Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has announced the rollout of ‘Sishu Vatikas’—pre-school learning centres—across all government primary schools from the Academic Year 2025–26. The move is aimed at strengthening foundational learning for children aged 5 to 6 years in line with the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. A notification to this effect was issued…
Bhubaneswar: Amid rising water levels in northern Odisha, the state government has intensified flood management and relief efforts in the affected regions, particularly in Balasore and Mayurbhanj districts. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari on Monday assured that the government is fully prepared to deal with the evolving situation and is working in close…
Bhubaneswar: To strengthen Odisha’s agricultural value chain, a high-level meeting was held today at Lok Seva Bhawan under the chairmanship of Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo to discuss the expansion of cold storage infrastructure across the state. Chairing the meeting in his dual capacity as Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture, Farmers’…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has achieved a record-breaking Rabi paddy procurement of nearly 19 lakh metric tonnes (LMT), significantly surpassing the initial target of 14 LMT for the 2024–25 season. This milestone was highlighted during an inter-ministerial review meeting held today at Lok Seva Bhawan under the chairmanship of Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo. Officials…
Manesar: Union Minister of Communications and Minister for Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, today inaugurated Ericsson’s state-of-the-art antenna manufacturing facility at VVDN Technologies’ Global Innovation Park in Manesar, Haryana. The facility marks a major milestone in India’s telecom manufacturing capabilities and is Ericsson’s first in the country to produce passive antennas for…
Bhubaneswar: Tourist activities at Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district will come to a temporary halt starting July 1, as the park closes its gates for the annual monsoon break. The decision, taken to ensure the safety of wildlife and visitors during the rainy season, was confirmed by Field Director Prakash Chand Gogineni…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step forward for reptile conservation, the Nandankanan Zoological Park (NZP) recorded the birth of seven yellow anaconda hatchlings on Sunday. This rare and successful breeding event highlights the zoo’s growing expertise in caring for and propagating exotic species. The new arrivals were born to a pair of yellow anacondas brought to…
Bolangir: What began as a grassroots football tournament in the heart of western Odisha turned into a historic celebration of inclusion and aspiration, as tribal children—many playing their first-ever competitive match—lit up the field during the AJSA India Champions League 2025. Organised by AJSA India in partnership with the FIFA Foundation, the three-day event at…
Bhubaneswar: In the aftermath of the tragic stampede near the Gundicha Temple in Puri that claimed three lives and left several injured, the Odisha government on Sunday issued major administrative reshuffles, transferring both the Puri District Collector and Superintendent of Police (SP) with immediate effect. Chanchal Rana, IAS, currently serving as the Collector and District…
Bhubaneswar: In a tragic incident that cast a shadow over the Rath Yatra festivities in Puri, three devotees—two women and one man—lost their lives in a stampede that occurred early Sunday morning on Saradhabali, near the Gundicha Temple. The stampede reportedly took place around 4:00 AM, shortly after the ‘Pahuda’ ritual was opened for public…
