Bhubaneswar15/5/25:: In a significant move aimed at enhancing financial literacy and boosting employability among students, the Odisha government on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE). The partnership is expected to transform the educational landscape by integrating industry-relevant financial education into the state’s higher education curriculum. “The MoU signed today will ...

Bhubaneswar:14/5/25: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi spearheaded a vibrant Tricolour bike rally here this morning to express solidarity with the Indian armed forces and celebrate the success of the recent anti-terrorism operation, codenamed ‘Sindoor’. The Chief Minister himself flagged off the rally from the Kalinga Stadium, actively participating as he rode alongside police personnel, security forces, public representatives, and a ...

Bhubaneswar:14/5/25:In a landmark decision aimed at enhancing inclusivity in higher education, the Odisha State Cabinet has approved an 11.25% reservation for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) students in-state public universities, government colleges, and aided higher secondary institutions. Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi announced the decision post the cabinet meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan on Wednesday. The new policy, set ...

Bhubaneswar, 14/05/2025:A two-day workshop and review meeting for field officers working in the Department of Handloom, Textiles, and Handicrafts commenced today. The event was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Minister of Cooperation, Handloom, Textiles, and Handicrafts, Shri Pradeep Bal Samanta, who remarked that handloom and handicrafts are one of the prime cultural identities of Odisha. He emphasized the need to strengthen ...

Bhubaneswar – 14/05/2025:Under the leadership of the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, India has become a leading country in the field of renewable energy. Odisha’s contribution to this is increasing significantly. To move forward with the goal of a Viksit Odisha, we have to increase the use of green energy, renewable energy. Under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana, along ...

Cuttack:13/5/25: Odisha government has appointed Prof. (Dr.) Mihir Prasad Mishra, Principal of S.C.S (Autonomous) College, Puri, as a Member of the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) for a term of six years or until he attains the age of 62 years. A notification issued by the General Administration and Public Grievance Department stated that the conditions of his service will ...

Bhubaneswar:13/5/25: A high-level meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja was held today at the Conference Hall of Kharavel Bhawan, focusing on various governance and administrative matters. The meeting emphasised discussions on new state government schemes, filling vacant posts across departments, ensuring timely retirement benefits and pensions for government employees, and reviewing follow-up actions related to Secretaries’ district-level monitoring visits. ...

Puri:11/5/25:Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has suspended Ramakrushna Das Mahapatra, a senior servitor of Puri Srimandir, for 30 days following allegations of breaching temple traditions. The suspension comes amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the Digha Jagannath Temple in West Bengal. Mahapatra, who also serves as the Secretary of Daitapati Nijog, was accused of unauthorised involvement in the consecration of idols ...

Bhubaneswar:10/5/25: Odia students studying at Central Sanskrit University, Jammu, returned to Odisha today after educational institutions in Jammu were closed due to the current situation. Upon arrival at Bhubaneswar railway station, the students were welcomed by officers from the Directorate of Odisha Parivar under the Department of Odia Language, Literature and Culture, Odisha Government, and the Commerce and Transport Department. The ...

New Delhi:8/5/25:  Odisha Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment Shri Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo participated in the Kharif Abhiyan 2025 of the National Conference on Agriculture held at the Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Kendra located in New Delhi. Principal Secretary Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee was also present. This Kharif Abhiyan 2025 was held under the chairmanship of ...