Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to explore new international employment opportunities for its skilled workforce as Romania seeks large-scale recruitment of trained professionals to address its growing labour shortage. The development follows discussions with Manika Jain, who informed the Odisha government that Romania is facing a significant shortage of skilled manpower across multiple sectors and is…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s tourism sector is witnessing remarkable growth, with more than 56 lakh tourists visiting the state between January and May 2026. The surge in arrivals reflects the state’s expanding appeal as it strengthens its position as one of India’s fastest-growing tourism destinations. Leading the growth is the temple town of Puri, which registered a…
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that the southwest monsoon is likely to make its onset over Kerala within the next two to three days, signaling the beginning of the country’s crucial four-month rainy season. The latest forecast comes after the IMD had earlier projected the monsoon’s arrival around May 26, ahead of…
Focus on Enhancing Capital Market Access and Ease of Capital Formation for SMEs Bhubaneswar: BSE, in collaboration with the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) and the Association of Investment Banker of India (AIBI), successfully hosted the SME Fund Raising Conclave – Key Growth Opportunity in Guwahati. The conclave, initiated by the Securities and Exchange…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards promoting inclusive education, the Odisha government has decided to introduce Plus II Science education in the Odia language from the current academic session. The initiative aims to make science learning more accessible to students from Odia-medium schools and encourage greater participation in science streams. Under the new policy, students…
BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha State Disaster Management Authority has activated enhanced emergency preparedness measures and issued Orange and Yellow weather alerts across multiple districts of Odisha amid forecasts of intense Kalbaisakhi thunderstorms, lightning, heavy rainfall and strong winds. The alerts will remain in effect from May 30 to June 5, 2026, as a strengthened trough line…
BHUBANESWAR: Odisha may face a challenging monsoon season this year, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) indicating the possibility of below-normal rainfall across parts of the state during the June–September southwest monsoon period. According to IMD’s seasonal outlook, the Monsoon Core Zone (MCZ), which includes large parts of Odisha, is expected to receive below-normal rainfall….
Bhubaneswar: A massive fire broke out at the fish market near Press Chhak in Cuttack during the early hours of Monday, completely destroying the market and causing extensive damage to nearby establishments, including a branch of Bank of India. According to reports, the blaze erupted around 2:30 a.m. and rapidly spread through the fish market,…
BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha government is set to introduce an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-integrated examination system and develop its own institutional ranking framework as part of a broader strategy to modernise the state’s higher education ecosystem. The proposed AI-enabled examination system is aimed at enhancing transparency, security and efficiency in the conduct of examinations. The initiative comes…
BHUBANESWAR: In a first for Odisha, researchers will cultivate a range of exotic and colourful coconut varieties sourced from different parts of the world as part of a scientific study aimed at evaluating their suitability for the state’s climatic conditions. The research initiative is being undertaken by the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology and…