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Newdelhi: 18/12/25:The Government of India is taking sustained measures to strengthen the functioning and audience reach of Doordarshan and Akashvani in an increasingly competitive broadcasting environment. To improve content quality and variety, a simplified Content Sourcing Policy was introduced in 2024 to enable wider participation and faster acquisition of programmes. New programmes are launched regularly, and local artists are engaged ...

Newdelhi:18/12/25:Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan chaired the 3rd meeting of the Consultative Committee on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Learning in New Delhi today. Minister of State for Education and DoNER, Shri Sukanta Majumdar; Minister of State for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (IC) and Education, Shri Jayant Chaudhary; Members of the Committee, Secretary, Department of School ...

Bhubaneswar:`18/12/25: The rhythmic beat of the dholak and the tinkling of anklets filled the air at Bhanja Kala Mandap in Bhubaneswar as the National Puppet Festival, known as Jatiya Kandhei Naat Utsav, commenced its two-day celebration. Organised by the Department of Odia Language, Literature and Culture, this vibrant event serves as a dedicated platform to revive and honor the ancient ...

Puri: 18/12/25:Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday formally unveiled the beautifully crafted wall calendar, desk calendar, and special diary for the English New Year 2026, published by the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA). The launch ceremony took place after the first copies of the publications were offered to Lord Jagannath at the Shree Mandir in Puri on the ...

Bhubaneswar: 18/12/25:In a significant development reflecting sensitivity to public opinion, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislators in Odisha have formally requested Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to reconsider the recent increase in salaries and allowances for MLAs and former legislators. A crucial meeting of the BJP legislative party was held today at the party’s state headquarters in Bhubaneswar. Health and Parliamentary ...

The monitoring mechanism for ongoing projects was reviewed Emphasis was laid on adopting online monitoring to expedite project implementation Bhubaneswar 18th December 2025:The 30th Board of Directors Meeting of OMBADC was held today on 18th December 2025, under the Chairmanship of the Chief Secretary-cum-Chairman, OMBADC, in the Conference Hall of LokSevaBhawan, Odisha, Bhubaneswar. Directors who attended the meeting included the ...

Bhubaneswar, 18/12/2025:The Kharif season paddy procurement process is currently underway in the state. Extensive arrangements have been made for this season. A review meeting was held through video conferencing under the chairmanship of Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Shri Krushna Chandra Patra on the current status and progress of the paddy procurement process in the state, in which senior ...

Bhubaneswar:18/12/25:GAIL CGD Bhubaneswar successfully conducted a Level-III Offsite Emergency Mock Drill at the CRPF Group Centre Colony, Bhubaneswar, on 18.12.2025, as part of its ongoing commitment to community safety, emergency preparedness, and public awareness. The mock drill scenario simulated a gas leakage followed by fire due to rupture of a 32 mm MDPE City Gas Distribution pipeline, caused by third-party ...

Bhubaneswar:18th December, 2025:The Amrit Peedhi Students Global Summit was inaugurated today at the Convocation Hall of Utkal University, jointly organized by Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT) and Utkal University with the support of the Higher Education Department. The three-day summit will continue till 20th December with the theme “Governance of Artificial Intelligence and Its Ethics.” Over 500 students ...

Bhubaneswar, December 18, 2025:The two-day Healthcare Startup Conclave 2025, organized by Startup Odisha, MSME Department, Government of Odisha, concluded successfully at the O-Hub Incubation Centre. Themed “Inspiring Health Innovation for Odisha and Beyond,” the event engaged over 150 healthcare entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, academicians, professionals, aspiring entrepreneurs and students, strengthening the state’s path to becoming a healthcare innovation hub. The participants ...