Bhubaneswar: Bhitarkanika National Park, known for its population of giant saltwater crocodiles, will remain closed to tourists from May 1 to July 31 to facilitate the annual breeding and nesting season of the reptiles. The closure order has been issued by the Rajnagar Forest Division to ensure a disturbance-free habitat during this critical period. Officials…
Bhubaneswar: Implementation of key welfare and development programmes, digital governance tools, and service delivery mechanisms came under focus at a high-level review meeting of District Collectors chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg at Lok Seva Bhavan on Thursday. The meeting was attended by senior officials, including Development Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary Deoranjan Kumar Singh,…
Bhubaneswar: Strengthening its push to improve healthcare access, the Odisha government on Wednesday entered into two key partnerships with AIIMS Bhubaneswar and Jhpiego to enhance medical services and capacity building across the state. Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling said the agreements mark a crucial step towards ensuring quality and affordable healthcare, particularly in…
Bhubaneswar: The door-to-door enumeration phase of the country’s first fully digital Census 2026 began across all 30 districts of Odisha on Wednesday, marking a major step in modernising the population data collection process. Officials said over 90,200 enumerators have been deployed across the state to carry out the exercise, with 15,140 supervisors appointed to monitor…
Bhubaneswar: Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) in Odisha have registered a significant improvement in Class 10 Board Examination results for the academic year 2025–26, achieving an impressive pass percentage of 96.45 per cent. According to official data, 1,480 students were registered from 27 EMRS institutions, of which 1,466 appeared for the examination. Notably, all appearing…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas (OAVs) have recorded an impressive performance in the CBSE Class X Board Examination 2026, achieving a pass percentage of 94.25 per cent and reflecting a notable improvement over the previous year. Out of a total of 16,966 students who appeared for the examination in the 2025–26 academic session, 15,990 students cleared…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha on Wednesday launched a Marine Spatial Plan (MSP) to drive the blue economy while safeguarding marine ecosystems, marking a significant step towards scientific and sustainable management of coastal resources. The initiative was formalised with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Lok Seva Bhavan between the State’s Department of Science &…
Bhubaneswar: Emphasising a paradigm shift in India’s democratic framework, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday said the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023 will redefine women’s participation in governance and policy-making. Addressing the “Nari Shakti Vandan Town Hall Meeting” in the capital, Majhi stated that the legislation goes beyond political reform and represents the aspirations…
Bhubaneswar: In a major push towards digital governance, the Odisha government has successfully implemented the Odisha Secretariat Workflow Automation System (OSWAS) across all 115 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), marking a significant shift from traditional paper-based administration to a streamlined digital ecosystem. The initiative, led by the Housing & Urban Development Department, covers five Municipal Corporations,…
Bhubaneswar: Marking the auspicious occasion of Maha Bishuba Sankranti and the Odia New Year, the Odisha government on Tuesday launched ‘Aarohan’, a new initiative aimed at strengthening early childhood education and ensuring a smooth academic transition for young learners. The programme was formally inaugurated by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida at the ICWS campus in…
