Bhubaneswar: With Cyclone Montha brewing over the southeast Bay of Bengal, the Odisha government on Saturday reviewed the State’s preparedness to mitigate its possible impact. A high-level meeting chaired by Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari and Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) Deoranjan Kumar Singh assessed the readiness of all districts to respond to the…
Bhubaneswar: Taking a major leap towards transforming regional air connectivity and positioning itself as an aviation hub in Eastern India, the Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, on Thursday approved the Building & Management of Aviation Assets and Network (B-MAAN) scheme. With a budgetary allocation of ₹4,182 crore for the period 2025–2030,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha took a decisive stride toward accelerating its industrial and economic transformation with the approval of 33 new projects worth ₹1.46 lakh crore, promising to generate over 66,000 employment opportunities across multiple sectors. The approvals were announced on Saturday, marking the 500-day milestone of the government led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. Describing…
Bhubaneswar: The rhythmic beats and melodies of young musicians filled the air at the State-Level Instrumental Music Competition 2025, held this forenoon at Government Girls’ High School, Unit-6, Bhubaneswar. The event brought together 332 students and 24 accompanying teachers representing six zones across Odisha, showcasing the rich musical talent of the state’s youth. Niyati Pattnayak,…
Bhubaneswar: The two-day Odisha Urban Conclave 2025, organised by the Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department, concluded today with a strong resolve to build vibrant, sustainable, and people-centric cities across the State. Delivering the valedictory address, Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, H&UD Department, outlined Odisha’s forward-looking vision to position Rourkela and Bhubaneswar among the top 100…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is gearing up for a robust Rabi season with an ambitious plan to cover 29.30 lakh hectares under various crops as part of the Rabi Campaign 2025–26. The state government aims to boost production and strengthen self-sufficiency in pulses and oilseeds through a coordinated, technology-driven approach. The State Level Conference on Rabi Campaign…
Bhubaneswar: A low-pressure area hovering over the southeast Bay of Bengal since this morning is expected to intensify rapidly in the coming days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has informed. According to the latest IMD update, the system is likely to develop into a depression by October 25, further strengthening into a deep depression by…
Bhubaneswar: In a step towards creating cleaner, greener, and more dignified public spaces for last rites, the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) has launched the redevelopment of two major crematoriums at Kaligadia and Garabadu in the Old Town area of the city. The foundation stones for both projects were laid today by MLA (Ekamra) Babu Singh….
Bhubaneswar: Human trafficking has emerged as one of the most pressing challenges confronting Odisha today, prompting the state police to intensify efforts to combat this grave human rights violation. To strengthen coordination and collective action, the Odisha Police organized a State-Level Conference on Human Trafficking at Police Bhavan, inaugurated by Director General of Police (DGP)…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Government has decided to promote the large-scale cultivation of Pigeonpea, Black gram, and Lentils across the state through a cluster-based approach. A high-level meeting in this regard was held today at Lok Seva Bhawan under the chairmanship of Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo. The meeting focused on implementing an intensive…
