Puri: With preparations for the annual Rath Yatra entering the final phase, the Odisha Government on Saturday reviewed drinking water infrastructure and festival-specific arrangements in Puri to ensure an uninterrupted supply of safe drinking water for the lakhs of devotees expected to visit the pilgrim city. Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra…
Bhubaneswar: Urban infrastructure across Odisha is set for another major upgrade as the State Government will launch and dedicate 494 development projects worth ₹74.87 crore under the Mukhyamantri Sahari Bikas Yojana (MSBY), covering 37 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). The projects, which include both completed works and new initiatives, will be formally unveiled during a State-level…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s rich handloom tradition took centre stage on Friday as the State Government organised a special screening of the award-winning Odia feature film Mehermunda at the Odisha State Convention Centre, highlighting the resilience, artistry and cultural legacy of the State’s weaving community. The screening, organised by the Department of Handlooms, Textiles & Handicrafts, brought…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has achieved a significant milestone in wildlife science with the Centre for Wildlife Health at the College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology (OUAT), becoming the first laboratory in the country to secure National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) accreditation for wildlife forensics and…
Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the Vice President of India’s visit to Odisha on July 9, the State Government on Friday stepped up preparations, with Chief Secretary Anu Garg directing all departments to ensure flawless coordination and comprehensive arrangements for the high-profile engagements. A high-level review meeting chaired by the Chief Secretary at Lok Seva Bhavan assessed…
Bhubaneswar: With heavy rain lashing several parts of Odisha and more intense showers forecast over the coming days, the State Government has stepped up its preparedness, placing the disaster management machinery on alert and directing district administrations to take all necessary precautionary measures. The alert comes as a well-marked low-pressure area over the northwest Bay…
Baripada/Bhubaneswar: Sixty-one urban families in Odisha moved a step closer to owning permanent homes as the State Government on Friday distributed work orders under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) – PMAY-U 2.0 at a special programme in Baripada. Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra handed over the work orders to the…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government intensified its efforts to strengthen the Mission Shakti ecosystem by launching the third phase of a state-wide skill development and capacity-building programme for Community Support Staff, who play a key role in promoting women’s empowerment and livelihood initiatives at the grassroots. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida inaugurated the programme at Mission…
Puri: With the annual Rath Yatra expected to draw lakhs of devotees from across the country, the Odisha Government on Friday reviewed civic preparedness in Puri and directed officials to ensure seamless sanitation, public health services, traffic management and emergency response throughout the festival. The directions were issued by Additional Chief Secretary of the Housing…
Bhubaneswar: Seeking to amplify the voices and achievements of persons with disabilities through the power of storytelling, the Odisha Government has announced “Samarthya-2026,” a national-level short film festival that will bring inspiring real-life stories of determination and success to the forefront. The festival, being organised by the Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons…
