CM Unveils Logo; First Phase to Upgrade 2,200 Schools with Modern Classrooms, Digital Learning and Sports Infrastructure Bhubaneswar: Odisha has taken a major stride toward reshaping its school education system with the unveiling of the Godabarish Adarsha Vidyalaya scheme logo by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. The initiative, described…
State orders oil companies to tighten supply chains, boost safety checks, and ensure uninterrupted access to cooking gas Bhubaneswar: In a move to strengthen consumer protection and guarantee smooth access to cooking gas, the Odisha government has issued strict instructions to public-sector oil companies, stressing the need for reliable LPG delivery and stronger oversight of…
State plans iconic secretariat and Assembly complex as part of a modern, future-ready capital Bhubaneswar: Odisha is preparing for one of its biggest administrative infrastructure upgrades in decades, with the government approving plans for a state-of-the-art secretariat and a new Assembly complex. Beyond architectural grandeur, the project aims to bring transformative improvements to governance, efficiency,…
Talks with NTPC and NPCIL, Major Renewable Expansion, and Green Hydrogen Hubs Mark State’s Push Toward an Advanced Energy Future Bhubaneswar: Odisha is taking significant strides to advance its long-term energy strategy, initiating formal discussions with NTPC and the Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL) to set up nuclear power plants in the state. The…
FinTech & InsurTech Training, Global Exposure, and Industry Pathways at the Core of New Multi-Year Initiative Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to strengthen digital finance talent across India and Asia, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) and the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) have joined hands through a multi-year partnership aimed at expanding youth digital…
State eyes major boost to scientific learning, youth innovation, and regional research capacity Bhubaneswar: In a major push to strengthen scientific education and innovation in Eastern India, the Odisha government is set to establish a state-of-the-art Science City in Bhubaneswar. Envisioned across 100 acres, the project aims to become a vibrant hub of science learning,…
Event to Unite Global, National, and State Energy Stakeholders Under the Theme “Powering India: Sufficiency, Balance, Innovation” Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Energy Department has officially announced the Global Energy Leaders’ Summit (GELS) 2025, a landmark international event that will be held in Puri from December 5 to 7 next year. Designed as a high-level platform for…
High-level consultation focuses on incentives, charging infrastructure, and inter-departmental synergy for sustainable transport transformation Bhubaneswar : In a decisive move to accelerate the shift toward electric mobility, the Odisha Commerce and Transport Department convened a high-level stakeholder consultation to discuss and refine the proposed amendments to the Odisha Electric Vehicle Policy. The initiative aims to…
State targets faster coal evacuation, improved hinterland connectivity and industrial expansion through new logistics corridors Bhubaneswar: In a major push toward strengthening its logistics and industrial backbone, the Odisha government is planning to develop new railway corridors under the public-private partnership (PPP) model. These corridors will form part of the state’s port-led industrialisation strategy, designed…
ACS Satyabrata Sahu directs officials to prioritise land diversion, expedite statutory approvals for highways, railways and telecom works Bhubaneswar : In a decisive move to accelerate infrastructure growth, the Odisha government has directed forest officials to fast-track forest land diversion proposals and environmental clearances for critical projects, including national highways, railways, pipelines, and mobile connectivity…
