Bhubaneswar: Student politics will return to campuses across Odisha this year, with 341 higher education institutions set to conduct student union elections as the state government moves ahead with the electoral process. According to the latest information available with the Higher Education Department as of 8 PM on October 7, elections will be held in…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Monday released ₹99.26 crore in interest subvention to 1,79,809 Self-Help Groups (SHGs) as part of its efforts to strengthen women’s financial capacity, expand livelihoods and promote women-led enterprises across the state. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida released the assistance at a programme held at Mission Shakti Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. The…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has entered into strategic partnerships with 15 organisations and institutions to strengthen skill development, technical education and industry-linked training, with a focus on preparing the state’s youth for emerging jobs and technologies. The Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were exchanged at a special ceremony at the World Skill Center (WSC), Bhubaneswar, aimed at strengthening…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s technology-enabled mobility platform Odisha Yatri is set to showcase its expanding mobility network and citizen-focused digital services at the 19th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference & Expo 2026, which will be hosted in Bhubaneswar under the theme “Urban Accessibility & Liveability in the Digital Age.” The event will bring together policymakers, urban transport…
Bhubaneswar: East Coast Railway (ECoR) has stepped up its renewable energy push, with solar installations across its railway establishments generating over 67 lakh units of electricity and helping the zone save around ₹4.51 crore during the current financial year up to August 2026. ECoR has so far installed a total solar capacity of 486.84 kWp…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s hockey stars Amit Rohidas and Shilanand Lakra received a warm welcome at Kalinga Stadium on Monday following India’s gold medal-winning campaign at the Asian Games 2026 in Japan. Sports and Youth Services Minister Suryabanshi Suraj welcomed and felicitated the two players, celebrating their contribution to India’s golden triumph at the continental event. India’s…
Bhubaneswar: With thousands of migratory birds set to make Chilika their winter home, the wildlife authorities have intensified protection measures across the lagoon, deploying dedicated personnel to prevent poaching and safeguard key bird habitats. The Chilika Wildlife Division has established 22 temporary bird protection camps, besides deploying two mobile patrol units and setting up a…
Bhubaneswar: Systematic research, documentation and wider dissemination of knowledge on the diverse dimensions of Shree Jagannath Consciousness can help take Odisha’s rich cultural heritage to a global audience, experts said at a day-long workshop organised by the Odia Virtual Academy. The workshop brought together scholars, researchers, writers and subject experts to discuss the various philosophical,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has stepped up efforts to eliminate mobile network gaps and expand high-capacity broadband connectivity across the state, with Chief Secretary Anu Garg directing telecom operators and concerned agencies to prepare time-bound plans to address connectivity issues, particularly in uncovered and border areas. The directions were issued during the eighth meeting of the State…
Bhubaneswar: Train services in the Rayagada Division of East Coast Railway have been disrupted following a landslide between Maligura and Chhatariput stations, prompting the railway authorities to cancel several trains and curtail the operations of others as restoration work gets underway. The changes have been made as a safety measure and to facilitate clearance and…
