2025

Bhubaneswar: The World Kitchen Garden Day was celebrated with enthusiasm on Sunday at the State Quality Control Laboratory, organized by the Kitchen Gardeners’ Association (KGA). The event underscored the importance of organic and natural farming, the conservation of indigenous seeds, and the growing demand for chemical-free, nutritious food. The celebration brought together eminent personalities, including…

Bhubaneswar: The vibrant celebrations of Karama Purba Sandhya, organised by the Oraon Cultural Society in Chandrashekharpur, turned into a momentous occasion on Friday with the participation of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. The Chief Minister hailed Karama Puja as a festival that embodies unity, respect for labour, and harmony with nature. Announcing key measures for…

Bhubaneswar: Nobel Laureate Prof. Michael Kremer and a 12-member delegation from the University of Chicago on Saturday visited Krushi Bhavan to review their ongoing research on weather forecast dissemination systems and their effectiveness among Odisha’s farming communities. At a meeting chaired by Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Principal Secretary of the Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment Department…

Bhubaneswar: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday called upon states that have not yet constituted legislative committees for the welfare of Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) to do so, emphasising their crucial role in advancing social justice and ensuring accountability. Birla was addressing reporters at the conclusion of the two-day National Conference…

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced an intensified crackdown on drug trafficking and abuse with the launch of a special drive—Operation Prahar—from September 1. The initiative aims to make the capital city Bhubaneswar free from drugs and other intoxicants, with plans to expand the campaign across the state. A high-level meeting chaired by State Law…

Bhubaneswar: Odisha is fast emerging as a national leader in sustainable urban transport, securing the fifth position in India for the adoption of electric buses (e-buses). With 450 e-buses already operational and plans to cross the 1,000 mark in the coming years, the state is building a robust green mobility ecosystem to make its cities…