Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards improving international travel access for residents of Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday inaugurated a new Visa Application Centre operated by VFS Global in Bhubaneswar. The facility marks a significant milestone in enhancing citizen-centric services and reflects the state’s growing global engagement. Speaking at the event, the…
Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at strengthening the foundation of sustainable urban growth, the Housing & Urban Development Department convened a high-level session on urban land management at Kharavela Bhawan, highlighting land as a critical strategic resource in Odisha’s journey towards a ‘Viksit Odisha’. The session featured a detailed presentation by Hari Ballav Mishra, who…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has taken a significant lead in India’s clean energy transition by becoming the first state to announce a dedicated Green Hydrogen Policy, reinforcing its commitment to industrial decarbonization and the development of a circular economy. The milestone initiative aligns with the broader sustainability goals of the Confederation of Indian Industry and is expected…
Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards planned urban expansion, the Bhubaneswar Development Authority on Tuesday signed an agreement with Singapore-based Surbana Jurong for the preparation of a comprehensive master plan for a proposed New City in Bhubaneswar. The ambitious project, spread across nearly 800 acres in the mouzas of Gothapatna, Malipada, and Daspur, is envisioned…
Bhubaneswar: The “Bamboo Forward Summit — From Ground to Growth” was successfully organised, bringing together farmers, artisans, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and policymakers to chart a future roadmap for strengthening Odisha’s bamboo sector. The summit emerged as a key platform to deliberate on transforming the state’s abundant bamboo resources into a sustainable, enterprise-driven ecosystem, with a…
Bhubaneswar: ParibhaAsha HeritEdge Lab has launched Ekamra Anubhav 2.0, a reimagined edition of its heritage engagement initiative set within the historic landscape of Ekamra Kshetra. Originally conceptualised in 2022, the new format shifts from conventional heritage walks to a more structured, participant-driven experience. Moving away from multi-site walkthroughs, the programme focused on a single temple…
Bhubaneswar: Responding to mounting criticism and political consensus, the Odisha government has begun the process to withdraw the proposed Bill seeking a hike in salaries, allowances, and pensions of MLAs. The Odisha Assembly Secretariat has written to legislators in this regard, following a formal notice issued by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mukesh Mahaling, signalling the government’s…
Bhubaneswar: The inaugural edition of the National Indoor Athletics Championships concluded on a high note at the Kalinga Stadium Indoor Complex, with Punjab sprinter Gurvindervir Singh stealing the spotlight by clinching the men’s 60m title with a record-breaking performance. The 26-year-old international athlete clocked an impressive 6.60 seconds in a dramatic final that saw only…
Bhubaneswar: The Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha has announced that the Common PG Entrance Test (CPET) 2026 will be conducted from May 5 to May 18, marking the start of the postgraduate admission process for the academic session 2026–27. According to official data, 58,708 candidates have applied for admission to 31,915 postgraduate seats across…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha has nearly concluded paddy procurement for the 2025–26 Kharif season, with official data showing a strong performance that reflects steady growth in the state’s agricultural sector. According to the latest figures, around 75.45 lakh metric tonnes of paddy have reached mandis across Odisha, out of which 75.20 lakh metric tonnes…
