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Bhubaneswar: A startup conference was organised at O-Hub in Bhubaneswar Monday, where the Odisha government reiterated its commitment to supporting young entrepreneurs and strengthening the startup ecosystem in the state. Addressing the gathering, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Minister Gokulananda Mallik said the state...

Bhubaneswar: The Crafts Council of Odisha (CCO) Monday launched its unique initiative, ‘Craftsperson of the Week,’ at Ekamra Haat to promote traditional handicrafts and provide artisans with greater market exposure. The programme was inaugurated by Guha Poonam Tapas Kumar, Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the department of Handloom,...

Bhubaneswar: A glimpse of a centuries-old communication tradition was witnessed in the modern digital era as the Odisha Police showcased its historic pigeon post service during the Nyaya Sanhita Exhibition at the IDCO Exhibition Ground in Unit III, Bhubaneswar. As part of the demonstration Monday,...

Bhubaneswar: The infant mortality rate (IMR) in Odisha stands at 30 per 1,000 live births, higher than the national average of 25, Health and Family Welfare (H&FW) Minister Mukesh Mahaling informed the Assembly Monday. “According to the Sample Registration System (SRS) survey, the national IMR...

Bhubaneswar: No candidate withdrew from the race for the Rajya Sabha elections in Odisha on the last day for withdrawal of nominations Monday, leaving five nominees in the fray for four seats and setting the stage for a contest after a gap of 12 years,...

Bhubaneswar: The state government has directed officials to expedite pending disciplinary inquiries against officers of the Odisha Administrative Service (Junior Branch) and the Odisha Revenue Service. The Revenue and Disaster Management department has asked authorities to submit all pending investigation reports by March 31. In...

Bhubaneswar: Despite sustained government efforts to raise public awareness, cybercriminals continue to spread their tentacles across the state, duping gullible people and swindling them out of crores of rupees, according to official data.​ While replying to a query in the Odisha Assembly, Chief Minister Mohan...

Bhubaneswar/Kendrapara: Odisha Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy Monday asked the state government to inform the House about the details on the death of a farmer in Kendrapara district, allegedly due to harassment during the ongoing paddy procurement season. In a ruling, Padhy said that the minister...

Cuttack: Prices of refined edible oil in Cuttack have reportedly increased by Rs 10 per litre over the past few days, while palm oil has also become costlier in the local market. According to a source, refined oil that was earlier selling at Rs 160...

Bhubaneswar: Several key posts in the Odisha Secretariat remain vacant, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi informed the Assembly in a written reply to a question by MLA Souvic Biswal. Biswal had asked the chief minister about the number of vacant posts in the Odisha Secretariat...