Bhubaneswar: Odisha is planning to introduce battery-powered boats in Bhitarkanika National Park as part of efforts to make tourism more environment-friendly and reduce the impact of motorised boats on the park’s sensitive ecosystem. The move comes amid concerns over noise and fuel emissions from diesel- and petrol-powered boats operating through Bhitarkanika’s waterways. Officials said the…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government plans to give a major push to the spiritual and cultural landscape of Puri, with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi directing officials to develop the Puri beach as a prominent spiritual destination and strengthen facilities and security at Gobardhan Peeth. The directions were issued during a high-level meeting at Lok Seva…
Bhubaneswar: Nandankanan Zoological Park observed World Elephant Day 2026 with a range of conservation and awareness activities aimed at helping visitors and students understand elephant behaviour, welfare and the importance of protecting the species. The programme was attended by Tapan Chakravarty, Sarpanch of Daruthenga, Khulana Majhi, Sarpanch of Raghunathpur, and Pradeep Mirase, Deputy Director, Nandankanan…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government is looking to strengthen the welfare and social security of Gaja Sathis and mahouts as part of a broader strategy to improve elephant conservation and reduce human-elephant conflict in the state. Forest, Environment and Climate Change Minister Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia said the government was exploring an insurance-based social security package for…
Bhubaneswar: Young climate leaders from across Odisha on Wednesday called for greater youth participation in climate action and community-level initiatives as the fourth edition of the Odisha Conference of Youth (OCOY 4.0) concluded at XIM University, Bhubaneswar. The three-day conference, organised under the Youth4Water Plus campaign in collaboration with UNICEF Odisha, the Government of Odisha,…
New Delhi: With the internet becoming an integral part of childhood, CRY – Child Rights and You has launched a nationwide campaign to promote safer online behaviour among children and create greater awareness about emerging digital risks. The ‘Ting Tong’ campaign, launched on August 12, seeks to encourage children and adults to adopt one simple…
New Delhi: Odisha is moving towards the next phase of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), with physical verification of around 38 lakh surveyed households underway and the state government expecting to submit the final beneficiary list by August 27. The issue was discussed when Panchayati Raj, Drinking Water and Rural Development Minister Rabi Narayan…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s traditional handloom and handicraft products are set to reach a wider national market with the launch of the state’s first-ever ORMAS Pop-up Store in New Delhi, offering weavers, artisans and rural producer groups an opportunity to directly connect with consumers in the national capital. Set up by the Odisha Rural Development and Marketing…
New Delhi: The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has launched a detailed investigation into an incident involving an Air India Airbus A320 that experienced a sudden altitude variation during a Phuket-Delhi flight on August 4, with investigators examining technical, operational, medical and human-factor evidence to determine the circumstances and contributing factors. The aircraft, registered as…
New Delhi: The Centre has introduced a monthly Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanism for scholarships and fellowships to agriculture students, with Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday releasing ₹21.35 crore to more than 6,000 students through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). The funds were released at the ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research…
