New Delhi: Odisha has been nationally recognised for its progressive efforts in promoting sustainable and people-centric urban mobility. The Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT), Bhubaneswar, has been awarded the “Special Mention Award in Urban Transport” for its flagship initiatives Ama Bus and Ama E-Ride. The honour was conferred under the category “Running Trophy for the…
Bhubaneswar: The Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh is being observed across the country from November 1 to November 15, 2025, to celebrate the cultural heritage of tribal communities and acknowledge their significant role in shaping the nation. As part of this nationwide celebration, the Odisha State Tribal Museum is hosting a series of special programmes marking the…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government is advancing its Lift Irrigation (LI) initiatives to ensure water security, enhance agricultural productivity and provide equitable access to irrigation, especially in upland and drought-prone areas where conventional canal irrigation is not feasible. The efforts align with the State’s commitment to the Viksit Bharat vision, aiming to provide assured, year-round irrigation…
The city’s much-loved heritage initiative, Ekamra Walks, made a grand return today with its 9th edition- carrying the message “Clean Heritage, Green Future.”
New Delhi: Justice Surya Kant, one of the most respected voices in the Indian judiciary, has been appointed as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI). The appointment, announced through an official communiqué by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), will take effect from November 24, 2025. From the quiet lanes of Petwar village in Haryana’s…
Bhubaneswar: In a tribute to India’s national song, the Odisha government has announced that all schools across the state will hold a collective singing of ‘Vande Mataram’ on November 7. The initiative is part of the nationwide observance marking the 150th anniversary of the iconic song. The Odia Language, Literature & Culture Department has issued…
Bhubaneswar: The “Subhadra Shakti Mela 2025,” Odisha’s annual celebration of women’s entrepreneurship, has returned with renewed vibrancy, showcasing talent and craftsmanship from across the country. What began as a state-level exhibition has now evolved into a national event, uniting women entrepreneurs from nine other states and highlighting India’s diverse cultural heritage. Participants from Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand,…
Bhubaneswar: The onset of winter has begun to make its presence felt across Odisha, as a cold wave grips several parts of the state. With clear skies and no rain in the forecast, temperatures are expected to plunge further in the coming days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday. According to IMD data,…
Guwahati: Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, inaugurated the North Eastern Science & Technology (NEST) Cluster at IIT Guwahati today and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth ₹635 crore across Assam, marking a major step towards building a Viksit Purvottar through innovation, connectivity, and inclusive growth. The…
Jagatsinghpur: The tenth edition of the Jagatsinghpur Heritage Walk (JHW) concluded on Sunday, marking yet another milestone in the district’s growing movement to rediscover and preserve its rich historical and cultural legacy. Around 35 heritage enthusiasts gathered near the Anakhia Post Office under Biridi block, embarking on a day-long journey that began with a visit…
