Bhubaneswar: Renowned folklorist, educationist and Padma Shri awardee Dr. Mahendra Kumar Mishra was felicitated by the Odia Virtual Academy (OVA) in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the promotion of the mother tongue, folklore, folk literature and cultural heritage. The special felicitation ceremony was held at the CYSD Auditorium in Bhubaneswar, where distinguished scholars and…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is moving closer to introducing hydrogen-powered public transport, with the State Government reviewing plans for a pioneering Green Hydrogen Mobility Project that aims to establish a clean-energy ecosystem and reduce carbon emissions from urban transportation. The project was reviewed at a high-level meeting chaired by Additional Chief Secretary of the Housing and Urban…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is set to introduce an advanced technology-driven surveillance mechanism across registration offices in a major push to improve transparency, strengthen monitoring and eliminate the role of middlemen in public service delivery. The proposal was reviewed at a high-level meeting chaired by Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari at Lok Seva…
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…
