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Bhubaneswar: The 19th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference and Exhibition 2026 opened in Bhubaneswar on Friday, bringing together policymakers, urban transport experts, government officials and industry representatives to discuss technology-driven, inclusive and sustainable mobility solutions for Indian cities. Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu inaugurated the two-day conference along with…

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Water Resources Department has stepped up its preparedness for potential cyclone-related situations, directing officials to ensure the safety and operational readiness of dams, reservoirs, barrages and river embankments across the state. The preparedness review was conducted by Principal Secretary of the Department of Water Resources, Shubha Sarma, following a state-level cyclone and…

Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar will host two major national-level events on urban development and mobility this week, bringing together policymakers, urban administrators, researchers and industry representatives to discuss sustainable transport, urban governance and improved civic services. The 19th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference and Exhibition 2026 will be held on October 23 and 24, followed by the…

Bhubaneswar/New Delhi: Odisha is finalising a dedicated Agri-PV Policy 2026 to enable farmers to grow crops and generate solar power on the same land, with a target of developing 1 GW of agrivoltaic capacity by 2030. Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo announced the proposed policy…

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has developed a comprehensive protocol for managing pregnancies affected by sickle cell disease, aiming to reduce maternal health risks through timely diagnosis, appropriate treatment and coordinated care. The protocol was discussed at a state-level review-cum-dissemination workshop organised jointly by the National Health Mission (NHM) Odisha, Directorate of Blood Safety and UNICEF Odisha at…