Kakamigahara: The Indian men’s hockey team created history by becoming the first Indian side to successfully defend its Asian Games gold medal, defeating Malaysia 5-1 in the final of the 2026 edition in Japan. The victory secured India’s fifth men’s hockey gold at the Asian Games, adding to its title wins in 1966, 1998, 2014…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is stepping up efforts to attract investment in tourism, with the state government earmarking ₹1,500 crore and creating a 5,500-acre land bank for tourism infrastructure development during 2026-31. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced the measures while inaugurating the seventh edition of the Odisha Travel Bazaar in Bhubaneswar on Saturday. He called upon…
Bhubaneswar: A litre of OMFED toned milk will cost Rs 58 from October 4, following a Rs 4 increase announced by the cooperative. Prices of its Premium and Gold Plus variants will also go up by Rs 2 per litre. The revised rate of toned milk will rise from Rs 54 to Rs 58, while…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) has reviewed the proposed redevelopment of its City Centre, popularly known as Nicco Park, with Housing and Urban Development Minister and BDA Chairman Dr Krushna Chandra Mahapatra directing officials to expedite the process and ensure timely progress. BDA Vice-Chairman Chanchal Rana and other senior officials attended the review meeting…
Puri: Elderly and differently-abled devotees visiting the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri will be able to access darshan more conveniently, with the temple administration putting in place special arrangements at the shrine’s northern gate. A ramp and railing connecting the northern gate Gumuta to the Kurma Bedha have already been completed to facilitate their movement….
Bhubaneswar: Timely completion of water supply and sewerage projects, effective use of funds and improved service delivery were among the key issues discussed at a review meeting of the Water Corporation of Odisha (WATCO), chaired by Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr Krushna Chandra Mahapatra at Unnati Bhawan. During the meeting, WATCO Managing Director Debabrata…
Bhubaneswar: Financial planning, physical wellness and stronger family bonds were at the centre of Odisha’s state-level celebration of the International Day of Older Persons 2026, organised by the Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) Department in Bhubaneswar on Thursday. The programme brought together senior citizens, government officials, wellness experts and financial advisers…
Bhubaneswar: From Pattachitra and palm leaf engraving to stone and wood carving, 144 trainees have begun a year-long programme at the State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC), aimed at building skills in Odisha’s traditional craft forms and preparing them for future opportunities. The 2026–27 batch was formally welcomed at a ceremony held…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to host the seventh edition of the Odisha Travel Bazaar (OTB) from October 3 to 5, with tourism stakeholders from 27 countries and domestic buyers from 32 cities expected to participate in the three-day business-to-business marketplace. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida announced the event on Thursday at a press conference at…
Bhubaneswar: A total of 192 students from 101 schools across Odisha have gathered at IIT Bhubaneswar to present innovative solutions to real-world challenges at the State-Level Hackathon 3.0 – Odiapreneur, inaugurated on Wednesday. The event brings together higher secondary students to develop ideas that address problems in their communities through creativity, technology and entrepreneurship. Around…
