Bhubaneswar: In a commendable display of rapid response and coordination, the East Coast Railway has successfully restored the train route between Jarati and Maliguda stations on the Koraput–Kirandul line—just two days after a massive landslide disrupted services on July 2, 2025. The section falls under the Waltair Division and was affected by incessant rains that…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Government held the second meeting of the State Task Force on the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 at Lok Seva Bhawan, bringing together key departments and institutions to assess coordinated progress and chart the way forward. The meeting was chaired by Smt. Anu Garg, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary, and focused…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the Shabari Sanskrutika Bhavan at IRC Village in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday. The newly opened centre, dedicated to the tribal communities of southern Odisha—particularly from Koraput, Rayagada, Nabarangpur, and Malkangiri—will serve as a vital hub for short-stay accommodation, educational support, employment facilitation, and cultural promotion. During the inaugural ceremony,…
Bhubaneswar: To boost scientific learning, research, and innovation in eastern India, Odisha’s Minister for Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare and Science & Technology, Krushna Chandra Patra, met Union Minister of State for Science & Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh in New Delhi on Tuesday to seek central support for the establishment of a cutting-edge Science City…
Bhubaneswar: In one of the deadliest industrial tragedies in recent times, at least four workers from Odisha lost their lives in a massive explosion at the Sigachi Industries Limited pharmaceutical plant in Telangana’s Sangareddy district. The blast, which occurred on Monday morning in the Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) drying unit, also left several others injured and…
New Delhi: Amid growing speculation surrounding sudden unexplained deaths, especially among young adults, the Government of India has released findings from multiple scientific studies that definitively conclude no direct link between COVID-19 vaccination and sudden deaths in the country. Two comprehensive studies—led by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the National Centre for…
Bhubaneswar: In a breakthrough for India’s disaster response and indigenous innovation, an Odisha-based deep tech startup, BonV Aero, has emerged as a critical partner in the Indian Army’s rescue operations following devastating landslides in Lachen, Sikkim. The successful deployment of the company’s Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) drone not only saved valuable time but also helped…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to host the Energy Ministers’ Conclave later this year, bringing together energy leaders from across India to chart the course for a sustainable and climate-resilient future. The high-level conclave will be organised in collaboration with the Tony Blair Institute and IIT Kanpur, positioning Odisha at the forefront of national energy transition…
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture, Farmers Empowerment and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singhdeo, conducted a comprehensive review of key infrastructure projects undertaken by the Odisha Power Generation Corporation (OPGC) and Odisha Hydro Power Corporation (OHPC), emphasizing the need to accelerate execution timelines to strengthen the state’s power infrastructure. Chairing a high-level meeting, Singhdeo…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to strengthen urban financial governance, the Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Department of the Government of Odisha has launched a 40-day residential Induction Training Programme for newly appointed accountants of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). The programme commenced at the Madhusudan Das Regional Academy of Financial Management (MDRAFM) in Bhubaneswar. The inaugural…
