Odisha Moves to Formalise Climate-Smart Agriculture Alliance to Boost Farm Resilience

Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards strengthening climate resilience in the agriculture sector, the Government of Odisha, through the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment (DAFE), on Tuesday convened a high-level inception workshop to formalise the Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) Alliance for Odisha. The initiative is being developed in collaboration with the Center for Study of…

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Higher Education Department Holds Sensitisation Workshop on Odisha Vision Document 2036 & 2047

Bhubaneswar: The Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha, organised a sensitisation workshop on the Odisha Vision Document 2036 and 2047 — Vikshit Odisha for Vikshit Bharat — for Vice Chancellors of universities, Principals of colleges and Regional Directors of Education. Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Addressing the gathering,…

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Principal Secretary Usha Padhee Reviews Development Projects, Welfare Schemes in Sundargarh

Sundargarh: Principal Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department and Commerce & Transport Department, Government of Odisha, Usha Padhee undertook a two-day visit to Sundargarh district to review the progress and implementation of various development projects and welfare schemes. During the visit, the Principal Secretary inspected multiple locations across the district, interacted with beneficiaries and officials,…

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Paddy Procurement Picks Up Pace Across Odisha, Over 2.24 Lakh Tonnes Procured

Bhubaneswar: The paddy procurement process has gathered momentum across Odisha, with procurement operations currently underway in Bargarh, Bolangir, Kalahandi, Nuapada, Sambalpur, Subarnapur and Sundargarh districts. The procurement is being carried out in phases as per decisions taken by the respective District Level Paddy Procurement Committees. So far, a total of 2,24,704 metric tonnes of paddy…

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Healthcare Startup Conclave 2025 Concludes, Strengthens Odisha’s Vision as Health Innovation Hub

Bhubaneswar: The two-day Healthcare Startup Conclave 2025, organised by Startup Odisha under the MSME Department, Government of Odisha, concluded successfully at the O-Hub Incubation Centre, reinforcing the state’s growing focus on healthcare innovation. The conclave, themed “Inspiring Health Innovation for Odisha and Beyond,” brought together more than 150 healthcare entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, academicians, professionals, aspiring…

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Sargiful Festival 2025 Inaugurated, Showcasing Talent of SC/ST Students Across Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The much-awaited Sargiful Festival 2025 was inaugurated here on Wednesday by Nityanand Gond, Minister for School and Mass Education, Scheduled Tribe & Scheduled Caste Development, Minority & Backward Classes Welfare, Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. The three-day state-level festival is being organised under the aegis of the Academy of Tribal Language…

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INDOCRYPT 2025 Opens at IIIT Bhubaneswar, Global Experts Discuss Future of Cryptography and Information Security

Bhubaneswar: The four-day international conference INDOCRYPT was inaugurated on Friday at the International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Bhubaneswar, marking the beginning of a significant global dialogue on cryptography and information security research and innovation. The conference has brought together leading experts, researchers, academicians and industry professionals from across the world to deliberate on emerging…

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Puri Heritage Walk Highlights Colonial Rail Legacy and Sacred Shrines of Shreekhetra

Puri: The historic railway legacy of Odisha’s erstwhile garjat rulers came alive on Sunday as members of Puri Heritage Walks (PHW) explored remnants of the Parlakimedi Light Railway during their 16th heritage trail, offering a glimpse into the pro-people vision of the former princely states of Parlakimedi (Paralakhemundi) and Mayurbhanj. More than 20 heritage enthusiasts…

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