Odisha Government Initiates “Eco-friendly” Kitchens in Residential Schools

Bhubaneswar: Taking a significant step towards environmental awareness and sustainable practices, the ST&SC Development, Minorities, and Backward Classes Welfare Department of Odisha have announced the conversion of traditional kitchens in its residential schools and hostels to “Eco-friendly” ones. The decision aims to eliminate the use of conventional cooking methods across the state. Commissioner-cum-Secretary of ST&SC…

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IIM Sambalpur Hosts 100 Cube Start-Up Conclave to Boost Entrepreneurship in Odisha

Sambalpur: IIM Sambalpur, a leading management institution, is gearing up to host the 100 Cube Start-Up Conclave on March 1, 2024, aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and empowering youth to innovate and create value. This unique startup initiative, a collaboration between the Ministry of Education, Government of India, and IIM Sambalpur, aims to establish 100 startups…

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Microsoft Co-founder Bill Gates Commends Odisha’s Transformative Initiatives

Bhubaneswar: Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and renowned philanthropist, visited Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at Naveen Niwas, the chief minister’s residence, on Wednesday. Chief Minister Patnaik took to his X handle (formerly Twitter) to share the news, expressing his delight at having a wonderful discussion with Gates. The conversation revolved around Odisha’s technology-driven initiatives for…

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Coal India Limited (CIL) and BHEL Join Hands for Ammonium Nitrate Plant in Odisha

New Delhi: Public sector giants Coal India Limited (CIL) and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) sealed a significant partnership on Wednesday by signing a joint venture (JV) agreement. The collaboration aims to establish an ammonium nitrate plant utilizing surface coal gasification technology, as announced by the Coal Ministry. The proposed plant is set to be…

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President Droupadi Murmu Initiates Major Development Projects in Rairangpur, Odisha

Rairangpur:   The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, laid the foundation stones for the Central Government Holiday Home and Sports Complex in Rairangpur, Odisha today, in a significant move towards bolstering infrastructure and promoting the welfare of tribal communities. The ceremonial event, held on February 28, 2024, also saw the virtual inauguration of various road projects and the Eklavya Model Residential School in Barsahi.

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