Artificial intelligence to drive real-time monitoring, offender profiling, and hotspot prediction across forest regions Bhubaneswar : The Forest, Environment & Climate Change Department, Government of Odisha, in collaboration with the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) and NTT DATA, has officially launched the Hostile Activity Watch Kernel (HAWK) — an advanced AI-driven platform designed to revolutionize…
Veteran central banker to head Department of Economic and Policy Research from March 2025 Bhubaneswar : The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Sanjay Kumar Hansda as Executive Director (ED) effective March 3, 2025. The announcement marks a key addition to the central bank’s top management team. Hansda, a seasoned economist and career central…
MoU signed with CTTC Bhubaneswar to enhance employability and create sustainable livelihoods Bhubaneswar : In a major step towards empowering rural communities, National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise, has launched a new corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative focused on skill development and employability enhancement for rural youth in Odisha. The…
District administration moves to complete process within a month to fast-track North Odisha connectivity project Bhubaneswar : The Mayurbhanj district administration has initiated the process of land acquisition for the proposed broad-gauge (BG) railway line between Budhamara and Chakulia, marking a key step toward improving railway connectivity in northern Odisha. District Collector Hemakanta Say directed…
Over 4,600 women become entrepreneurs through financial inclusion, skill training, and social empowerment Bhubaneswar : Empowering women is not just an act of inclusion—it is an act of transformation. In one of Odisha’s most underdeveloped districts, Kalahandi, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has been quietly leading this transformation through its flagship initiative, Project…
Indigenous technology drives digital inclusion under PM Modi’s Digital India vision Bhubaneswar : In a major step toward bridging the digital divide in Odisha, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has successfully installed 1,665 telecom towers to provide mobile connectivity to 2,472 unconnected and remote villages across the state. All these towers are equipped with renewable…
Focus on regional balance, irrigation, education, and welfare as government pledges inclusive growth for western Odisha Bhubaneswar : Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a massive development package worth ₹1,101 crore for Nuapada district, reaffirming his government’s focus on equitable regional growth and inclusive governance. The announcement came during his visit to the district, where…
Development Commissioner Anu Garg directs speedy completion to boost agricultural output before Rabi season Bhubaneswar : The Odisha government conducted a high-level review of three key irrigation projects — Kanupur, Subarnarekha, and Anandpur — aimed at strengthening the state’s agricultural infrastructure and improving water availability for farmers. Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary (Water Resources) Anu Garg…
New framework to regulate fishing, curb illegal prawn farming, and promote sustainable livelihoods around Asia’s largest brackish lagoon Bhubaneswar : The Odisha government has initiated the process of formulating a comprehensive fisheries policy for Chilika Lake, Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon, in a major step toward preserving its delicate ecosystem and securing the livelihoods of…
From indigenous 4G rollout to new rail lines, upgraded hospitals, and housing for tribal families, the initiatives target inclusive growth and digital empowerment Bhubaneswar : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for a series of development projects worth over Rs 50,000 crore in Jharsuguda, Odisha. Spanning telecommunications, railways, education,…
