dance training, performance, and creativity since its inception in 1993. The programme…
Bhubaneswar: To boost the pace of development in Odisha’s interior districts, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi paid a day-long visit to Boudh on Sunday, where he chaired a high-level review meeting and inspected the status of key infrastructure and welfare projects. The review meeting, held at the District Collector’s Conference Hall, focused on assessing progress,…
Bhubaneswar: With the formal closure of the Smart Cities Mission on March 31, 2025, the Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited (BSCL) is now focusing on the long-term sustainability and management of the extensive infrastructure developed under the initiative. In this context, the 3rd meeting of the Empowered Committee on Asset Management of BSCL was held today…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to bolster the state’s agricultural infrastructure and reduce post-harvest losses, the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment convened a key discussion with members of the Odisha Cold Storage Association and aspiring cold storage entrepreneurs. The meeting, chaired by Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Principal Secretary of the department, was held at the…
