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Bhubaneswar | Odisha,15/2/2026 ( Odisha Samachar / Rajat Mohapatra )- “For my family, having a permanent home was once just a dream… today, that dream has become reality.” Rajendra Patra of Bhawanipatna in Kalahandi district is not just a Garima sanitation worker — he is a symbol of resilience, dignity …

Bhubaneswar, February 14, 2026( Odisha Samachar / Rajat Mohapatra )- The 20th Grand Toshali Swadeshi Mela commenced today at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar, celebrating the rich legacy of Odisha’s handloom and handicraft sectors. Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo inaugurated the fair and emphasized that Odisha’s handloom and handicraft …

Sambalpur,14/2/2026 ( Odisha Samachar)- A thought-provoking youth dialogue titled ‘Samjho Toh Adda–3’ was successfully organised by Story4Change in collaboration with Commutiny – The Youth Collective, focusing on constitutional values and the philosophical foundations of India. Held under the theme “A Broader Understanding of India,” the session aimed to strengthen constitutional …

ACS Delivered Lecture at IIT Madras Chennai/ Bhubaneswar, February 13, 2026 ( Odisha Samachar / Rajat Mohapatra):Committed to continuous learning, innovation and adoption of global best practices, Smt. Usha Padhee, Additional Chief Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department, Government of Odisha, undertook an exposure and knowledge-sharing visit to Chennai on …

 Bhubaneswar, February 12, 2026 ( Odisha Samachar / Rajat Mohapatra): The Land Allotment Committee (LAC), under the chairpersonship of IDCO Chairperson Smt. Usha Padhee, IAS, met at IDCO Towers, Bhubaneswar, and approved land allocation for 31 long-pending industrial projects, marking a significant step towards accelerating investment and industrial growth in …

BHUBANESWAR, February 11, 2026 ( Odisha Samachar / Rajat Mohapatra)-The 14th National Workshop of JICA Assisted Forestry Projects officially commenced today at the Hotel Mayfair Convention in Bhubaneswar. Centered on the timely theme, “Future Ready Forestry: Climate Resilience, Digital Transformation & Sustainable Wood Economies,” the event marks a significant milestone …

23 investment proposals cleared, covering 11 districts  Bhubaneswar, 10th February 2026: (Odisha Samachar / Rajat Mohapatra)-The Government of Odisha, progressing under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Mohan CharanMajhi, continues its journey from vision to action in driving industrial growth. Under his guidance, the State, through the 144th …

Minister Gokulananda Mallik Emphasizes on Inter-Departmental Coordination & Mutual Cooperation Polasara/Chhatrapur,10.02.2026( Odisha Samachar)-  The Assembly Constituency Development Committee (ACDC) meeting of Polasara Assembly Constituency under Ganjam district was held today under the Chairmanship of Fisheries & Animal Resources Development and Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Minister, Sri Gokulananda Mallik. The …

Bhubaneswar,Date 9th Feb 2026 ( Odisha Samachar / Rajat Mohapatra)- Smt. Usha Padhee, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Housing & Urban Development Department, today assumed additional charge as Chairperson of the Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO).  Soon after taking over, Smt. Padhee held a detailed and meaningful discussion …

Bhubaneswar, 8/2/2026 ( Odisha Samachar/ Rajat Mohapatra )-People’s Cultural Centre (PECUC), a leading voluntary organization in Odisha with 36 years of experience, organized a four-day “Eco-Venture Camp” from 5th to 8th February 2026 at the Rural Livelihood Training Centre, Kapundi, Saharapada, Keonjhar, in collaboration with Adoptionscentrum. The camp witnessed the …