Bhubaneswar: Odisha on Saturday marked another significant milestone in school education reform with the approval of 17 newly developed textbooks for Grades 5 and 8 during the 4th Core Committee Meeting on Syllabi and Textbook Development. The meeting was chaired by Dr. N. Thirumala Naik, Commissioner-cum-Secretary, School & Mass Education Department, and attended by all…
Ekamra Walks to Spotlight Boudh’s Traditional Sabar Sabaruni Nata and Odia film Nila Mastarani in Upcoming Odia Literary Trail.
Bhubaneswar: The 36th Konark Mahotsav 2025 and the 15th International Sand Art Festival concluded on a grand note with the presence of Hon’ble Governor of Odisha Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, lending special significance to the closing celebrations of the State’s flagship cultural festival. The concluding evening was also attended by the First Lady Jayashree Kambhampati,…
Bhubaneswar: A five-day skill development training programme for Class XII students and faculty members of IT-ITeS and Electronics & Hardware (E&H) trades of Government Vocational Higher Secondary Schools was inaugurated today at the Central Tool Room & Training Centre (CTTC) and the World Skill Centre (WSC) in Bhubaneswar. The initiative is being facilitated by the…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards ensuring inclusive and portable social welfare, the Government of Odisha and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have signed a Technical Assistance Agreement aimed at strengthening access to social protection for vulnerable migrant workers and their families. The partnership seeks to ensure uninterrupted access to essential services as…
Bhubaneswar: The State Level celebration of World Soil Day 2025 was held on December 5 at the auditorium of Krushi Bhavan, Bhubaneswar, underscoring the vital role of soil health in sustainable development. Observed with the global theme “Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities”, the event highlighted the growing importance of protecting soil resources to ensure food…
New Delhi: The Indo-German Partnership for Green and Sustainable Development (GSDP) convened the ninth edition of its GSDP Conversation Series at Maharashtra Sadan, focusing on ‘Electric Mobility: From System Integration to Skills Development’. The high-level roundtable brought together senior officials from central ministries, state and city governments, public transport undertakings, DISCOMs, industry leaders, financiers, skill…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to strengthen women-led urban livelihoods, the Housing & Urban Development Department today held a high-level meeting to accelerate convergence between Mission Shakti and the National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM). The discussions, held at Kharavela Bhawan, followed the directives of Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida and Hon’ble H&UD Minister Dr….
Konark: The third evening of the Konark Festival 2025 unfolded with vibrant cultural splendour as dignitaries and artists came together to celebrate India’s classical heritage. The Lamp Lighting Ceremony, graced by Tourism Commissioner-cum-Secretary Balwant Singh, Additional District Magistrate of Puri Sarat Chandra Behera, and Magar Dhanaji Raoso, DFO, Puri Wildlife Division, set the tone for…
Bhubaneswar: The Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department, in collaboration with the Odisha Sahitya Akademi, today celebrated the birth anniversary of Maa Ramadevi, honouring the life and legacy of one of Odisha’s most revered freedom fighters and social reformers. Odia Language, Literature & Culture Minister Surjyabanshi Suraj attended the programme as Chief Guest and paid…
