Bhubaneswar November: 2025:A “Capacity Building and Leadership Development Workshop” for Principals and Senior faculty Members of Government Colleges was jointly organized by the Higher Education Department, Odisha State Higher Education Council, and Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB). Held from 27th October to 1st November, the workshop brought together Principals and senior faculty members from 36 Government Colleges across Odisha. ...

Bhubaneswar:1/11/25:The National Conference on Handlooms & Handicrafts 2025 concluded today in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, reaffirming the Government’s commitment to reimagining India’s handmade sector as a vital pillar of Viksit Bharat 2047. Organised by the Offices of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms) and Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, the two-day conference brought together senior officials from States and Union Territories, policymakers, and ...

Bhubaneswar:31/10/25: In a major relief to small and medium entrepreneurs, the Odisha government has decided to exempt MSME industrialists from paying land conversion fees and rent, informed Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari today. He said that entrepreneurs setting up Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the state will no longer need to apply for land conversion or pay related charges. ...

Bhubaneswar:31/10/25: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi kicked off the Run for Unity at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, marking the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The Sports and Youth Services Department organized the event, which drew over a thousand enthusiastic participants, including students, athletes, and officials. As the event unfolded, the Chief Minister highlighted unity, brotherhood, and patriotism ...

Bhubaneswar, 31/10/25:Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi visited the Water Resources Department at Rajiv Bhawan on October 31, 2025, to review its operations and plans. He began the visit by inspecting the State Hydrological Data Center, where he studied real-time data on water reservoirs and river systems across the state. Majhi emphasized the importance of using technology to manage water ...

 Showcasing India’s Weaving Heritage and Future Vision  Empowering Artisans and Promoting India’s Craft Economy Bhubaneswar, 31st October 2025:The National Conference on Handlooms & Handicrafts, organized by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, began today at Hotel Taj Vivanta, Bhubaneswar, celebrating India’s rich weaving traditions and exploring pathways for future growth. The two-day event aims to empower artisans, ...

Mumbai:30/10/25:Odisha, known as the Maritime Gateway of Eastern India, has once again highlighted its maritime strength, innovation, and cultural depth on a national platform. The Odisha State Stall at India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025 in Mumbai has been awarded the title of Best Stall, recognising its creative design, engaging content, and visionary presentation of the state’s maritime heritage and future ...

Bhubaneswar:29/10/25:To nurture and celebrate literary creativity in Odisha, the Pratibha Ray Foundation Trust, founded by eminent writer and Jnanpith awardee Dr. Pratibha Ray, has instituted the Akshaya Upanyasa Puraskar. The distinguished jury for this edition of the award has unanimously chosen writer Lopamudra Mishra as the recipient of the Fifth Akshaya Upanyasa Puraskar for her remarkable novel “Chitralipi”, published by ...

Bhubaneswar:28/10/25:The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a severe cyclone warning for southern Odisha as Cyclone Montha gains strength over the west-central Bay of Bengal. At 8:30 a.m. on October 28, the storm was located 160 km south-southeast of Machilipatnam and 530 km from Gopalpur, Odisha. It continues to move north-northwest at 12 kmph and is expected to make landfall ...

Bhubaneswar:28/10/25:Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched the state-level Vigilance Awareness Week 2025 at Lok Seva Bhavan, Bhubaneswar, with a strong call to action against corruption. He began the event by administering the integrity pledge to officials, urging everyone to treat the fight against corruption as a shared moral duty. Since the new government assumed office, the administration has dismissed ...