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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 …

Bhubaneswar, 31/03/2026( Odisha Samachar / Rajat Mohapatra ): Taking a significant step toward improving visa services in Odisha, a tripartite agreement was signed today between the Home Department, the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA), and VFS Global to establish a Visa Application Centre (VAC) at the Babasaheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar Bus …

Bhubaneswar, 25/03/2026( Odisha Samachar / Rajat Mohapatra ):The Nabakrushna Choudhury Centre for Development Studies (NCDS), Bhubaneswar, successfully hosted a national seminar today on  25 th March, 2026, titled “Socio-Economic Impact of Goods and Services Tax (GST): Consumption Patterns and Influence on Middle Class and Neo-Middle Class.” The event brought together …

Bhubaneswar, 23/03/2026( Odisha Samachar / Rajat Mohapatra ): Taking a significant step toward improving visa services in Odisha, a tripartite agreement was signed today between the Home Department, the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA), and VFS Global to establish a Visa Application Centre (VAC) at the Babasaheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar Bus …