Bhubaneswar: Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha has strengthened its wildlife protection system with the installation of 18 AI-enabled camera traps linked to an advanced surveillance tower, enabling forest personnel to monitor wildlife movements and potential threats in real time from a central control room. The camera traps have been installed across remote forest interiors since…
Puri: The 25th edition of Puri Heritage Walks (PHW), held on Sunday, took participants through the city’s distinctive Sharadiya Shola Puja traditions, ancient Devi shrines and the rituals associated with the Shree Jagannath Temple during the Durga Puja period. The walk began at Maa Ardhasini Temple on the Grand Road, where PHW co-convenor Ashoka Manjari…
Bhubaneswar: To manage the expected rise in passenger traffic during the upcoming Durga Puja and Diwali festive season, East Coast Railway will operate special trains between Sambalpur in Odisha and Santragachi in West Bengal from October 14 to 22, 2026. Train No. 08303 Sambalpur–Santragachi Special will depart from Sambalpur at 4.15 pm every Wednesday on…
Greater Noida: Odisha’s traditional handlooms and handicrafts are attracting buyers and visitors from India and abroad at the 62nd IHGF Delhi Autumn Fair 2026, with the state showcasing its distinctive textiles and craft traditions to explore new business and export opportunities. The Odisha Pavilion, organised by the state’s Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts Department at the…
Bhubaneswar: Food vendors at this year’s Bali Jatra in Cuttack will be encouraged to use biodegradable sal leaf plates instead of single-use plastic, with the district administration ordering around 10 lakh plates ahead of the annual fair. To ensure adequate supplies, the Cuttack district administration has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ORMAS, Mayurbhanj,…
Bhubaneswar: CCTV surveillance, dedicated police response vehicles, pink e-rickshaws and assistance centres are among nine initiatives proposed by the Odisha Government to improve the safety of women and girls in Sambalpur. The initiatives, estimated to cost Rs 10 crore, will be implemented under the Nirbhaya initiative. The proposals came up for discussion at a high-level…
Bhubaneswar: Train services between Maligura and Chhatariput stations under the Rayagada Division of East Coast Railway (ECoR) have been affected by a landslide, prompting the cancellation of four trains and changes to the operations of six others. The disruption has led to the short termination or short origination of several express and passenger trains, affecting…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is looking to expand its export footprint by helping micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), industrialists and entrepreneurs leverage India’s Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with other countries. The state MSME and Industries departments jointly organised a state-level workshop on ‘Leveraging Free Trade Agreements’ at Mayfair Convention in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday to familiarise local…
Bhubaneswar: Twelve drought-prone villages in Balangir district are expected to benefit from improved drinking water availability with the Odisha Cabinet approving a ₹105.62-crore tender for an in-stream water storage project on the Lanth river near Tustapalli village in Saintala block. The project will involve the construction of an In-Stream Storage Structure (ISS) across the Lanth,…
Bhubaneswar: From a proposed international airport to the restoration of historic religious sites, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has called for faster implementation of major projects in Puri, directing officials to ensure that development work moves forward without unnecessary delays. At a high-level review meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan, Majhi took stock of infrastructure,…
