Bhubaneswar: Odisha has emerged as a national leader in renewable energy adoption, securing top honours at the PM Surya Ghar Excellence Awards for its outstanding performance under the Centre’s flagship rooftop solar programme. The state was recognised by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) for its achievements during the “Month of Solar” campaign…

Chatrapur: Ganjam district has added another feather to its cap by securing three prestigious national-level Panchayat awards, reaffirming its position as one of the country’s leading districts in grassroots governance and sustainable rural development. At a national awards ceremony held in New Delhi, Ganjam district received the coveted Nanaji Deshmukh Sarvottam Panchayat Sustainable Development Award,…

Bhubaneswar: In a major boost to science and technology education among tribal students, President of India Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday virtually inaugurated Space Labs in 75 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) across the country, paving the way for greater access to advanced scientific learning in remote and tribal areas. The national initiative was launched in…

Bhubaneswar/New Delhi: Odisha’s globally recognised disaster management model will come into focus on the international stage as Puri hosts the BRICS 2026 Meeting of the Disaster Risk Reduction Group (DRRG) from June 4 to 6. Organised by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) under India’s BRICS 2026 Chairship, the meeting will bring together senior officials…

Bhubaneswar: Strengthening its efforts to build a skilled and future-ready urban governance workforce, the Odisha government on Tuesday inaugurated a new residential hostel at the Odisha Urban Academy (OUA) in Basuaghai, Bhubaneswar. The facility is expected to significantly enhance the Academy’s capacity to conduct residential training programmes for urban local body officials, elected representatives, engineers,…

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Power Generation Corporation Ltd. (OPGC) has achieved a significant milestone in the power sector by securing the top position among all state-sector power generating companies in India, reflecting its strong operational performance and efficiency in electricity generation. According to performance rankings up to May 2026, OPGC has been placed first among state-sector power…

Bhubaneswar: Renowned folklorist, educationist and Padma Shri awardee Dr. Mahendra Kumar Mishra was felicitated by the Odia Virtual Academy (OVA) in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the promotion of the mother tongue, folklore, folk literature and cultural heritage. The special felicitation ceremony was held at the CYSD Auditorium in Bhubaneswar, where distinguished scholars and…

Bhubaneswar: Odisha is moving closer to introducing hydrogen-powered public transport, with the State Government reviewing plans for a pioneering Green Hydrogen Mobility Project that aims to establish a clean-energy ecosystem and reduce carbon emissions from urban transportation. The project was reviewed at a high-level meeting chaired by Additional Chief Secretary of the Housing and Urban…

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is set to introduce an advanced technology-driven surveillance mechanism across registration offices in a major push to improve transparency, strengthen monitoring and eliminate the role of middlemen in public service delivery. The proposal was reviewed at a high-level meeting chaired by Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari at Lok Seva…

Bhubaneswar: With Odisha poised for rapid urban expansion over the next two decades, urban planning professionals have called for urgent institutional reforms and large-scale recruitment of qualified town planners to ensure sustainable and well-managed urban growth across the state. The Odisha Chapter of the Institute of Town Planners, India (ITPI) presented a comprehensive roadmap for…