Cuttack: India delivered a commanding all-round performance to crush South Africa by 101 runs in the opening T20 International at Barabati Stadium on Tuesday, storming to a 1–0 lead in the five-match series. In front of a roaring capacity crowd of 46,000, the Men in Blue dominated both with bat and ball, bundling out the…
Bhubaneswar: In a major step toward modernising agriculture and improving farmer outreach, the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment (DAFE), Government of Odisha, on Sunday signed two important Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) focusing on value chain development and digital extension services. The first MoU was signed with Heifer International to promote value chain development for…
Puri: The Global Energy Leaders’ Summit 2025 (GELS 2025), conceptualised as India’s first COP-style platform for interstate coordination, concluded with a high-level press briefing in Puri, marking a significant step towards building a collaborative and future-ready clean energy ecosystem in the country. Addressing the media, Deputy Chief Minister (Energy, Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment) Kanak Vardhan…
Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the T20 International cricket match between India and South Africa at Cuttack’s Barabati Stadium on December 9, 2025, the Bhubaneswar–Cuttack Police Commissionerate on Sunday issued a detailed traffic advisory to ensure smooth movement and security during the high-profile event. The advisory will also be in force during the players’ practice session scheduled…
Bhubaneswar: The second day of the Global Energy Leaders Summit (GELS) 2025 witnessed an important Public-Private Dialogue themed “Partnership”, underlining the crucial role of collaboration, sustainability, and innovation in accelerating India’s clean energy transition. The session was attended by Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and moderated by William Morrison, Chairman,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha on Saturday placed its long-term clean power ambitions at the centre stage as Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the Global Energy Leaders’ Summit 2025 (GELS 2025) in Puri, outlining the State’s roadmap to emerge as a Green Energy State by 2036. The vision focuses on accelerating renewable energy adoption, reducing reliance on…
Bhubaneswar: With Barabati Stadium gearing up to host the first T20 International between India and South Africa on December 9, Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) Yogesh Bahadur Khurania on Saturday carried out a comprehensive review of security arrangements at the iconic Cuttack venue, underscoring the State’s focus on safety and crowd management for the…
Bhubaneswar: Reaffirming Odisha’s resolve to nurture its linguistic and literary heritage, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday inaugurated the 7th Odisha State Book Festival–2025 at the Unit-3 Exhibition Ground. The 12-day literary festival, showcasing Odia language and culture on a grand scale, will continue till December 17. Addressing the inaugural ceremony, the Chief Minister…
Bhubaneswar: The State Government has set an ambitious roadmap to strengthen Odisha’s aviation ecosystem, with a vision to establish 15 fully operational airports by 2047, significantly enhancing regional, domestic and international connectivity. This was discussed at the fourth meeting of the High Power Committee on Aviation held here today under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha on Saturday marked another significant milestone in school education reform with the approval of 17 newly developed textbooks for Grades 5 and 8 during the 4th Core Committee Meeting on Syllabi and Textbook Development. The meeting was chaired by Dr. N. Thirumala Naik, Commissioner-cum-Secretary, School & Mass Education Department, and attended by all…
