New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: Odisha has received the Best Award in the State Category at the 9th India International Water Week (IIWW) 2026, where the state showcased its approach to integrating water management with agriculture, irrigation and community participation. Held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi under the theme “Climate Resilient Water Management,” the event saw Odisha…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has begun reviewing the repair and restoration of 1,658 lift irrigation projects under the Odisha Lift Irrigation Corporation (OLIC) that have been affected by prolonged rainfall and flood conditions this year. A high-level meeting was held at the office of the Revenue and Disaster Management Minister at the Odisha Legislative Assembly to review…
Bhubaneswar: With passenger traffic expected to rise during the upcoming Durga Puja and Diwali festive season, the Railways will operate additional Puja Special trains on two important routes to accommodate the extra rush and facilitate passenger travel. The special services will connect Puri with Santragachi and Shalimar with Khurda Road during October and November. Puri-Santragachi-Puri…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s centuries-old maritime legacy came into focus as World Maritime Day 2026 was observed at the Odisha State Maritime Museum in Cuttack on Thursday, bringing together officials and staff to remember the state’s long association with seafaring, overseas trade and maritime culture. Organised at the State Maritime Museum, the programme featured displays highlighting different…
Bhubaneswar: With Odisha’s urban centres expected to undergo rapid expansion in the coming years, the state has begun work on a sustainable mobility framework aimed at improving how people and public transport move across the Bhubaneswar–Cuttack–Puri–Paradip Economic Region (BKPPER). The framework will look at mobility beyond individual cities, with emphasis on regional transport planning, transformation…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has cleared 27 major investment projects worth ₹2,47,115.70 crore across 15 districts, with the proposals expected to generate 50,162 jobs, as the state seeks to expand its industrial base into data centres, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, green energy and other emerging sectors. The approvals were granted at the 46th meeting of the High-Level Clearance…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is preparing to introduce Bharat Taxi, the cooperative-based ride-hailing service, in major cities of the state, Cooperation Minister Pradeep Bal Samanta informed the Odisha Assembly. In a written reply, the minister said the state government has initiated legal and administrative measures to implement the service, which was formally launched by the Union Ministry…
Bhubaneswar: With a deep depression moving towards the north Andhra Pradesh–south Odisha coast, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday directed officials to adopt a “zero casualty” approach and evacuate people from waterlogged and vulnerable areas to safer locations. Reviewing the situation at Lok Seva Bhawan, Majhi stressed coordination between state departments and district administrations….
Bhubaneswar: With a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal moving towards the north Andhra Pradesh–south Odisha coast, the Odisha government has stepped up emergency preparedness across southern and adjoining districts, deploying 33 ODRAF teams and keeping rescue and relief machinery on standby. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari reviewed the preparedness on Wednesday…
New Delhi: Veteran actor Anant Nag was conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024 by President Droupadi Murmu at the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony held at Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, Gujarat, on Tuesday. The award recognises Nag’s outstanding contribution to Indian cinema. Presenting the honour, the President described his acting as a synthesis of the…
