Baripada: To prepare Odisha’s youth for evolving industries and meet the growing demand for skilled professionals across national & international organisations, a significant emphasis is being placed on revamping Industrial Training Institutes (ITI) and Polytechnic Institutes while strengthening their infrastructure. In 1957, TTI was established in Takatpur at the tribal dominated Mayurbhanj district, to enhance…
The Orissa High Court has directed the state government to provide details regarding the status of the investigation into the murder of former Minister Naba Kishore Das. The directive was issued while hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by social activist Pinakapani Mohanty, who requested a CBI probe into the case. The petitioner emphasized…
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched the ‘Digital House’ under the National e-Vidhan Application in the Odisha Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, in the presence of Speaker Surama Padhy. This initiative marks a significant step towards digital transformation, as the Odisha Assembly has adopted a paperless approach, allowing members to use tablets during House sessions. The…
In a significant effort to enhance Odisha’s aviation infrastructure and align with the vision of Viksit Odisha, the 3rd High Power Committee (HPC) meeting focused on aviation-related developments was held today, chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja at Lok Seva Bhavan. The discussions underscored the state’s commitment to improving regional connectivity, modernizing airport facilities, and…
Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja Chairs High-Level Meeting on PMIS A high-level meeting chaired by Shri Manoj Ahuja, IAS, Chief Secretary, Odisha, held on 11th February 2025 at the 2nd floor Conference Hall of Lok Seva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar in the presence of Ms. Deepti Gaur Mukerjee, Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Government of India, and…
SJTA Chief Administrator, Dr Arabinda Kumar Padhee chaired a meeting in Bhubaneswar on the use of organic rice in the preparation of Mahaprasad at Srimandir in Puri. The state government is making efforts to use chemical-free, organic rice in Mahaprasad. The Suar-Mahasuar community and Shree Mandira administration have welcomed this initiative. Initially, organic rice will…
The Odisha government has approved a Rs 104 crore infrastructure development project for 90 grant-in-aid private colleges across the state. The funds will be used for new construction and renovation projects, including student hostels, classrooms, libraries, laboratories, computer labs, multipurpose halls, administrative buildings, and toilets. Funds will be disbursed in phases, with 33% released in…
In the early hours of today, police in the Boudh district received information about the smuggling of a substantial quantity of ganja, totaling 2,720 kg, near Panthai Chack on the Baghiapada and Khandbar road. Acting on this intelligence, the police conducted a raid targeting three individuals suspected of possessing the narcotic substance. However, the suspects…
The Chief Minister of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi, announced that the Mid-Day Meal (MDM) scheme will now include students in Classes IX and X. This decision was made during the centenary celebrations of Ranihat High School. The initiative aims to improve educational outcomes and provide nutritional support to high school students. The decision follows the…
In a determined push to enhance road safety and save lives, a high-level review meeting was chaired by Principal Secretary, Commerce and Transport Department Smt Usha Padhee, today. The meeting focused on assessing ongoing initiatives and charting strategic interventions to create a safer, more secure transportation network across the state. The review evaluated the implementation…
