Bhubaneswar: Geospatial technology is being positioned as a tool to strengthen statistical analysis and planning in Odisha, with officials receiving hands-on training in ArcGIS during a three-day capacity-building programme that concluded here on Friday. The workshop, organised by the Directorate of Economics and Statistics (DE&S), Odisha, focused on how spatial data and geospatial analysis can…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government will develop an e-portal to streamline the settlement of Sri Jagannath’s land and create a comprehensive database of people who have been in possession of such land for a long period. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by Law, Works and Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan at Lok Seva…
New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: Odisha has received the Best Award in the State Category at the 9th India International Water Week (IIWW) 2026, where the state showcased its approach to integrating water management with agriculture, irrigation and community participation. Held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi under the theme “Climate Resilient Water Management,” the event saw Odisha…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has begun reviewing the repair and restoration of 1,658 lift irrigation projects under the Odisha Lift Irrigation Corporation (OLIC) that have been affected by prolonged rainfall and flood conditions this year. A high-level meeting was held at the office of the Revenue and Disaster Management Minister at the Odisha Legislative Assembly to review…
Bhubaneswar: With passenger traffic expected to rise during the upcoming Durga Puja and Diwali festive season, the Railways will operate additional Puja Special trains on two important routes to accommodate the extra rush and facilitate passenger travel. The special services will connect Puri with Santragachi and Shalimar with Khurda Road during October and November. Puri-Santragachi-Puri…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s centuries-old maritime legacy came into focus as World Maritime Day 2026 was observed at the Odisha State Maritime Museum in Cuttack on Thursday, bringing together officials and staff to remember the state’s long association with seafaring, overseas trade and maritime culture. Organised at the State Maritime Museum, the programme featured displays highlighting different…
Bhubaneswar: With Odisha’s urban centres expected to undergo rapid expansion in the coming years, the state has begun work on a sustainable mobility framework aimed at improving how people and public transport move across the Bhubaneswar–Cuttack–Puri–Paradip Economic Region (BKPPER). The framework will look at mobility beyond individual cities, with emphasis on regional transport planning, transformation…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has cleared 27 major investment projects worth ₹2,47,115.70 crore across 15 districts, with the proposals expected to generate 50,162 jobs, as the state seeks to expand its industrial base into data centres, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, green energy and other emerging sectors. The approvals were granted at the 46th meeting of the High-Level Clearance…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is preparing to introduce Bharat Taxi, the cooperative-based ride-hailing service, in major cities of the state, Cooperation Minister Pradeep Bal Samanta informed the Odisha Assembly. In a written reply, the minister said the state government has initiated legal and administrative measures to implement the service, which was formally launched by the Union Ministry…
Bhubaneswar: With a deep depression moving towards the north Andhra Pradesh–south Odisha coast, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday directed officials to adopt a “zero casualty” approach and evacuate people from waterlogged and vulnerable areas to safer locations. Reviewing the situation at Lok Seva Bhawan, Majhi stressed coordination between state departments and district administrations….
