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Bhubaneswar: Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi Friday called on BRICS countries to work together to address common challenges, saying issues such as resilience, innovation and sustainability cannot be tackled in isolation. Addressing the 13th BRICS Education Ministers' Meeting here, Joshi said India's BRICS Chairship is...

Bhubaneswar: India will chair the BRICS Education Ministers' Meeting here Friday, with Union Minister Pralhad Joshi leading the deliberations aimed at deepening cooperation among member countries in the sector. Joshi, who arrived in Odisha Thursday for a two-day visit, will lead the Indian delegation at...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s young Wushu sensation Aanika Pattnaik has once again brought laurels to the nation by winning one silver and one bronze medal at the prestigious Batumi International Wushu Championships, held in Batumi, Georgia, from July 29 to August 4, 2026. Representing team India, Aanika...

Bhubaneswar: The stage is set for The Mettle Meet 2026, one of Odisha’s premier quiz competitions, to be held in Bhubaneswar August 8 and 9. Top quizzers from leading educational institutions across Odisha and other parts of the country will compete for top honours in...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has been selected to pilot an artificial intelligence (AI)- based child growth monitoring system that can assess a child’s weight, height and other key anthropometric parameters using a mobile phone video, officials said Thursday. The technology was demonstrated by representatives of the Wadhwani...

Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has introduced a simplified online system for property owners to submit planning and legal documents for commercial establishments operating without the required approvals. The initiative follows directions issued by the Supreme Court to ensure strict enforcement against unauthorised constructions...

Bhubaneswar: Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari Thursday directed officials to expedite the construction of multi-purpose cyclone and flood shelters across the state while reviewing the flood situation and ongoing relief and restoration measures. Chairing a review meeting, Pujari said the assessment of damage...

Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) Enforcement Wing, with the help of Commissionerate Police, Thursday, carried out a major eviction drive on illegal encroachments in Shampur under the jurisdiction of Bharatpur Police Station and reclaimed nearly two acres of government land. The operation was carried out...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has launched Project ‘BLESS’, a three-year flagship initiative aimed at curbing distress migration by creating sustainable livelihood opportunities, enhancing skills and promoting entrepreneurship among vulnerable rural families across the state. The project will be implemented by the Mission Shakti department in collaboration with...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s early warning system is set for a tech boost, with the state government planning to upgrade 122 coastal towers with 360-degree surveillance cameras to enhance weather monitoring and disaster preparedness, Revenue and Disaster Management (R&DM) Minister Suresh Pujari said Thursday. Pujari said the...