Bhubaneswar: With Odisha poised for rapid urban expansion over the next two decades, urban planning professionals have called for urgent institutional reforms and large-scale recruitment of qualified town planners to ensure sustainable and well-managed urban growth across the state. The Odisha Chapter of the Institute of Town Planners, India (ITPI) presented a comprehensive roadmap for…
Bhubaneswar: Reinforcing its focus on maternal and child health, the Odisha government on Monday announced enhanced nutritional support for severely underweight children and increased breakfast allocations for Anganwadi pre-schoolers, while also launching a digital awareness book on the significance of the first 1,000 days of a child’s life. Deputy Chief Minister and Women and Child…
Bhubaneswar: Stressing the importance of preserving the nation’s intellectual and cultural legacy, noted manuscriptologist and former Director of the National Mission for Manuscripts, Prafulla Kumar Mishra on Monday said manuscripts and ancient texts serve as some of the most authentic records of India’s civilisational heritage and collective memory. He was speaking at the inauguration of…
Bhubaneswar: The ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in Odisha has gathered momentum, with more than 41.6 lakh voters receiving enumeration forms within the first four days of the statewide exercise aimed at updating and strengthening the voter database. According to the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), enumeration forms had…
Bhubaneswar: With mango season at its peak, the Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS) has launched Mango Festival-2026 across multiple locations in the state capital, creating a dedicated marketplace where consumers can buy fresh, naturally ripened mangoes directly from growers. The festival, organised under the Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water Department, was inaugurated on…
Bhubaneswar/Puri: Puri has been chosen as the host city for the BRICS 2026 Meeting of the Disaster Risk Reduction Group (DRRG), highlighting Odisha’s emergence as a global model in disaster preparedness and resilience despite its vulnerability to cyclones and other coastal hazards. The selection of Puri reflects international recognition of Odisha’s sustained efforts in disaster…
Bhubaneswar: South Odisha is set to witness a major boost in railway infrastructure and economic activity with the operationalisation of the Rayagada Railway Division under East Coast Railway from June 1, 2026. The new division is expected to improve railway administration, accelerate infrastructure projects and strengthen freight connectivity across some of the state’s most resource-rich…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has added a new chapter to its administrative history with the appointment of IPS officer Ananya Awasthi as Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati. With this appointment, she becomes the first woman officer to serve in the prestigious role since the formation of the state. A formal ceremony was held at…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Housing Board (OSHB) is gearing up for a major expansion of affordable housing initiatives across the state, with plans to extend its footprint to all district headquarters while accelerating the implementation of several large residential projects currently underway. The roadmap was reviewed at a high-level meeting chaired by Additional Chief Secretary,…
Bhubaneswar: Higher education institutions must emerge as engines of innovation, research and social transformation if Odisha is to achieve its development aspirations, Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati said on Sunday while addressing a conference of Vice-Chancellors of State Public and Private Universities in Bhubaneswar. The Governor stressed that universities have a larger responsibility beyond imparting…
