Bhubaneswar:8/4/25:Odisha Computer Application Centre (OCAC), the Technical Wing of the Electronics & IT Department, Government of Odisha, has been conferred with two prestigious awards by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) during the Aadhaar Samvaad 2025 held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The first award was presented to OCAC for achieving high-level accuracy in Aadhaar Enrolment as a Registrar. ...

Newdelhi:7/4/25: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi is on a strategic two-day visit to New Delhi, aiming to boost the state’s industrial ecosystem and attract significant investments. The visit, which began on April 7, involves a series of engagements to position Odisha as a leading industrial hub in India. On the first day, Majhi visited the HCL Tech Campus in Noida, ...

Newdelhi:7/4/25:Odisha is set to host an HCL campus in the near future, following initial discussions that have laid the groundwork for this ambitious project. A team from HCL is expected to visit Odisha soon to finalize the plans. Chief Minister Mohan Majhi has extended an invitation to HCL officials to visit Odisha and pay homage at Puri’s Jagannath Temple. During ...

Bhubaneswar:7/4/25:As part of the ongoing Odia Pakhya celebrations, the seventh day was marked with the state-wide observance of the Barna Bodha Ustav. In this unique initiative led by the Odia Language, Literature, and Culture Department, the Barna Bodha, written by legendary poet Bhaktakabi Madhusudan Rao, was distributed among the school students. The Culture Department coordinated with various schools to ensure ...

Bhubaneswar:6/4/25: As part of the ongoing “Odia Pakhya” celebrations, being observed for the first time across Odisha from April 1 to April 14, a statewide Swachhata Abhiyan (Cleanliness Drive) was held on Sunday. The cleanliness campaign was organized around temples, heritage monuments, and tourist spots across various districts. The primary goal was to promote cleanliness at these culturally significant locations, thereby ...

Puri:6/4/25:The annual Puri Rath Yatra preparations are underway, with the traditional Ratha Katha Anukula, or ceremonial wood-cutting ceremony, marking the auspicious start of the elaborate chariot construction process. This sacred ritual, performed with reverence, signifies the spiritual and cultural essence of the festival, dedicated to Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra. During the ceremony, specific wood types, such as ...

Cuttack:5/4/25: In a landmark move to improve healthcare access in Odisha, the Ayushman Bharat Yojana will be officially launched at the iconic Bali Jatra ground in Cuttack. Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda will preside over the event, joined by Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and other Union Ministers. The announcement was made by Odisha Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling following ...

Bhubaneswar:5/4/25:As part of the ongoing Odia Pakhya celebrations, the Sports and Youth Services Department, organised the “Aitihya Ganadouda” (marathon) today in Bhubaneswar. Starting from the historic Khandagiri and concluding at Kalinga Studio Square, the marathon drew participation from hundreds of enthusiastic citizens, including youth, cultural enthusiasts, and dignitaries. The event was marked by the exuberance of cultural performances, spirited participation, ...

Newdelhi:5/4/25:In a significant move to strengthen rural connectivity and accelerate economic growth, the Ministry of Rural Development has sanctioned projects to Tripura and Odisha States under Connectivity component of Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN), as details below:- Tripura: 25 roads measuring 84.352 km, with an estimated investment of Rs. 76.47 crore, have been sanctioned to the State. Continuing this initiative, ...

Bhubaneswar:4/4/25: Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja chaired a secretary-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhavan today, reviewing the progress of initiatives undertaken since the last meeting on March 11. The state government’s commitment to providing citizen-centric services was reiterated, with Ahuja emphasizing the need for departments to continue implementing departmental work. The meeting assessed the expenditure percentage of various departments for the ...