Bhubaneswar: Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a nationwide programme for the disbursement of one lakh PM-SVANidhi loans and the launch of Credit Cards for PM-SVANidhi beneficiaries was organised today from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Odisha actively participated in this landmark national initiative through parallel programmes held across Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in the…
Bhubaneswar: Vedanta Kalinga Lancers booked their place in the final of the Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Ranchi Royals at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Friday. Belgian defender Alexander Hendrickx starred for the Lancers, scoring both goals to seal the win in a high-intensity encounter. Ranchi Royals began…
Bhubaneswar: Inder, a magnificent Murrah bull from Haryana’s renowned Karamveer Breeding Farm in Kurukshetra, is rapidly gaining national recognition as one of the most promising breeding bulls of his generation. At just 4.5 years of age, Inder already weighs an impressive 17 quintals, showcasing exceptional growth, strength, and superior genetic potential. Bred through scientific selection…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Secretary Anu Garg, in her capacity as Chairperson of Odisha’s power distribution companies, on Wednesday reviewed the performance of TPCODL, TPNODL, TPSODL and TPWODL at a board-level meeting, with a strong focus on strengthening distribution infrastructure and improving consumer experience across the State. The meeting deliberated on accelerating capital investments aimed at network…
Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards building climate resilience in agriculture, the Odisha government on Wednesday launched the Odisha Agriculture Drought Mitigation Programme (OADMP), a ₹141.50-crore initiative aimed at shifting the State’s approach from reactive drought relief to proactive, science-driven risk mitigation. The Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) for the programme was signed by the Department…
Bhubaneswar: Krushi Odisha-2026 was inaugurated on Wednesday by the Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, at the Biju Patnaik Playground, Baramunda, marking a major push towards transforming Odisha’s agricultural sector through innovation, sustainability and stronger market linkages. In his inaugural address, the Deputy Chief Minister…
Bhubaneswar: Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra paid a surprise visit to IG Park in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday to review the condition of public amenities and assess the overall maintenance of the popular city park. Situated in a prime location and visited daily by a large number of residents, IG Park requires…
Bhubaneswar:Paddy procurement during the ongoing Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2025–26 is progressing smoothly across all 30 districts of Odisha, with the State witnessing strong farmer participation and efficient procurement operations. As on date, a total of 30,49,560 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of paddy has been procured from 6,93,097 farmers, reflecting the steady momentum of the…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is preparing to completely phase out diesel-powered buses under its flagship Ama Bus service and replace them with electric vehicles (EVs), Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mohapatra said on Wednesday. The move marks a major push towards sustainable urban mobility and reduced carbon emissions in the state. The Minister…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards making Bhubaneswar a more inclusive and liveable city for children, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) and UNICEF Odisha signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create safe, green and child-friendly spaces across the city. The MoU was signed at the BMC office, marking the beginning of a collaborative effort…
