Bhubaneswar:18/4/25:Odisha’s agricultural sector is set for a transformation as the state government facilitates a seven-day educational visit to Malaysia for 14 farmers and 14 agricultural officers. The initiative, backed by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and the World Bank, is designed to equip local farmers with modern techniques to enhance productivity and sustainability. During their time in Malaysia, the delegation will ...

Newdelhi:18/4/25:In a significant development, two distinguished 1994-batch IAS officers from the Odisha cadre, Santosh Sarangi and Ranjana Chopra, have been empanelled to hold Secretary or Secretary equivalent posts at the Centre. This marks a notable milestone in their illustrious careers in the Indian Administrative Service. Santosh Sarangi, who currently serves as the Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), has been ...

Bhubaneswar: 17/4/25:Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari on Thursday visited the World Skill Centre in Bhubaneswar during his tour to Odisha. Gadkari expressed his happiness, observing that the centre is playing a significant role in skill development and offering industry-oriented training to the youth of the state. The Union Minister also praised the State Government for ...

Bhubaneswar:17/4/25:Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced new National Highway (NH) projects worth over Rs 4,000 crore. The initiative includes the foundation stone laying and inauguration of 19 road projects spanning 154 km, aimed at strengthening connectivity across key districts. The projects will significantly improve transportation networks in regions like Khurda, Puri, Ganjam, Kandhamal, and Nayagarh. Enhanced roadways will facilitate economic ...

Bhubaneswar:17/4/25:Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi, the Union Minister for MSME, visited the Central Tool Room and Training Centre (CTTC), Bhubaneswar, an autonomous body under the Ministry of MSME, considered as the best among all the other Technology Centres under the Ministry, today, followed by the visit to Pharmaceutical Cluster in Mancheswar Industrial Estate in Bhubaneswar, a Common Facility Centre (CFC), established ...

Bhubaneswar: 17/4/25:Biju Janata Dal (BJD) chief and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik paid tribute to his father late Biju Patnaik, on 28th death anniversary today. Along with party leaders and supporters, Naveen paid floral tribute to the statue of Biju Patnaik at Biju Patnaik Park in Bhubaneswar in the morning. Taking to his X handle, he wrote, “Tributes of the ...

Bhubaneswar:17/4/25:Biju Janata Dal (BJD) supremo Naveen Patnaik filed his nomination for the party’s presidency on Thursday, April 17, 2025. He aims to secure his ninth consecutive term as leader. The veteran leader, who has been a cornerstone of Odisha politics for over two decades, submitted his nomination papers as the sole candidate, reinforcing his unchallenged leadership within the party. The ...

Bhubaneswar:16/4/25:The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has officially announced the elected presidents for 18 organisational districts. The announcement was made by Pratap Keshari Deb, the State Returning Officer, at the BJD Election Office located in Sankha Bhawan, Forest Park, Unit-VI, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. This election marks a significant step in the party’s efforts to strengthen its leadership and organizational structure across various ...

Bhubaneswar: 16/4/25: BJD supremo Naveen Patnaik is set to file his nomination tomorrow for the presidency of the Biju Janata Dal, aiming to secure his ninth consecutive term at the helm of the party. Naveen’s leadership has been a cornerstone of the BJD since its formation in 1997, guiding the party through triumphs and challenges. His most recent election as ...

Bhubaneswar:16/4/25: Odisha has secured the top position in India under the Lakhpati Didi initiative, the flagship programme of the Union Government that empowers rural women to earn Rs 1 lakh or more annually through sustainable livelihoods. As of April 13, Odisha has created 14,41,074 Lakhpati Didis, completing 82 per cent of its 17.59 lakh potential Lakhpati identified and surpassing all ...