Bhubaneswar: The two-day Odisha Urban Conclave 2025, organised by the Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department, concluded today with a strong resolve to build vibrant, sustainable, and people-centric cities across the State. Delivering the valedictory address, Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, H&UD Department, outlined Odisha’s forward-looking vision to position Rourkela and Bhubaneswar among the top 100…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is gearing up for a robust Rabi season with an ambitious plan to cover 29.30 lakh hectares under various crops as part of the Rabi Campaign 2025–26. The state government aims to boost production and strengthen self-sufficiency in pulses and oilseeds through a coordinated, technology-driven approach. The State Level Conference on Rabi Campaign…
Bhubaneswar: A low-pressure area hovering over the southeast Bay of Bengal since this morning is expected to intensify rapidly in the coming days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has informed. According to the latest IMD update, the system is likely to develop into a depression by October 25, further strengthening into a deep depression by…
Bhubaneswar: In a step towards creating cleaner, greener, and more dignified public spaces for last rites, the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) has launched the redevelopment of two major crematoriums at Kaligadia and Garabadu in the Old Town area of the city. The foundation stones for both projects were laid today by MLA (Ekamra) Babu Singh….
Bhubaneswar: Human trafficking has emerged as one of the most pressing challenges confronting Odisha today, prompting the state police to intensify efforts to combat this grave human rights violation. To strengthen coordination and collective action, the Odisha Police organized a State-Level Conference on Human Trafficking at Police Bhavan, inaugurated by Director General of Police (DGP)…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Government has decided to promote the large-scale cultivation of Pigeonpea, Black gram, and Lentils across the state through a cluster-based approach. A high-level meeting in this regard was held today at Lok Seva Bhawan under the chairmanship of Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo. The meeting focused on implementing an intensive…
Bhubaneswar: In a major push towards achieving self-sufficiency in potato production, the Odisha Government has set an ambitious target to cultivate potatoes across more than 50,000 acres of agricultural land this year. A high-level meeting to review the preparedness was held today at Lok Seva Bhawan, chaired by Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo….
Bhubaneswar: In a major boost to Odisha’s industrial and economic landscape, Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal met Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhawan today and announced the company’s plans to invest around ₹1 lakh crore in the state in the coming days. The massive investment is expected to generate over one lakh…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards promoting employee well-being and fostering a culture of health and recreation, the Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL) has laid the foundation stone for its state-of-the-art “OPTCL Sports Arena” at Bhoinagar, Unit-9, Bhubaneswar. The foundation stone for the ₹15 crore project was laid on October 23, 2025, by Kanak…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to host the Global Energy Leaders Summit 2025 on December 6–7, bringing together global policymakers, industry experts, and energy ministers to deliberate on the future of sustainable and inclusive energy transitions. The landmark event is being jointly organized by the Tony Blair Institute (TBI) and the Government of Odisha. The summit…
