Bhubaneswar: Odisha has reached a major milestone in its efforts to strengthen tsunami preparedness at the community level, with 100 coastal villages now recognised as “Tsunami Ready” under the UNESCO-IOC Tsunami Ready Recognition Programme. The latest recognition of 75 villages in 2026 has taken the State’s total to 100, marking a significant step towards Odisha’s…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has ordered a comprehensive review of government land allotted or transferred for development and public welfare projects, with Collectors directed to identify plots lying unused for prolonged periods or being used for purposes other than those sanctioned. The Revenue & Disaster Management Department has asked all Collectors to undertake a time-bound…
Khordha: Traditional Paika martial arts took centre stage during the second Khordha Heritage Walks on Sunday, as young Paikas demonstrated indigenous combat techniques and weapons before heritage enthusiasts exploring the region’s military and cultural legacy. Led by Paika Guru Kabiraj Pradhan, the young practitioners demonstrated the use of traditional weapons including swords, Urmi—a wavy iron…
Bhubaneswar: Train services in the Rayagada Division of East Coast Railway have been disrupted following a landslide between Maligura and Chhatariput stations, prompting cancellation and partial curtailment of several services. The railway has taken the measures as a safety precaution and to facilitate restoration work in the affected section. Some trains have been cancelled, while…
Bhubaneswar: More than 10,000 people took to the streets across Odisha on World Tourism Day as the state witnessed a synchronised Promo Run across 32 locations to build momentum for the upcoming OMC Puri Coastal Marathon 2026. Organised by the Department of Tourism, the statewide running initiative brought together participants from districts and municipal corporations,…
Kakamigahara: India completed a perfect pool-stage campaign at the Asian Games 2026 with a 7-0 win over Singapore on Sunday, securing their fifth consecutive victory and finishing as Pool B leaders. India will face South Korea in the semi-final on September 30. South Korea finished second in Pool A after beating Malaysia 2-1, while the…
Bhubaneswar: The ancient Khandagiri-Udayagiri caves in Bhubaneswar now have a new visitor attraction, with a Light and Sound Show using audiovisual storytelling, lighting and modern technology to bring the heritage of the rock-cut caves to life. The immersive experience was formally inaugurated at Khandagiri by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, who holds the Tourism portfolio….
Bhubaneswar: The Water Resources Department has opened 28 gates of the Hirakud Dam to regulate rising inflows following heavy rainfall across the Upper Mahanadi Basin and its tributaries over the past two days. The basin recorded an average rainfall of 39.14 mm on September 25 and 71.66 mm on September 26, following the movement of…
Bhubaneswar: Running through forest tracks instead of city roads, participants of the first Chandaka Green Marathon took to the Chandaka-Bharatpur forest landscape on Sunday, combining fitness with a message on wildlife conservation and habitat protection. Organised as part of the 72nd Wildlife Week celebrations, the marathon featured 5 km, 10 km and 21 km categories,…
Bhubaneswar: From digital technology and artificial intelligence to homestays, adventure tourism and heritage conservation, Odisha used World Tourism Day 2026 to showcase a broader approach to tourism development that puts innovation and local participation alongside destination promotion. The state-level celebration at the State Convention Centre, Lok Seba Bhawan, Bhubaneswar, brought together government officials and tourism…
