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Bhubaneswar, June 16, 2026 (Odisha Samachar/ Rajat Mohapatra):For Charulata Das, a SAHAJOG Frontline Facilitator from Keonjhar Municipality, a Sambalpuri saree is much more than a piece of clothing. It is a symbol of dignity, empowerment, and the transformative journey she has undertaken while helping hundreds of urban poor families access …

Bhubaneswar, 13/6/2026 ( Odisha Samachar / Rajat Mohapatra )-Odisha Governor Dr. Kambhampati Hari Babu on Saturday visited the site of the ongoing Puri Railway Station Development Project and reviewed the progress of works being undertaken to transform the station into a modern, passenger-friendly transportation hub. The Governor reached the project …

Bhubaneswar, 6/6/2026 ( Odisha Samachar / Rajat Mohapatra )-Following the successful completion of the Second BRICS Technical Meeting of the Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Working Group in Puri, Dr. Krishna S. Vatsa, Member and Head of Department, NDMA, Ms. Rita Missal, Member, NDMA, along with Shri Rajesh PrabhakarPatil, IAS, Special …

             – Second Meeting of the BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group Successfully Concluded in Puri.               – Odisha’s Achievements in Disaster Management Recognized by the BRICS Community. Bhubaneswar, 6/6/2026 ( Odisha Samachar / Rajat Mohapatra )-Under India’s BRICS 2026 Chairship, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Government of India …

New Delhi/Puri / Bhubaneswar, June 3, 2026 ( Odisha Samachar / Rajat Mohapatra )-: Under India’s BRICS 2026 Chairship, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Government of India, will host the BRICS 2026 Meeting of the Disaster Risk Reduction Group (DRRG) from 03 to 05 June 2026 in Puri, Odisha. …

Bhubaneswar, June 3, 2026 ( Odisha Samachar / Rajat Mohapatra )-:In a major step towards strengthening institutional capacity and building a future-ready urban governance ecosystem, the Government of Odisha today inaugurated the newly constructed Hostel of the Odisha Urban Academy (OUA) at Basuaghai, Bhubaneswar. The modern residential facility was inaugurated …

Balianta,30/5/26 (Odisha Samachar): A one-day training program for the members of the Gram Panchayat Child Protection Committee was organized at the Panchayat Samiti Conference Hall,Balianta Block by People’s Cultural Center (PECUC), in collaboration with Adoptsancentrum and in cooperation with Balianta Panchayat Samiti. Stating the importance of this training programme Mr. …

 Odisha Embarks on a Historic Journey to Build India’s Future Semiconductor, AI, and Digital Infrastructure Capital Bhubaneswar,29/5/2026 ( Odisha Samachar / Rajat Mohapatra): The Government of Odisha today announced that Intel Corporation and 3D Glass Solutions (3DGS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the establishment of a …

Bhubaneswar, 22/5/2026 ( Odisha Samachar / Rajat Mohapatra)- The state-level celebration of the “International Day for Biological Diversity” was organised at the State Convention Centre of Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. The theme for this year was “Acting Locally For Global Impact.” Honourable Minister, Forest, Environment & Climate Change and …

Bhubaneswar, 21/5/2026 ( Odisha Samachar / Rajat Mohapatra)- The Government of Odisha is taking forward discussions with the Government of Japan towards establishing a formal Friendship Agreement between Odisha and Tottori Prefecture, aimed at strengthening cooperation across industrial development, skill development, tourism, culture, youth exchange, and people-to-people ties. Following the …