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IISc Bangalore to skill Odisha’s science, mathematics teachers
The Odisha government has roped in the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore to make science and mathematics teachers brush up their subject knowledge. “The government has given in-principal...
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Now JEE (Main) question papers in Odia language from 2021
The Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) has decided to conduct Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main) in Odia language along with 10 other languages from 2021. As per the notification issued...
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Bhubaneswar: Speed limits for light and heavy vehicles is 50 kmph
With the new traffic restrictions coming into effect from December 1, the Commissionerate police has put in place speed limits in the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. Commissionerate Police...
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Odisha signs MoU with Flipkart to empower weavers and artisans
The Odisha government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Flipkart to open national market access for weavers, artisans, and craftsmen of the State while empowering them to leverage the...
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Madhu App unveiled for Odisha school students to understand subjects
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched ‘Madhu’ app, an e-learning mobile phone application for school students to understand their subjects in a better and efficient way. Named after Utkal...
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India’s first Syngas plant to be established in Odisha: Dharmendra
Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has said the Centre has initiated a tender process for the establishment of a Syngas plant in Odisha, which would be first-of-its-kind in the country. “The...
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Three Odisha airports to be developed under Udan 4 scheme
The Centre has agreed to include three airports in Odisha under the regional connectivity scheme. The three airports would be developed under the UDAN 4 (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme, officials said....
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Odisha gets coastal highway of 415 km, cost Rs 7500 crore
Almost four years after its approval by the Centre, Odisha government has given green signal to the 415 km long Coastal Highway project (cost Rs 7,500 crore) that will link Gopalpur in the state and...
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Odisha: Marine Drive Eco-Retreat Festival from Dec 14 to Jan 31
The Odisha government will organize an international-level coastal festival named ‘Marine Drive Eco-Retreat’ Festival near Konark from December 14, 2019, to January 31, 2020. The senior officials of...
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30th Odisha State Film Awards 2019 announced – Check winners list
Odisha government announced the 30th Odisha State Film Awards 2019. Dramatist, lyricist and screenwriter Bijay Mishra will get the prestigious ‘Jayadev Puraskar’ for his lifetime contribution to...
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Odisha to open 45 fast track courts for speedy trial in rape cases
In order to ensure speedy trial in rape crimes against women and children, the Odisha Government decided to set up 45 fast track courts in the State. Of these, 21 courts would be dedicated to cases of...
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6,549 villages in Odisha yet to get mobile phone connectivity
There are more than 50,000 villages in the country that are yet to get mobile phone connectivity. Among the country’s states, Odisha has the largest number of villages – 6,549 – without mobile phone...
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Odisha boy earns praise from Russian President Vladimir Putin
A class-IX student of Odisha’s Berhampur has earned praise from Russian President Vladimir Putin for the innovative water dispenser he had created to solve the world’s water crisis, at an event in...
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Govt to set up Floating Solar projects in Odisha reservoirs
With huge potential to produce solar power in the State, the Odisha Government is mulling to set up Floating Solar Photo Voltaic (PV) Projects in the major reservoirs, Energy Secretary Bishnupada Sethi...
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Toshali National Crafts Mela 2019 in Bhubaneswar from December 15
The 14th edition of Toshali National Crafts Mela 2019, organised by the Handloom, Textiles and Handicrafts Department of the Odisha government, begins at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar from December 15. It...
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Now pay fees online without visiting RTO counters in Odisha
In view of heavy rush at regional transport offices (RTOs), Odisha government is set to launch a single receipt system allowing the applicants to deposit fees and all types of charges online. The...
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Residential, income, caste certificates to be issued on self-declaration
As part of the 5T initiative, people will no longer have to visit tehsil offices to obtain residential, income and caste certificates or land-related documents from now onwards. The government will...
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Jagannath Temple in Puri to remain open whole night on Dec 25
The Jagannath Temple in Puri will remain open the whole night on December 25 on account of the solar eclipse. This was decided at a meeting of the Chhattisa Nijog presided over by the chief...
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Jala Sathi: Piped water supply to every family in urban areas of Odisha
To ensure piped water supply to every family in urban areas, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched a ‘Jala Sathi’ programme in Bhubaneswar. Under the ‘Jala Sathi’ programme, over 5,000 women...
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Two sisters from Odisha to get ICCW National Bravery Award 2019
Purnima Giri and Sabita Giri, two braveheart sisters from Odisha’s Kendrapara district, will be conferred with Indian Council for Child Welfare’s (ICCW) National Bravery Award 2019. The sisters...
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