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(Directs officials to fast-track approvals and ensure strict adherence to timelines.) Monthly Coordination Meeting on Expeditious Processing of Forest Diversion Proposals for Infrastructure Projects Bhubaneswar ,12/12/2025( Odisha Samachar / Rajat Mohapatra )-As per the mandate of Govt. of Odisha, the third coordination meeting to resolve forest- related issues and ensure …

Bhubaneswar ,10/12/2025( Odisha Samachar / Rajat Mohapatra )-The 16 Days of Activism is an international civil society led campaign. This year it is organized under the theme “End digital violence against all women and girls”. It commences on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, …

Bhubaneswar, 07/12/2025( Odisha Samachar / Rajat Mohapatra )-The second day of the Global Energy Leaders Summit 2025 featured a pivotal Public‑Private Dialogue session themed “Partnership”, focusing on sustainability, balance, and innovation in the energy transition. Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister Shri Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo was present during …

Bhubaneswar, 29/11/2025( Odisha Samachar / Rajat Mohapatra ):To promote innovation and entrepreneurial thinking among the youth, the OdiaPreneur Smart Odisha Hackathon 3.0 is being organized for students. The state-level hackathon is a joint initiative of the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), Government of Odisha, the Research and Entrepreneurship part …

Bhubaneswar, 28/11/2025 ( Odisha Samachar / Rajat Mohapatra)-The Commerce & Transport Department, Government of Odisha, convened an important workshop on PM GatiShakti, marking a pivotal milestone in strengthening coordinated and data-driven infrastructure development across the State through the adoption of a Geo-Spatial Logistics Planning Framework. The workshop provided hands-on exposure …

IF ALL STAKEHOLDERS CAN WORK TOGETHER TO BUILD A PROSPEROUS ODISHA BY 2036, IT WILL BE ODISHA’S GREATEST CONTRIBUTION IN MAKING INDIA A DEVELOPED NATION BY 2047: PRESIDENT DROUPADI MURMU IT IS THE DUTY OF PEOPLE REPRESENTATIVES TO FULFILL CITIZENS’ EXPECTATIONS, REALIZE THEIR DREAMS, AND BRING SMILES TO THEIR FACES: …

Bengaluru / Bhubaneswar, 27/11/2025 ( Odisha Samachar/Rajat Mohapatra)- Smt. Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department, Government of Odisha,  participated in the Urban Policy Dialogues 2025 in Bengaluru organised by Indian Institute for Human Settlements — a key forum shaping India’s urban development discourse and policy directions. Speaking …

Bhubaneswar, 25/11/2025 ( Odisha Samachar/Rajat Mohapatra)-A delegation led by CMD Dr Ranjit Rath  , CGM Santanu Kumar Saikia, OGEL RAJEEV KUMAR TAMULI & others  of from Oil India Ltd met Smt. Usha Padhee, Principal, Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department in Kharabela Bhawan and had a discussion on the progress …

Bhubaneswar, 24/11/2025 ( Odisha Samachar/Rajat Mohapatra)-– Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL) today marked a momentous occasion by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Union Bank of India (UBI) to implement an exclusive, comprehensive Salary Package Scheme for all its employees. The official signing ceremony took place at Lokseva …

  Bhubaneswar, 22/11/2025 ( Odisha Samachar/Rajat Mohapatra)-The Directorate of Economics & Statistics (DE&S), Odisha, under the Planning & Convergence Department, has successfully concluded a Phase-II, five-day advanced training programme on the implementation of the Data Catalogue using the NADA (National Data Archive) platform. The programme was held from 17th to …