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Three Major Trains to Originate from Bhubaneswar New Station

Bhubaneswar: In a major boost to railway connectivity, East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced that three important long-distance trains—Bhubaneswar-Mumbai Konark Express, Bhubaneswar-Secunderabad Visakha Express, and Bhubaneswar-Visakhapatnam Intercity Express—will soon originate from Bhubaneswar New Station. The move aims to facilitate passengers from North Bhubaneswar and surrounding areas, with a focus on students, medical travelers, and daily…

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Startup Odisha Celebrates Women Entrepreneurs with ‘Udyami Nari’ on International Women’s Day

Bhubaneswar: To mark International Women’s Day, Startup Odisha organized a special event, “Udyami Nari,” at O-Hub, bringing together women entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and aspiring businesswomen to celebrate innovation and resilience. The event aimed to provide a platform for women-led startups, offering insights on investment, leadership, and business growth. Chief guest Dr. Sucheta Priyabadini, Ma Rama…

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Odisha Vigilance Arrests Joint Commissioner of STA Pradeep Kumar Mohanty

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Vigilance has arrested Pradeep Kumar Mohanty, Joint Commissioner, State Transport Authority, Cuttack, for possession of disproportionate assets. He was taken into custody following an extensive investigation and will be presented before the court today. A case has been registered against Mohanty under Bhubaneswar Vigilance PS Case No. 2/2025, based on searches conducted across…

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Odisha’s Debrigarh Sanctuary Declared “Shock-Free” and “Zero Electrocution” Zone to Protect Wildlife

Bhubaneswar: To protect wildlife and combat poaching, a 2 km zone (1 km inside and 1 km outside) of the Debrigarh Sanctuary in Odisha has been officially declared a “Shock-Free Zone” and a “Zero Electrocution Zone”. This declaration comes after a collaborative effort between 68 surrounding villages and Debrigarh authorities, marking a significant step towards…

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Odisha Govt Collaborates with Meta to Launch Unified WhatsApp Chatbot for Public Services

Bhubaneswar: To enhance public service accessibility, the Government of Odisha has partnered with Meta to launch a unified WhatsApp chatbot. This platform will provide easy access to a wide range of government services for over 45 million residents of the state. The new initiative, designed to streamline and simplify the process of obtaining vital government…

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Odisha Govt Rolls Out Comprehensive Measures to Tackle Heatwave in Urban Areas

Bhubaneswar: In response to the intensifying summer heatwave, Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, the Housing and Urban Development Minister of Odisha, reviewed the state’s preparedness to tackle the rising temperatures in urban areas. During a high-level review meeting held on Friday, the minister instructed immediate steps to ensure smooth water supply, prevent heat-related issues, and maintain cleanliness…

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Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja Chairs High-Level Meeting on Administrative, Security, and Developmental Issues

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Chief Secretary, Manoj Ahuja, chaired a high-level meeting on Thursday to address key administrative, security, and developmental concerns in the state. The meeting, which was attended by Collectors, Superintendents of Police (SPs), Inspectors General (IGs), Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs), and senior officials from various departments, was focused on reviewing critical issues and setting the…

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President Murmu Addresses State Civil Services Officers at Rashtrapati Bhavan

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu met with state civil services officers attending the 126th Induction Training Programme at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) at Rashtrapati Bhavan today. The officers, recently promoted and inducted into the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), received words of encouragement and guidance from the President as they embark…

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