Bhubaneswar: A high-level delegation from the Indore Municipal Corporation on Friday held strategic discussions with Odisha officials after an exposure visit to study the state’s urban water reforms, with a focus on replicating the ‘Drink From Tap’ (DFT) initiative and 24×7 water supply systems. The delegation, led by Indore Municipal Commissioner Kshitij Singhal, met Additional…
Bhubaneswar: Rising pole vault star Dev Kumar Meena has set his sights on a personal best as he gears up for the inaugural Indian Indoor Open Combined Events and Pole Vault Competition, beginning this Saturday at the Indoor Stadium in Kalinga Stadium. The 20-year-old national record holder, who has shown impressive form this season, said…
Bhubaneswar/Rayagada: Bringing a fresh wave of rural development initiatives to Odisha, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday jointly launched the fourth phase of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-IV) in Rayagada, along with multiple schemes aimed at improving connectivity, housing and livelihoods. At a public meeting in…
Visakhapatnam: In a major step towards strengthening India’s weather monitoring and prediction capabilities, the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology has established a Coastal Atmospheric Research Testbed (C-ART) at Andhra University, creating a dedicated facility for advanced atmospheric research along the east coast. The open-field observatory under C-ART was inaugurated on May 1 by M Ravichandran,…
Leh: Marking a rare spiritual occasion on Buddha Purnima, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday inaugurated the exposition of the sacred relics of Lord Buddha in Leh, describing the event as a “historic and golden moment” for Ladakh. The ceremony, attended by Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena and other senior officials, comes after a…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Women and Child Development on April 30 convened the first preparatory meeting of the BRICS Women’s Working Group in virtual mode, marking an important step under India’s BRICS Presidency. The meeting saw participation from representatives of BRICS member countries, along with officials from various ministries and departments of the Government…
Bhubaneswar: The Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) events at the Junior & Senior Artistic Gymnastics National Championships 2026–27 got off to a strong start, with an intense Junior Team Final showcasing emerging talent from across the country at the Kalinga Stadium. West Bengal delivered a dominant performance to secure the gold medal with a score of…
Bhubaneswar: In a major step to ensure time-bound delivery of public services and enhance administrative accountability, the Odisha government is set to implement an “Auto Appeal System” under the Odisha Right to Public Services Act by May 2026. The decision was announced during a review meeting of nodal officers from 32 departments, held at the…
Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at fast-tracking urban development, the Housing & Urban Development Department of Odisha convened a high-level consultation with key financial institutions to design and fund bankable urban projects across the state. The meeting, chaired by Additional Chief Secretary Usha Padhee, brought together senior officials including Finance Department Principal Secretary Sanjeeb Kumar…
Bhubaneswar: Marking a major boost to its global tourism ambitions, Odisha Tourism bagged two prestigious awards at the Great Indian Travel Bazaar in Jaipur, including the Travel & Tourism Excellence Award 2026 for “Outstanding Contribution in Tourism Development.” The state was also recognised for having the “Best Stall in the Public Sector Category,” with its…
