Bhubaneswar: A high-level team from the World Bank met with Odisha’s Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary Anu Garg, IAS today to review the State’s progress and strategies under the ongoing Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP). The meeting underscored Odisha’s exemplary efforts in dam safety and future preparedness. The World Bank team included Dr. C. Rajagopal…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is poised to begin semiconductor production within the next couple of years, marking a major leap toward establishing itself as a global technology and electronics manufacturing hub, State Information Technology Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling announced on Friday. Speaking at the ‘From Temples to Tech’ summit held in Bhubaneswar, he emphasized that Odisha’s investor-friendly…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha is gearing up to celebrate the completion of one year of its current administration with a series of inclusive, people-centric events across the state. A high-level meeting was held today under the chairpersonship of Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary of the Housing & Urban Development and Commerce & Transport Departments, to…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo on Friday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the progress of key infrastructure and development projects at the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT). The meeting, held at the conference hall of Krushi Bhavan, was also attended…
Bhubaneswar: To strengthen the agricultural landscape of Odisha, the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment on Thursday signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with four key public sector corporations for the financial year 2025–26. The signing ceremony was held at Lok Seva Bhavan, in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’…
Bhubaneswar: In a major boost to public education in the state, the Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha declared the 2025 High School Certificate (HSC) examination results on Friday, with a remarkable 3,273 schools achieving a 100% pass rate. The announcement has brought cheer across the education sector, especially with government schools leading the performance…
Bhubaneswar: A first-year Nepalese student at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneswar, was found dead in her hostel room on Thursday evening in what is suspected to be a case of suicide. The deceased, identified as Prisha Shah from Birgunj, Nepal, was pursuing a B.Tech in Computer Science and residing alone in room number…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi chaired a high-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan on Wednesday to review the ongoing and proposed aviation infrastructure projects across the state. With a focus on “Aviation and Network Construction Management,” the meeting sought to accelerate development and enhance regional air connectivity in Odisha. At the centre of the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Government is making extensive preparations for paddy procurement during the current Rabi season, aiming to ensure transparency, efficiency, and the protection of farmers’ interests. An inter-ministerial review meeting, chaired by Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, was held today at Lok Seva Bhawan to finalize arrangements for the statewide procurement drive. The…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today inaugurated multi-purpose Labour Waiting Centers at Dumduma and Kalpana Chhak in Bhubaneswar, marking a significant step toward improving the working conditions and dignity of labourers in the state. These centers, equipped with temporary shelter facilities, clean drinking water, toilets, and adjoining parks, are designed to provide comfort and…
