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She reviews development projects, in Keonjhar Bhubaneswar, 13/05/26 ( Odisha Samachar / Rajat Mohapatra)-: Deputy Chief Minister Mrs Pravati Parida on Tuesday attended the district-level Mukhyamantri Kanya Bibaha Yojana programme organised by the Department of Women and Child Development at Shankarpur Sports Complex in Keonjhar and blessed 38 newlywed couples. …

Bhubaneswar 11/05/2026 ( Odisha Samachar / Rajat Mohapatra)-The Empowered Committee on Infrastructure for PPP Projects under the chairpersonship of Chief Secretary, OdishaMs.AnuGarg, IASaccorded in-principle approval to five new PPP projects, worth a total project cost of Rs.1130 Crore across key sectors like health, sewerage treatment, urban development, water supply and …

 Cuttack, 29/04/2026 ( Odisha Samachar )- In a significant anti-corruption development, Odisha Vigilance has secured the conviction of one former JE of Balisankara Block, Dist-Sundargarh, in a corruption case. Today i.e. 29.04.2026, Sri Anup Kumar Das, Former Junior Engineer, Balisankara Block, Dist-Sundargarh (Retired), who was charge sheeted by Odisha Vigilance …

Bhubaneswar, 26/04/2026( Odisha Samachar/ Rajat Mohapatra)– “Birds of Mangalajodi“ by DrSrinivasa Rao Somanchi and thelate Seetha Khambhampati, wildlife photographers, officially unveiled their latest bookin a book release ceremony,on April 25, 2026 at the Lohia Academy, Bhubaneshwar. The event brought together environmentalists, conservationists, photography enthusiastsand local literary figures to celebrate a …

146th SLSWCA Clears 18 Projects Creating 7,565 Jobs; Reinforces State’s Commitment· to Industrial Transformation.  Bhubaneswar, 21/04/2026( Odisha Samachar/ Rajat Mohapatra)– Reinforcing its mission to transform Odisha into industrially developed States, the Government of Odisha today approved a new set of strategic industrial investments aimed at accelerating economic growth and large-scale …

Bhubaneswar, 14/04/2026( Odisha Samachar/ Rajat Mohapatra)– On the auspicious occasion of Maha Bishuba Sankranti and the Odia New Year, the innovative programme ‘Aarohan’ was formally inaugurated today by the Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister, Pravati Parida, at the ICWS campus in Bhubaneswar. Marking a heartfelt cultural gesture, the  Deputy Chief Minister …

 NCW Chairperson Ms.  Vijaya Rahatkarlauds Odisha Government’s    proactive efforts and strong mechanisms for women’s safety and security Chief Secretary Ms.Garg highlighted Odisha’skey women-centric initiatives and achievements including Subhadra, Mission ShaktiandGoIprogrammes.   Bhubaneswar, 9/4/2026 ( Odisha Samachar / Rajat Mohapatra )-  A high-level review meeting was held today at LokSevaBhawan, Bhubaneswar, …

Bhubaneswar, 8/4/2026 ( Odisha Samachar / Rajat Mohapatra )-  As part of their administrative training and orientation, IAS Probationers engaged with the Housing & Urban Development Department through a structured programme on April 8, comprising high-level interactions and field visits.  The probationers interacted with ACS Smt. Usha Padhee, along with …

Bhubaneswar, 04/04/2026( Odisha Samachar / Rajat Mohapatra ): Shri Shaktikanta Das, Principal Secretary to the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, visited the World Skill Center (WSC), Bhubaneswar, today, reaffirming the growing national focus on advanced skill development as a cornerstone of India’s economic transformation. Shri Das reviewed WSC’s state-of-the-art Centres …

The meeting marked marked a significant step forward in strengthening the institutional vision of NCDSaligned with Odisha’s developmental priorities Bhubaneswar, 03/04/2026( Odisha Samachar / Rajat Mohapatra ):The 36th Meeting of the Board of Governors (BoG) of the Nabakrushna Choudhury Centre for Development Studies (NCDS), Bhubaneswar, was successfully held at the …