Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards building climate resilience in agriculture, the Odisha government on Wednesday launched the Odisha Agriculture Drought Mitigation Programme (OADMP), a ₹141.50-crore initiative aimed at shifting the State’s approach from reactive drought relief to proactive, science-driven risk mitigation. The Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) for the programme was signed by the Department…
Bhubaneswar: Krushi Odisha-2026 was inaugurated on Wednesday by the Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, at the Biju Patnaik Playground, Baramunda, marking a major push towards transforming Odisha’s agricultural sector through innovation, sustainability and stronger market linkages. In his inaugural address, the Deputy Chief Minister…
Bhubaneswar: Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra paid a surprise visit to IG Park in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday to review the condition of public amenities and assess the overall maintenance of the popular city park. Situated in a prime location and visited daily by a large number of residents, IG Park requires…
Bhubaneswar:Paddy procurement during the ongoing Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2025–26 is progressing smoothly across all 30 districts of Odisha, with the State witnessing strong farmer participation and efficient procurement operations. As on date, a total of 30,49,560 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of paddy has been procured from 6,93,097 farmers, reflecting the steady momentum of the…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is preparing to completely phase out diesel-powered buses under its flagship Ama Bus service and replace them with electric vehicles (EVs), Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mohapatra said on Wednesday. The move marks a major push towards sustainable urban mobility and reduced carbon emissions in the state. The Minister…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards making Bhubaneswar a more inclusive and liveable city for children, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) and UNICEF Odisha signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create safe, green and child-friendly spaces across the city. The MoU was signed at the BMC office, marking the beginning of a collaborative effort…
Bhubaneswar: The Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons clinched a dramatic 4-2 shootout victory over the Ranchi Royals after an absorbing Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) contest ended 3-3 at regulation time, here on Wednesday. While the Dragons walked away with a crucial bonus point, the Royals did enough to finish second on the points table, setting…
Bhubaneswar: Reinforcing its push to create a more investor-friendly and efficient regulatory environment, the Odisha government on Tuesday took stock of the implementation of key Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) reforms at a high-level review meeting. The meeting, chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg, IAS, at Lok Seva Bhawan, focused on expediting ongoing reform initiatives,…
Bhubaneswar: The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India, has conferred national-level recognition on the Odisha State Cooperative Bank (OSCB) and UCO Bank, Odisha unit, for their exemplary performance in implementing the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) during Kharif 2024 and Rabi 2024–25. At the 13th National Review Conference of PMFBY held…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has stepped up efforts to give Cuttack a new urban identity along the banks of the Mahanadi, with Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr. Krishna Chandra Mahapatra reviewing the ambitious Mahanadi Riverfront Development Project, envisioned as a landmark public and tourism-oriented space for the historic city. The ₹150-crore project, spread over…
