Odisha Livelihoods Mission, IIT-Bhubaneswar sign MoU to strengthen rural women-led enterprises

Bhubaneswar, June 8: In a significant step towards strengthening rural women-led enterprises, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was exchanged on Monday between the Odisha Livelihoods Mission (OLM) and IIT Bhubaneswar at Mission Shakti Bhawan, Bhubaneswar. The programme was held in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Women & Child Development, Mission Shakti […]

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Odisha: Bhadrak DEO staffer in Vigilance net

Bhubaneswar, June 5: Vigilance sleuths on Friday arrested a junior assistant posted at the Bhadrak District Education Office (DEO) for taking bribe of Rs 10,000. Accused Srikanta Kumar Dash has been apprehended by Odisha Vigilance while demanding and taking bribe of Rs 10,000 from a functionary of a private school in Bhadrak district to process […]

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Odisha Urban Academy Hostel inaugurated

Bhubaneswar, June 3: In a major step towards strengthening institutional capacity and building a future-ready urban governance ecosystem, Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Minister Dr Krushna Chandra Mohapatra on Wednesday inaugurated the newly constructed Hostel of the Odisha Urban Academy (OUA) at Basuaghai in Bhubaneswar. On the occasion, the Annual Training Calendar of the Odisha […]

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Odisha: Vice Chancellors’ conference in Bhubaneswar concludes

Bhubaneswar, June 1: Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, on Monday called upon Vice-Chancellors across the State to take proactive measures to protect university land from encroachment, stressing that safeguarding institutional assets was essential for the long-term growth and development of higher education institutions. Speaking at the valedictory session of the two-day Conference of Vice-Chancellors of […]

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Odisha: H&UD Department’s Special Camp Court disposes of 142 ODA cases 

Bhubaneswar, May 30: The Special Camp Court on Saturday disposed of as many as 142 cases registered under the Odisha Development Authorities (ODA) Act, 1982. In a landmark initiative aimed at ensuring speedy justice and enhancing citizen-centric governance, the Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department organised the Special Camp Court at UNNATI Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. […]

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Odisha Govt, ADB advance transformative urban mobility agenda for BCPPER Region

Bhubaneswar, May 30: In a significant step towards building a sustainable, integrated and future-ready mobility ecosystem, the Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department on Saturday reviewed the progress of the Asian Development Bank (ADB)-supported Technical Assistance Programme for preparation of a Comprehensive Regional Mobility Plan (CRMP) for the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack-Puri-Paradip Economic Region (BCPPER) and a State-wide […]

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Odisha: ECoR General Manager Inspects Sambalpur-Jharsuguda Road railway section 

Bhubaneswar: May 9: East Coast Railway General Manager Parmeshwar Funkwal conducted a comprehensive inspection of the Sambalpur-Jharsuguda Road Section on Saturday. The inspection focused on reviewing the safety measures, traffic facilities, passenger amenities and the ongoing infrastructure works across several stations in the section. During the inspection, Funkwal thoroughly reviewed the status of various traffic […]

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Odisha: Boyanika turns 70, targets Rs 280 crore turnover this fiscal 

Bhubaneswar, May 5: The Boyanika, the State’s premier handloom cooperative organisation, celebrated its 70th Foundation Day on Tuesday and is targeting Rs 280 crore turnover in 2026-27 financial year. “Odisha’s rich handloom is a living reflection of our culture, tradition, heritage and identity. It provides a livelihood to thousands of weavers & empowers the rural […]

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After Jabalpur boat capsize, Odisha mandates strict enforcement of Inland Water Boat Safety

Bhubaneswar, May 3: In the wake of the recent cruise capsize incident in Jabalpur that raised serious concerns over safety protocols, Odisha Government on Sunday directed strict enforcement of Inland Water Boat Safety in the State. A high-level meeting on the safety and security of boats plying in Odisha’s inland waters was convened under the […]

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World Skill Center-Bhubaneswar 2026 Application deadline extended till May 15

Bhubaneswar, May 2: The World Skill Center (WSC), Bhubaneswar, has extended the deadline for submission of online applications for admissions to its 202627 academic session until May 15, offering aspiring candidates across India an extended opportunity to take a decisive step toward industry-ready careers. The online entrance examination for the admissions to the courses is […]

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