Bhubaneswar- 20/09/2025:A meeting on State Seed Sub-Committee for release of 15 horticulture crop varieties was held today under the chairmanship of Principal Secretary, AG&FE, Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee. The varieties of crops recommended by the screening committee include eight varieties from OUAT Kalinga (Chilli, Brinjal, Amaranthus, Tomato, Cashew, Mango Ginger, Black Turmeric, Potato), two varieties from CTCRI (Sweet Potato, Yam ...

Bhubaneswar:20/9/25:Shri Ravi Mehra, Executive Director of Punjab & Sind Bank, paid a courtesy call on ShriManojAhuja, Chief Secretary of Odisha. During the meeting, ShriMehra apprised the Chief Secretary about the Bank’s proposed expansion plans in Odisha, which are aimed at strengthening its presence and enhancing financial services across the State. The ED informed the Chief Secretary that presently the bank ...

Bhubaneswar, 19/09/2025:The Government of Odisha has given top priority to agricultural mechanization to transform farming, enhance productivity, and empower farmers across the State. Presently, farm power availability in Odisha has risen to 2.61 kW per hectare in 2024-25, with a roadmap to achieve 3.50 kW/ha by 2036 and 4.50 kW/ha by 2047. For the current financial year, the State has ...

Bhubaneswar, 18th September 2025:A meeting with the World Bank Mission Team on the Externally Aided Project “Strengthening the State Statistical System under Odisha State Capability and Resilient Growth ” was held at the P&C Conference Hall, Bhubaneswar. The meeting was chaired by Smt. Anu Garg, IAS, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary, Odisha. Among others, Sri D. K. Jena, OSD-cum-Special Secretary, P ...

Bhubaneswar-18/09/2025:Pumped Storage Hydro Projects (PSPs) are emerging as a vital enabler of India’s energy transition. By storing surplus energy during off-peak hours and releasing it during peak demand or low renewable availability, PSPs offer cost-effective, long-duration grid-scale storage. They not only address the intermittency of renewables but also enhance grid stability by providing instant load response, black start capability, spinning ...

Bhubaneswar:18/9/25:The fourth and monsoon session of the 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly commenced on Thursday with a solemn start. Speaker Surama Padhy arrived at the Assembly at 11 AM, where she was greeted by the state armed police band. The session began with the singing of the national anthem inside the House. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi moved a condolence motion, ...

Bhubaneswar:18/9/25:In a major push to strengthen women-led self-help groups (SHGs), the Odisha government has signed four key Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) under the Mission Shakti initiative. Deputy Chief Minister Smt. Pravati Parida announced that Rs 110.97 crore will be credited to the accounts of 1.63 lakh SHGs as a grant towards bank loan repayment. The MoUs were signed with the ...

Newdelhi:18,09, 2025: The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), in partnership with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), convened a high-level regional policy dialogue, “Food Policy for a Changing World: Lessons and Priorities for South Asia”, on September 16, 2025, in New Delhi. The event also marked the South Asia launch of IFPRI’s 2025 Global Food Policy Report (GFPR). ...

Bhubaneswar:17/9/25: A high-level preparatory meeting for the historic Cuttack Bali Yatra 2025 was held on Monday under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja at Lok Seva Bhawan. The review focused on ensuring safety, traffic control, fire prevention, and overall management for the smooth conduct of the eight-day mega fair, scheduled to begin on November 5 (Kartik Purnima) and continue till ...

Bhubaneswar:17/9/25:Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi spearheaded the plantation of 75 lakh trees across the state as part of the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign, commemorating Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday. The drive, which began at sunrise, successfully achieved its ambitious goal of planting 75 lakh trees across Odisha by 1:33 PM. Addressing the gathering, CM Majhi urged ...