Bhubaneswar: Odisha Computer Application Centre (OCAC), the technical arm of the Electronics & IT Department, Government of Odisha, has earned national recognition with two prestigious awards from the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) at the Aadhaar Samvaad 2025, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. OCAC was awarded for its exceptional performance as a Registrar,…
Bhubaneswar: To promote religious tourism and celebrate Odisha’s spiritual heritage, the state government has announced the creation of a “Shakti Corridor” connecting all major Shakti Peeths. The announcement was made by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Tuesday during her visit to the revered Maa Tara Tarini temple in Ganjam. The corridor, envisioned as an…
New Delhi: In a major push towards industrial growth and economic transformation, Odisha Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, during his strategic visit to New Delhi, oversaw the signing of 13 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth ₹98,880 crore, with potential to generate 67,000 jobs across multiple sectors. An additional 15 investment intents were also received,…
Bhubaneswar: Former Chief Secretary of Odisha, Pradeep Kumar Jena, officially assumed charge as the Chairman of the Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) on Tuesday, following a formal swearing-in ceremony held at Raj Bhavan. Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati administered the oath of office in the presence of senior OERC officials and other dignitaries. Jena’s appointment…
Bhubaneswar: As changing weather conditions grip Odisha, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘Yellow’ warning for light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds in several districts over the coming days. The unsettled weather is expected to continue until April 14, with varying intensity across the state. The IMD’s forecast indicates that…
Bhubaneswar: The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, is expected to announce the results of the High School Certificate (HSC) Examination, in the second week of May. This was confirmed by BSE President Srikant Tarai during a media interaction on Tuesday. Updating on the ongoing evaluation process, Tarai said, “The paper checking for the Class…
New Delhi: Elmentoz Research, a Bhubaneswar-based cutting-edge deeptech biotech startup, has won the prestigious Startup Mahakumbh Grand Challenge Award 2025 for its groundbreaking innovation aimed at transforming the animal feed industry.
agatsinghpur: The third edition of the Jagatsinghpur Heritage Walks (JHW) was successfully held on the auspicious occasion of Shri Ram Navami, drawing around 30 heritage enthusiasts from within and outside the district.
Bhubaneswar: To revolutionize child health monitoring, Odisha has launched a five-day training-cum-workshop focused on developing an artificial intelligence-based tool for child anthropometry. The initiative, titled “AI for Growth Monitoring,” aims to harness the power of AI to improve the accuracy and efficiency of measuring children’s growth indicators. Principal Secretary, Women & Child Development Department, Shubha Sarma…
Bhubaneswar: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has achieved a major milestone in infrastructure development by commissioning a total of 281.5 kilometers of new railway lines and multi-tracking during the financial year 2024-25. This marks a remarkable 50 percent increase over the previous year’s achievement of 187.2 kilometers and highlights ECoR’s continued commitment to enhancing rail…
