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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 …

H&UD Department the first department to organise the orientation programme State wide muck drill on Fire Safety on coming Satureday : DG Fire Services Bhubaneswar, 23/03/2026( Odisha Samachar / Rajat Mohapatra ): In a proactive move to strengthen urban resilience, the Housing & Urban Development Department, in collaboration with Odisha …

Bhubaneswar, 22/03/2026( Odisha Samachar / Rajat Mohapatra ): As part of the ongoing Odisha Parab celebrations in Ahmedabad, an engaging and heartfelt Odia Diaspora Meet was organized, bringing together members of the Odia community residing across Gujarat. The session was graced by Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, Smt. Pravati Parida, …

Bhubaneswar, 21/03/2026 (Odisha Samachar/Rajat Mohapatra): Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Smt. Pravati Parida, in the presence of Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Shri Harsh Rameshkumar Sanghavi, inaugurated Odisha Parab 2026 at the Gujarat University Convention & Exhibition Centre in Ahmedabad on Saturday, marking the commencement of a three-day cultural and tourism showcase. …

Bhubaneswar, 20/03/2026(Odisha Samachar/Rajat Mohapatra): Tourism Department has achieved a historic global milestone by securing a Guinness World Record for the Largest Serving of Fermented Rice (Pakhala), with an impressive total of 1,174 kilograms prepared and presented in a single vessel. This remarkable feat not only celebrates Odisha’s rich culinary heritage …

Bhubaneswar- 18/03/2026(Odisha Samachar / Rajat Mohapatra)-In continuation to the regional level conference on organisation and delivery of services in ICU, CCUs and HDUs held in month of October- 2025, a state level conference was held here  in IMA conference hall today. In the introductorysession, Secretary Health and Family welfare Aswathy …

Bhubaneswar- 17/03/2026(Odisha Samachar / Rajat Mohapatra)-The global energy team of the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) visited Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister Sh Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, today.  During the meeting priorities and opportunities in the Energy Sector of Odisha were discussed. The TBI team, led by Mr. Vivek …