Bhubaneswar/Aska: In a major development push for southern Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday laid the foundation stones for a series of infrastructure and irrigation projects worth ₹550 crore in Ganjam district. The announcement was made during the state-level ‘Yuva Shakti Samabesh’ held in Aska, where the Chief Minister underscored the pivotal role…
Bhubaneswar: Waaree Energies Limited has clarified the reasons behind its recent decision to realign certain components of its ₹25,000-crore solar manufacturing project originally planned in Odisha, citing challenges in power availability as the key constraint. In a letter addressed to Odisha Industries Secretary Hemant Sharma, the company’s CEO Amit Paithankar stated that the delay in…
Bhubaneswar: In a strong show of commitment to worker welfare and inclusive governance, the third meeting of the Odisha Labour Welfare Board was held today at the Department of Labour and Employees’ State Insurance’s conference hall in Kharavela Bhawan. Chairing the meeting, Minister of Labour and ESI, Ganesh Ram Singh Khuntia, emphasized that the nation’s…
Bhubaneswar: To enhance child welfare services in Odisha, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Tuesday launched the Amari Shishu web portal (www.aamarisishu.odisha.gov.in) at the State Women and Children’s Institute in Bhubaneswar. The digital platform is designed to streamline coordination among multiple agencies involved in child care, protection, and rehabilitation across the state. The Amari Shishu…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s star swimmer Shristi Upadhaya delivered a standout performance on the opening day of the 78th Senior National Aquatic Championships 2025, clinching the gold medal in the women’s 100m butterfly event at Kalinga Stadium. Clocking an impressive 1:03.50, Shristi outpaced a fiercely competitive field to secure the top podium finish. The win marks her…
Bhubaneswar: The 78th Senior National Aquatic Championship 2025 began with grandeur and high energy at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar today, drawing participation from over 400 top swimmers from across India. The five-day championship, which runs through June 26, promises to be a showcase of speed, endurance, and emerging talent in Indian swimming. Organized jointly…
Bhubaneswar: In preparation for the world-famous Rath Yatra in Puri, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced an unprecedented rail plan to manage the surge in pilgrim traffic. A record 365 Special Trains will be operated during the Rath Yatra 2025 period—marking a significant increase from last year’s 315 special services. These trains will connect…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government organised a high-level Workshop on Agro-Tourism in Bhubaneswar. The event, hosted jointly by the Department of Tourism and the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, brought together agro-landowners, progressive farmers, policymakers, and domain experts to explore how agro-tourism can unlock new livelihood avenues and stimulate rural economies across the state. Co-chaired by…
Bhubaneswar: Former Odisha Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik underwent a successful surgery for cervical arthritis at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. The procedure, conducted under the supervision of his personal physician Dr. Ramakant Panda, has been declared successful, with doctors confirming that Patnaik is stable and recovering well. Dr. Panda…
Bhubaneswar: Stepping up efforts to translate an ambitious development roadmap into action, NITI Aayog CEO B. V. R. Subrahmanyam held an in-depth consultation with senior officials of the Odisha government at Kharavel Bhawan on Friday. The focus of the high-level meeting was to fine-tune the execution strategy for the recently launched “Viksit Bharat for Viksit…
