Bhubaneswar: The sacred five-day Rukuna Rath Yatra of Lord Lingaraj began with great spiritual zeal on Saturday, marking the auspicious occasion of Ashokastami. The age-old tradition unfolded in Bhubaneswar as Lord Lingaraj’s majestic chariot rolled out in the afternoon, following an array of elaborate rituals that commenced in the early hours of the morning. Despite…
Bhubaneswar: As part of the ongoing Odia Pakhya celebrations, the Sports and Youth Services Department of Odisha today organised the vibrant “Aitihya Ganadouda” marathon in Bhubaneswar, blending heritage with fitness and community spirit. The event began at the historic Khandagiri and concluded at Kalinga Studio Square, drawing hundreds of enthusiastic participants, including youth, cultural lovers,…
New Delhi: In a major push to boost rural infrastructure and economic development, the Ministry of Rural Development has sanctioned new connectivity projects to Manipur, Mizoram, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand under Phase III of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-III). In Manipur, 41 new roads covering a total length of 280.97 kilometers have been…
New Delhi: In a major push to bolster rural infrastructure and accelerate economic development, the Ministry of Rural Development has sanctioned a fresh batch of connectivity projects to the northeastern state of Tripura and eastern state of Odisha under the Connectivity Component of the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN). The sanctioned projects…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja chaired a high-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhavan today, reviewing the progress of key departmental initiatives and reaffirming the state government’s commitment to delivering citizen-centric services. The meeting focused on the evaluation of schemes and projects initiated since the last review on March 11. During the session, Ahuja emphasized the…
New Delhi/Bangkok: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the establishment of a Centre of Excellence dedicated to promoting research and dissemination of Traditional Medicine. The announcement was made during the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Summit held in Bangkok, reflecting India’s growing focus on holistic health and regional cooperation….
Government Boosts Women’s Workforce Participation with ₹5000 Crore for Working Women Hostels
Bhubaneswar: In a remarkable example of community-led sustainable tourism, local residents managing ecotourism at Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary and Hirakud Wetland in Odisha have generated a record revenue of ₹5.11 crore in the financial year 2024–25. Their success not only underscores the economic potential of eco-friendly travel but also highlights how responsible tourism can power conservation…
Bhubaneswar: With the monsoon season approaching, the Odisha government has intensified its efforts to address the recurring floods caused by the Dhanua River. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida chaired a high-level review meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan today, directing officials to formulate a concrete and time-bound action plan to mitigate flood damage in Nimapara and…
Bhubaneswar: A technical mission from the World Bank, led by Thomas Danielewitz, Senior Economist and Team Lead, conducted a two-day review meeting with the Directorate of Economics and Statistics (DES), Odisha on April 3rd and 4th, 2025. The meetings were part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen Odisha’s statistical data ecosystem under the World Bank-supported…
