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Bhubaneswar: Showcasing Odisha’s rich mango diversity and the growing potential of horticulture as a driver of rural prosperity, the State-Level Mango Festival 2026 was organised at the Central Horticultural Experiment Station (CHES) in Bhubaneswar on Thursday. The event brought together farmers, scientists, policymakers and agribusiness stakeholders to discuss strategies for strengthening mango cultivation and expanding…

Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) has initiated plans to redevelop the Priyadarshini Market Complex at CRPF Square, aiming to transform the ageing commercial centre into a modern marketplace equipped with improved infrastructure and public amenities. The decision was taken after Housing and Urban Development Minister and BDA Chairman Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra visited the…

Bhubaneswar: Marking World Environment Day with a strong focus on youth engagement in climate action, the Odisha Conference of Youth (OCOY) 2026 was officially launched at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Friday. The initiative aims to create a platform for young leaders, policymakers, climate experts, development partners and changemakers to collaborate on building a sustainable…

Pipili: The traditional centre of Odisha’s applique craft, is set for a major infrastructure boost with the development of an ₹80-crore Applique and Handicrafts Hub that aims to transform the town into a modern production, training and marketing destination for artisans. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi laid the foundation stone for the project in Puri…

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police has drawn up an ambitious roadmap to modernise coastal security infrastructure, including the deployment of additional interceptor boats, advanced surveillance systems and anti-drone technology, as senior officials and security agencies gathered in Bhubaneswar for a state-level coastal security seminar on Tuesday. The seminar, inaugurated by Director General of Police (DGP) Y.B. Khurania,…

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has emerged as a national leader in renewable energy adoption, securing top honours at the PM Surya Ghar Excellence Awards for its outstanding performance under the Centre’s flagship rooftop solar programme. The state was recognised by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) for its achievements during the “Month of Solar” campaign…

Chatrapur: Ganjam district has added another feather to its cap by securing three prestigious national-level Panchayat awards, reaffirming its position as one of the country’s leading districts in grassroots governance and sustainable rural development. At a national awards ceremony held in New Delhi, Ganjam district received the coveted Nanaji Deshmukh Sarvottam Panchayat Sustainable Development Award,…

Bhubaneswar: In a major boost to science and technology education among tribal students, President of India Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday virtually inaugurated Space Labs in 75 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) across the country, paving the way for greater access to advanced scientific learning in remote and tribal areas. The national initiative was launched in…

Bhubaneswar/New Delhi: Odisha’s globally recognised disaster management model will come into focus on the international stage as Puri hosts the BRICS 2026 Meeting of the Disaster Risk Reduction Group (DRRG) from June 4 to 6. Organised by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) under India’s BRICS 2026 Chairship, the meeting will bring together senior officials…

Bhubaneswar: Strengthening its efforts to build a skilled and future-ready urban governance workforce, the Odisha government on Tuesday inaugurated a new residential hostel at the Odisha Urban Academy (OUA) in Basuaghai, Bhubaneswar. The facility is expected to significantly enhance the Academy’s capacity to conduct residential training programmes for urban local body officials, elected representatives, engineers,…