Bhubaneswar: To assess the effectiveness of round-the-clock cleanliness measures in the state capital, Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department, Government of Odisha, carried out a late-night inspection of sanitation activities at multiple locations across Bhubaneswar. She was accompanied by Chanchal Rana, Commissioner, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC), Deputy Commissioner (Sanitation) N. Ganesh Babu,…

Bhubaneswar: A comprehensive review of key programmes and initiatives of the Housing and Urban Development Department was conducted on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Minister Dr Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, with a strong focus on effective implementation and improvement of urban civic services across Odisha. The meeting assessed the progress and on-ground performance of major flagship…

Bhubaneswar: Minister for Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare, Krushna Chandra Patra, on Tuesday reviewed the ongoing activities and key programmes of the department at Lokseva Bhawan, with a special focus on paddy procurement and farmer welfare measures. The review meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department, Sanjay Kumar Singh, Managing…

Bhubaneswar: Strengthening environmental governance and digital monitoring, the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), Odisha, in collaboration with IIT Bhubaneswar, has launched a pioneering mobile application to enable real-time tracking and monitoring of fly ash transportation across the state. The digital application was officially unveiled on December 31, 2025, by Chief Secretary and Chairman, SPCB, Shri…

Bhubaneswar: Reflecting steady financial performance and sound governance, three Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) functioning under the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment, Odisha, have transferred a total dividend of ₹6,39,97,589 to the State Government. The dividend payment has been made in line with the Indian Companies Act, 2013, and the guidelines of the Finance Department,…

Bhubaneswar: Senior bureaucrats and officials gathered at Kharavela Bhawan to felicitate Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja ahead of his superannuation on December 31, marking the conclusion of his stewardship of Odisha’s administration. The programme served as a moment to reflect on his one-and-a-half-year tenure as Chief Secretary and the imprint he leaves on the state’s governance…

Chandipur: The maiden flight test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR–120) was conducted successfully at the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur on December 29, 2025, marking a significant milestone in India’s indigenous rocket and missile capabilities. During the trial, the rocket was tested for its maximum range of 120 kilometres, successfully demonstrating all…

Bhubaneswar: Shakuntala Art Gallery, in collaboration with Sanskar Bharati, Utkal East Region (Visual Arts Department), organised a two-day painting exhibition and discussion session at the Shakuntala Art Gallery near Uttara Chhak on the outskirts of the city, bringing together senior artists to celebrate Odisha’s rich artistic and cultural traditions. As many as 20 eminent artists…

Bhubaneswar: Strengthening Odisha’s sports infrastructure, a 25-metre indoor swimming pool was inaugurated on Tuesday at the Government College of Physical Education (GCPE) campus in Tamando, Bhubaneswar. The facility was formally dedicated to the public by Sports and Youth Services Minister Suryabanshi Suraj, who attended the programme as the chief guest. Constructed by the Odisha Bridge…