Bhubaneswar: A four-district economic corridor covering 19 urban areas is taking shape in Odisha with the proposed Bhubaneswar-Kataka-Puri-Paradip Economic Region (BKPPER) aiming to integrate infrastructure, industry, urban development and investment across one of the state’s most economically significant belts. The ambitious initiative is expected to generate more than 40 lakh non-farm jobs and attract corporate…
Bhubaneswar: A decade after the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 came into force, stakeholders in Odisha have called for a stronger focus on prevention, family-based care and grassroots interventions to keep children away from institutional care and conflict with law. The issue came into focus at a State-Level Stakeholders’ Consultation on…
Bhubaneswar: A regular train journey turned into a celebration of books and literature on Sunday as around 100 readers and writers boarded the Bhubaneswar–Daspalla MEMU for a unique literary experience under the Rail Reading Campaign “Gift A Book”. Organised by East Coast Railway in association with Walking Book Fairs, Bhubaneswar, the campaign transformed Train No….
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has stepped up implementation of its decision to change the English spellings of several place names to bring them in line with their Odia pronunciation, directing all district Collectors to ensure uniform use of the revised nomenclature across government establishments. Additional Chief Secretary, Revenue & Disaster Management Department, Dr Arabinda Kumar…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has decided to carry forward its rural bridge-building programme for another five years, signalling a continued focus on improving road connectivity to villages separated by rivers, streams and other natural barriers. The programme, launched as Biju Setu Yojana in 2011-12, will now be implemented as Setu Bandhan Yojana from 2026-27 to…
Bhubaneswar: Seven education officials from Odisha have earned national recognition for innovative initiatives aimed at improving learning outcomes, strengthening school safety and ensuring greater student retention. The officials were conferred the National Awards for Innovations and Good Practices in Educational Administration by the National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA), New Delhi, at a…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has called upon banks to expand credit support to agriculture, MSMEs and women-led enterprises while improving access to banking services in rural areas to support the state’s goal of becoming a major economic hub in eastern India. The call came at the 184th State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) meeting held in…
Bhubaneswar: Moving beyond conventional narratives of disability and awareness, Samarthya 2026 used the power of cinema to spotlight confidence, achievement and the contributions of persons with disabilities to society. The national short film festival, organised by the Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) Department, was held at the MMIT Auditorium in Bhubaneswar…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is looking to take tourism beyond its established destinations by promoting smaller attractions, homestays, heritage sites and local experiences across districts, with a focus on creating jobs and strengthening rural economies. The Tourism Department on Friday held an orientation programme for Local Tourism Promotion Councils (LTPCs) under the Odisha Tourism Vision 2036/47. The…
Bhubaneswar: More than 2.25 lakh students across Odisha are set to benefit from new skill development and artificial intelligence initiatives as the Higher Education Department signed three MoUs and launched a series of digital platforms aimed at improving employability, academic assessment and learning outcomes. The initiatives were unveiled at the Tennis Centre Auditorium of Kalinga…
