Bhubaneswar: To curb rising air pollution levels in the city, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to impose an on-the-spot fine of ₹5,000 on violators indulging in open burning. The decision forms part of intensified enforcement measures under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). The decision was taken at a recent Air Quality Management…
Bhubaneswar: The Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bus Terminal (BSABT) at Baramunda is poised to evolve into a major transport-cum-business hub, with Information Technology (IT) companies set to begin operations from the facility in the near future. The development is expected to significantly enhance the commercial and economic activity at Odisha’s largest bus terminal. The announcement was…
New Delhi: In a major step towards expanding digital access to India’s rich cultural heritage, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), under the aegis of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has enabled online ticket booking for over 170 centrally protected monuments and museums on the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). The initiative…
Bhubaneswar: Reaffirming the Government of Odisha’s unwavering commitment to road safety, a comprehensive AMA Bus Operators’ Review Meeting on Road Safety was held in January 2026 under the chairpersonship of Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department. The review focused on strengthening safety governance, enforcing discipline among operators and crew, and leveraging technology…
Bhubaneswar: The 6th National Chilika Bird Festival was inaugurated today at the Conference Hall of Lok Seva Bhawan here, marking another significant step towards promoting eco-tourism and wildlife conservation in Odisha. The festival is being jointly organised by the Department of Tourism and the Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department, Government of Odisha. Deputy Chief…
Bhubaneswar: Sisir Saras-2026, the flagship annual rural enterprise fair organised by the Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS) under the Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Department, Government of Odisha, is set to be held at the IDCO Exhibition Ground here from January 10 to January 18, 2026. The mega fair aims to provide a…
Bhubaneswar: The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment (DA&FE) has launched a new lecture series titled “Krushi Gyan Lecture Series: Viksit Odisha for Viksit Bharat”, with the first lecture held on January 6, 2026, at the Krushi Bhavan Auditorium in Bhubaneswar. The inaugural session focused on the future roadmap of agricultural development in India, with…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday released 55 literary works in classical Indian languages at a function held in New Delhi, reaffirming the Government of India’s commitment to preserving and promoting the country’s rich linguistic and literary heritage. The releases include 41 books developed by the Centres of Excellence for Classical…
New Delhi: WaveX, the startup accelerator initiative under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT), IIT Delhi, to strengthen innovation, incubation and entrepreneurship in the media, entertainment, broadcasting and communication technology sectors. The MoU was signed in…
Bhubaneswar: A fatal road accident on the Bhubaneswar–Puri National Highway on Tuesday claimed the lives of two women, including a journalist, after a private bus collided with a scooter near Jamalpura Square under Pipili police station limits. The journalist has been identified as Sheela Pattanayak, while the identity of the second victim is yet to…
