Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government partnered with the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) to scale up women-led agricultural enterprises by introducing climate-smart technologies, sustainable farming practices and value-addition initiatives for Self-Help Groups (SHGs) across the state. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Mission Shakti Department and ICRISAT at Mission…

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Thursday signed a Programmatic Transaction Advisory Services Agreement (TASA) with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, to strengthen the state’s Public-Private Partnership (PPP) ecosystem and attract private investment in key infrastructure sectors. The agreement was signed in the presence of Chief Secretary…

Puri: An estimated eight to nine lakh devotees from across the country and abroad gathered in Puri on Thursday to witness the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Chakraraj Sudarshana. Despite persistent rainfall, all major rituals, including the ceremonial pulling of the three chariots, were completed smoothly. The Odisha government…

Bhubaneswar: Indian Railways is set to introduce the country’s first Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trainset, marking a significant milestone in its transition towards cleaner and more sustainable rail transport. The hydrogen-powered train, which generates electricity onboard using hydrogen and emits only water vapour, represents the next phase in India’s journey from steam and diesel traction to…

Bhubaneswar: Paralakhemundi Railway Station in Odisha’s Gajapati district has been redeveloped into a modern, accessible and heritage-inspired transport hub under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS), with Indian Railways blending upgraded passenger amenities with the town’s royal legacy. Completed at a cost of around ₹17 crore, the redevelopment project is among the stations that will…

Bhubaneswar: Talcher Railway Station in Odisha’s Angul district has been redeveloped into a modern and passenger-friendly transport hub under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS), with upgraded infrastructure, improved passenger amenities and design elements showcasing the region’s rich cultural heritage. The station, redeveloped at an estimated cost of ₹13 crore, is among the 59 railway…

Puri: The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) on Thursday launched its new national programme, ‘Project Gaja-Lok – Elephant Lands and their Cultural Symbolism in Asia’, from Puri, marking the beginning of a nationwide initiative to document and promote the cultural and ecological significance of elephants. The project was inaugurated by eminent…

Bhubaneswar/Blantyre (Malawi): Bhubaneswar-headquartered CSM Technologies Limited has secured a World Bank-funded international contract to develop an Electronic Auctioning Platform (EAP) for the Government of Malawi, further expanding its global footprint in digital public infrastructure (DPI) solutions. The project has been awarded by the Public Private Partnership Commission (PPPC) of Malawi to CSM Tech Limited, the…

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government on Tuesday reviewed the progress of drinking water and sanitation projects across the state, with a focus on completing pending infrastructure works and strengthening rural water supply systems under the Jal Jeevan Mission. The review took place during the 19th meeting of the Steering Committee of the Odisha Water and Sanitation…