Sarakpatna, Dhenkanal: While Buddhism today is often associated with historic monuments and distant geographies of South and Southeast Asia, a quiet village in Odisha continues to practise it as a lived way of life. Heritage enthusiasts, under the aegis of Dhenkanal Heritage Walks (DHW), on Sunday explored Sarakpatna village in Dhenkanal district and encountered a…
Bhubaneswar: In a major push to strengthen Odisha’s road infrastructure and ease traffic congestion, the State Government has stepped up efforts to expedite the construction of Railway Over Bridges (ROBs) across the state. A high-level review meeting between senior officials of the East Coast Railway and the Works Department was held recently to assess the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Bhitarkanika National Park continues to strengthen its status as a major habitat for saltwater crocodiles, with the latest census showing a rise of 32 crocodiles over the past year, reflecting sustained conservation efforts in the region. The Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department on Monday announced that the annual estuarine crocodile census recorded…
Bhubaneswar: Heritage and identity are deeply intertwined, continuously evolving and redefining each other beyond monuments and physical structures. This broader understanding formed the core of discussions at the 18th edition of Odisha Manaska, where participants reflected on how tangible, intangible and natural heritage together shape collective and individual identities. The monthly discussion forum, organised by…
Bhubaneswar: A national-level Chintan Shivir on Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jana Arogya Yojana (ABPMJAY) and Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) was inaugurated on Monday by Health & Family Welfare, Parliamentary Affairs and Electronics & Information Technology Minister Dr Mukesh Mahaling at Swosti Premium here. In his inaugural address, Dr Mahaling described ABPMJAY as a transformative…
Bhubaneswar: The Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Department (F&ARD), Government of Odisha, on Saturday outlined the roadmap for the state-level Fisheries–Animal Conclave Odisha 2026, also known as Matsya-Pranee Samavesh Odisha (MPSO-2026), which aims to boost awareness, innovation and prosperity among fish farmers and livestock rearers across the state. Addressing a press meet held at the…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is intensifying efforts to upgrade the State’s road infrastructure, with a renewed focus on improving connectivity, reducing congestion and supporting balanced regional development. Chairing a high-level review meeting at the Works Department conference hall, Principal Secretary Sanjay Kumar Singh assessed the status of key road construction and widening projects across Odisha….
Bhubaneswar: Drawing an overwhelming public response, the rural fair Sisir Saras 2026 has been extended till January 20, organisers announced on Saturday. The event, being jointly organised by the Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS) and Subhadra Shakti at the IDCO Exhibition Ground, has witnessed a steady rise in footfall since its opening on…
Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at deepening the research culture in higher education, the Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha, along with the Odisha State Higher Education Council (OSHEC), has extended financial support to faculty members under the Mukhya Mantri Research and Innovation Fellowship Programme (MRIP) for the academic year 2025–26. As part of the…
Bhubaneswar: The 10th Sub-Junior National Rugby Sevens Championship concluded at the Kalinga Stadium on Saturday with an action-packed final day, highlighting the rising standard of Under-15 girls’ rugby in the country. Bihar emerged champions with a dominant performance in the final, defeating defending champions Maharashtra, while host Odisha delighted the home crowd by securing third…
