Puri: Puri’s rich religious and literary heritage came alive during the 24th special edition of the Puri Heritage Walks (PHW) on Sunday, as heritage enthusiasts explored historic monasteries and religious landmarks closely linked to the Jagannath tradition, Vaishnavism and Odia literature. The walk offered participants an opportunity to learn about the lesser-known traditions, rituals, artworks…
Bhubaneswar: A large-scale enforcement drive near Kanyashram in Chandrasekharpur Mouza cleared a major stretch of government land on Tuesday, with the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) and Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) demolishing 330 transit houses to make way for planned road infrastructure. The joint operation was carried out as part of the ongoing drive to remove…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to step up efforts to improve quality, safety and reliability across public services, infrastructure and products, with the State Level Committee on Standardization calling for wider adoption of Indian Standards, stronger testing facilities and greater consumer awareness. The third meeting of the State Level Committee (SLC) on Standardization was held at…
Bhubaneswar: With Ama Bus services expanding across Odisha’s urban centres, the Housing & Urban Development Department has stepped up efforts to improve passenger safety, service reliability and operational efficiency, with a focus on technology-driven monitoring and stronger last-mile connectivity. Additional Chief Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department, Usha Padhee, reviewed the functioning of Capital Region…
Bhubaneswar: More than 150 young people from all 30 districts of Odisha have come together in Bhubaneswar to explore solutions to the growing climate crisis and strengthen youth-led climate action, as the fourth edition of the Odisha Conference of Youth (OCOY 4.0) began at XIM University on Monday. The three-day conference, organised by the Youth4Water…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has clarified that farmers will not need an AgriStack registration to sell their paddy during the upcoming Kharif Paddy Procurement Season 2026-27, aiming to ensure that the digital registration process does not create barriers for farmers. The decision was taken at an Inter-Ministerial Committee meeting chaired by Deputy Chief Minister and…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is working on a comprehensive plan to strengthen the legal system and improve the timely delivery of justice, with greater emphasis on efficient management of civil cases, judicial procedures and the use of technology in courts. As part of the initiative, the Law Department organised a one-day workshop at Lok Seva…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to turn the spirit of patriotism into a state-wide public movement with the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign being organised from August 9 to 17, featuring Tiranga rallies, cultural programmes, flag-making initiatives, exhibitions and public participation activities across districts. The campaign will be organised under the aegis of the Odia Language, Literature…
Mumbai/Navi Mumbai: Odisha is exploring modern construction technologies and integrated township models to accelerate affordable housing delivery, with Housing & Urban Development Minister Dr Krushna Chandra Mahapatra visiting CIDCO’s PMAY-U housing projects in Navi Mumbai to study their implementation and scalability. Dr Mahapatra visited the affordable housing developments at Kharkopar and Bamandongri to examine CIDCO’s…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s rich handloom traditions took centre stage on National Handloom Day as the state government hosted a fashion show in Bhubaneswar on Thursday, bringing together traditional textiles, contemporary designs and the craftsmanship of the state’s weavers. Organised by the Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts Department on the occasion of the 12th National Handloom Day, the…
