Odisha

Bhubaneswar: In a move underscoring the importance of skill development in shaping India’s future workforce, Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari on Thursday visited the World Skill Center (WSC) in Bhubaneswar during his tour of Odisha. The Minister commended the State Government for establishing a world-class facility that is providing industry-relevant training…

Bhubaneswar: In a major administrative move aimed at curbing road accidents and managing the growing traffic chaos across the state, the Odisha government has approved the creation of 2,000 new posts under its Traffic and Road Safety Wing. The decision underscores the state’s commitment to improving road safety infrastructure and enhancing on-ground enforcement. Announcing the…

Bhubaneswar: Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Jitan Ram Manjhi, visited the Central Tool Room and Training Centre (CTTC) and the Pharmaceutical Cluster at Mancheswar Industrial Estate in Bhubaneswar today. The visit aimed to review progress and assess the impact of key MSME initiatives in Odisha, with a focus on technological advancement…

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has announced plans to establish a dedicated call centre for dead body transportation, along with a special toll-free number akin to the ‘108’ ambulance service. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by the Health Secretary, where officials held initial discussions on creating a streamlined and responsive system to transport…

Bhubaneswar: In a move to foster transparency, inclusivity, and civic engagement, the Odisha government has decided to involve college-going girls in the feedback collection process of the Subhadra Yojana, a flagship women-centric assistance scheme. The initiative aims to bring grassroots perspectives into policy evaluation while promoting youth participation in governance. The decision was taken during…

Bhubaneswar: Reaffirming the state’s commitment to building a sustainable future, Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo today declared Odisha’s resolve to achieve the ambitious goal of a Green Odisha, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a Clean and Green India. Chairing a high-level meeting at the Lok Seva Bhavan Conference Hall, Singh…

Boudh: In a major boost to Odisha’s infrastructure development, the Khurda Road–Balangir New Rail Line project achieved a key milestone on Tuesday with the successful breakthrough of Tunnel T-4, the longest railway tunnel in the state. Stretching 4,185 metres between Adenigarh and Charichhak stations in Boudh district, Tunnel T-4 marks the most significant engineering feat…

Bhubaneswar: In a significant development in Odisha’s administrative landscape, senior Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer Paramita Satpathy Tripathy took over as the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax in the state on Friday. A member of the 1989 batch of the IRS, Tripathy brings over three decades of experience in tax administration. She has previously…

Bhubaneswar: Giving a major boost to the state’s dairy sector, the Odisha government has disbursed ₹31.1 crore in incentives to dairy farmers across the state. The funds were transferred directly to the bank accounts of around one lakh farmers registered with OMFED (Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd) under the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)…

Bhubaneswar: In a decisive push toward digital transformation, Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, IAS has called for mandatory capacity building in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for all officers in the state administration. Emphasizing the urgency of upskilling in emerging technologies, he has directed government departments to ensure that officers complete at least one foundational AI course…