State Aims For Zero Factory Accidents
Bhubaneswar: The state has launched a major initiative to achieve Zero Accidents in factories and construction sites across the region, beginning with a specialized training workshop on Construction Safety for Supervisors Engaged in Construction Work. A state-level training workshop dedicated to Construction Safety for Supervisors Engaged in Construction Work recently convened with a clear mandate to achieve Zero Accidents...
Hotels Surge Amidst Events
New Delhi: National Capital City is currently experiencing a historic surge in hotel room tariffs, with the hospitality sector witnessing a dramatic supply-demand imbalance this February. As the city prepares to host the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, luxury properties have seen rates climb to unprecedented levels, driven by the arrival of over 35,000 global delegates,...
Shut Down Hits Normal Life
Bhubaneswar: Normal life across Odisha has come to a near standstill today, February 12, 2026, as a 12-hour state-wide shutdown is being observed from 6 am to 6 pm. The strike is part of a nationwide Bharat Bandh called by a coalition of over ten central trade unions and supported by various farmers' organizations and political parties, including the...
Odisha RE Investor Conclave
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has solidified its position as a leader in the clean energy sector following the successful conclusion of the third Odisha Renewable Energy Investor Conclave 2026 in Bhubaneswar. Brain child of ACS Energy and E&IT Shri Vishal Kumar Dev, which accelerated green energy transition. Organized by the Department of Energy and GRIDCO Limited, with iFOREST as the knowledge...
Odisha Braces Warmer Days
Bhubaneswar: Meteorological assessments for the state of Odisha indicate a steady transition as the winter season begins to recede. Over the next seven days, dry weather is expected to prevail across all districts. While the interior regions and hill stations continue to experience a lingering chill, a gradual warming trend is emerging. Minimum temperatures are projected to rise by...
Odisha: 182 AIS Vacancies
Bhubaneswar: Administrative governance in Odisha is currently facing a significant personnel challenge as the state grapples with a substantial shortage of All India Services (AIS) officers. According to official data available there are 182 vacant positions across the three elite administrative cadres. The total sanctioned strength for these services in Odisha is 584, yet only 402 officers are currently in...
Odisha Media Met Kerala GUV
Thiruvanathapuram: Emphasizing that media should act as a bridge for national integration and informed governance, the Governor of Kerala, Shri Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, shared his vision for constructive journalism during an interaction with a visiting media delegation from Odisha. Welcoming the journalists on their Press Information Bureau (PIB) tour, the Governor noted that the exchange of ideas between states...
Odisha OKs 31 Industrial Projects
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to bolster industrial growth in Odisha, the Land Allotment Committee (LAC) recently approved land allocation for 31 long-pending industrial projects. The meeting, held at IDCO Towers in Bhubaneswar, was chaired by Smt. Usha Padhee, Chairperson of IDCO. This decision is viewed as a critical step toward accelerating investment and is expected to generate substantial...
Usha Padhee: Transforms Odisha’s Mobility
Bhubaneswar: The departure of Shrimati Usha Padhee from Odisha’s Commerce and Transport Department marks the conclusion of a transformative era where infrastructure was redefined through the lens of human dignity and social equity. As Additional Chief Secretary, Padhee moved the Department of Commerce & Transport beyond the mechanical management of logistics, embedding a "people-first" philosophy into the state’s mobility...
Odisha AI Urban Gov Pact
Bhubaneswar: Smt. Usha Padhee, Additional Chief Secretary of the Housing & Urban Development Department, has taken a decisive step in advancing Odisha’s digital frontier by overseeing the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding with the AIRAWAT Research Foundation at IIT Kanpur. This collaboration, centered on Smt. Padhee’s vision for a technology-led urban transformation, aims to integrate artificial intelligence...