Bhubaneswar: The Utkarsh Odisha: Make in Odisha Conclave 2025 has emerged as a monumental success for the state, attracting ₹20,900 crore in investment proposals across key sectors such as IT/ITeS, electronics, semiconductors, data centers, and related industries. These investments are expected to generate over 49,000 direct and indirect jobs, providing a significant boost to Odisha’s…
Bhubaneswar: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) achieved a significant milestone with the successful back-to-back flight tests of its indigenously developed Pralay missile on July 28 and 29, 2025, from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. The tests were conducted as part of User Evaluation Trials to validate both the…
With the rising covid cases in the state, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has sanctioned additional funds from Chief Minister Relief Funds (CMRF) to three districts on Thursday for Covid Management. Patnaik sanctioned Rs 2 crore for Puri district. The district had previously received an amount of Rs 14,59,74,408. With this additional release, Puri district now…
Nayagarh: To revive the traditional preferred nutritious foods and make people aware of the benefit of locally cultivated and uncultivated diverse foods, a unique food festival has been oragnised in Tribal dominated Kandhamal, Rayagada, and Nayagarh districts of Odisha. Recently Nirman, an Odisha based NGO organised the festival with the support of SWISSAID at Ganbharikhola…
Bhubaneswar: The spirit of resilience and hope shone bright at the Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital as young cancer patients took to the ramp, spreading joy among cancer survivors and patients on the occasion of World Cancer Day. The event, organized by the hospital’s Department of Oncosciences, saw children battling leukemia walk the…
Bhubaneswar: A fresh spell of heavy to very heavy rainfall is on the horizon for Odisha as a new low-pressure system is likely to develop over the north Bay of Bengal around July 24, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The weather agency has issued multiple warnings for various districts over the next four…
Bhubaneswar: A day-long Consultative Workshop on Sustainable Development Goal-5 (Gender Equality): Reimagining Development through a Gender Lens – Inclusive, Safe, Sustainable was organised today by the Planning and Convergence Department, Government of Odisha, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) at Bhubaneswar. The workshop aimed to deliberate on pressing issues surrounding gender equality…
Jhalawar, Rajasthan: A routine school day turned into a nightmare at Peeplodi Government School in Jhalawar district’s Manoharthana block, where a classroom ceiling collapsed on Friday, killing six students and injuring over 30 others. The incident occurred while 35 students of Class 7 were seated inside a room that suddenly gave way, trapping them under…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi highlighted the launch of the PM-USHA program as a testament to the success of the ‘Double Engine Government,’ emphasizing its potential to revolutionize education in the state. Introduced on the 81st day of the government, the program reflects Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for India’s education sector and aims…
Kimberley: In a thrilling encounter at the Kimberley Oval, Australia secured a comprehensive victory against Sri Lanka in the ongoing U19 World Cup.
