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Sambalpur, February 8,2026 (Odisha Samachar):Netaji Subash Chandra Bose Government College, Sambalpur witnessed the successful organisation of Samjho Toh Adda–2, an interactive youth engagement programme aimed at promoting critical thinking, creativity and social consciousness among students. The workshop was jointly organised by Story-4-Change and Community: The Youth Collective, with participation from …

Bhubaneswar, 7/2/2026 ( Odisha Samachar/ Rajat Mohapatra )-Sri Sadique Alam, IAS assumed charge as Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Public Enterprises Department on 07.02.2026 (FN). Upon assuming charge, he undertook a comprehensive review of the Department’s mandate, functions and ongoing initiatives in relation to State Public Sector Undertakings (SPSUs). He emphasised the need for …

Bhubaneswar, 7/2/2026 ( Odisha Samachar/ Rajat Mohapatra )-In a major boost to anti maoist  efforts in the state, 15 hardcore Maoists formally surrendered before Shri Sanjeeb Panda, IPS, ADG (Anti-Naxal Operations), Odisha Police, at a special function held at the District Police Office (DPO), Rayagada. During the programme, the surrendered …

Bhubaneswar, 7/2/2026 ( Odisha Samachar/ Rajat Mohapatra )-The rich art and cultural heritage of India is renowned across the globe. Odisha’s handwoven textiles have made a remarkable contribution to the country’s textile legacy as well as to the global handloom sector. The traditional Ikat (Bandha) weaving of Odisha, in particular, …

Bhubaneswar, 7/2/2026 ( Odisha Samachar/ Rajat Mohapatra )-: In a major push toward wildlife conservation, the Odisha government held a high-level workshop on human-wildlife conflict mitigation at the State Convention Centre, Lok Seva Bhawan today. Presiding over the session via video conference, Hon’ble Minister Shri Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia proposed the …

Cuttack, 6/2/2026 ( Odisha Samachar )-National Law University Odisha (NLUO) formally inaugurated its MBA Programme in Healthcare Management and Law today, marking a significant step towards strengthening interdisciplinary education by integrating legal education with healthcare management principles, enabling students to lead in this dynamic sector. The programme is designed to …

Bhubaneswar,6/2/2026 ( Odisha Samachar / Rajat Mohapatra)- It is a proud privilege to welcome the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji and all dignitaries to the first edition of the India Black Swan Summit 2026 in Odisha. This summit is a platform where governments, institutions, and companies can …

INDIA’S FINTECH STORY SHOULD BE REMEMBERED NOT ONLY AS A TALE OF TECHNOLOGY BUT ALSO AS THAT OF GENDER JUSTICE: PRESIDENT DROUPADI MURMU ENSURE THAT TECHNOLOGY BECOMES A TOOL FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND INCLUSION: PRESIDENT DROUPADI MURMU TO ENTREPRENEURS AND INNOVATORS Bhubaneswar, 6/2/2026 ( Odisha Samachar / PIB) -The President …

Bhubaneswar, 06 /02/2026 ( Odisha Samachar / Rajat Mohapatra)-Senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Shri Suresh Kumar Vashishth, IAS, Principal Secretary to Government today assumed charge as the Principal Secretary of the Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. After taking charge, he was welcomed by Departmental …

Partnership With GFTN in FinTech Will be Taken to Next Level Accion to Support Women SHGs for Export Bhubaneswar, 06 /02/2026 ( Odisha Samachar / Rajat Mohapatra)- Chairman of Singapore based GFTN Mr Ravi Menon, CEO of Accion Mr Michael Schlein, and Chairman of Ant Internation Mr Douglas Feagin today …