Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday inaugurated two affordable housing projects in Bhubaneswar, adding 1,608 houses to the city’s housing infrastructure. He also opened 12 modern playgrounds and launched a new scheme to help migrant workers and low-income families find affordable accommodation near their workplaces. The housing projects, Nilakanteshwar Residency in Ghatikia and…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has received the prestigious ‘Wind India 2026: Leadership in Wind Energy De-risking’ award in recognition of its efforts to promote clean energy and advance the renewable energy sector. The award was conferred at the Windergy India 2026 conference held in Chennai on October 8. Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh…
Bhubaneswar: The Police Commissionerate, Bhubaneswar-Cuttack, has announced traffic restrictions across Bhubaneswar from October 16 to 21 in view of Durga Puja celebrations. The restrictions will remain in force daily from 2 pm to 2 am to ensure smooth traffic movement and the safety of pedestrians and festival-goers. The restrictions have been imposed under Section 28…
Bhubaneswar: To manage the expected rise in passenger traffic during the upcoming Durga Puja and Diwali festive season, East Coast Railway will operate special trains between Sambalpur in Odisha and Santragachi in West Bengal from October 14 to 22, 2026. Train No. 08303 Sambalpur–Santragachi Special will depart from Sambalpur at 4.15 pm every Wednesday on…
Greater Noida: Odisha’s traditional handlooms and handicrafts are attracting buyers and visitors from India and abroad at the 62nd IHGF Delhi Autumn Fair 2026, with the state showcasing its distinctive textiles and craft traditions to explore new business and export opportunities. The Odisha Pavilion, organised by the state’s Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts Department at the…
Bhubaneswar: Food vendors at this year’s Bali Jatra in Cuttack will be encouraged to use biodegradable sal leaf plates instead of single-use plastic, with the district administration ordering around 10 lakh plates ahead of the annual fair. To ensure adequate supplies, the Cuttack district administration has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ORMAS, Mayurbhanj,…
Bhubaneswar: CCTV surveillance, dedicated police response vehicles, pink e-rickshaws and assistance centres are among nine initiatives proposed by the Odisha Government to improve the safety of women and girls in Sambalpur. The initiatives, estimated to cost Rs 10 crore, will be implemented under the Nirbhaya initiative. The proposals came up for discussion at a high-level…
Bhubaneswar: Train services between Maligura and Chhatariput stations under the Rayagada Division of East Coast Railway (ECoR) have been affected by a landslide, prompting the cancellation of four trains and changes to the operations of six others. The disruption has led to the short termination or short origination of several express and passenger trains, affecting…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is looking to expand its export footprint by helping micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), industrialists and entrepreneurs leverage India’s Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with other countries. The state MSME and Industries departments jointly organised a state-level workshop on ‘Leveraging Free Trade Agreements’ at Mayfair Convention in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday to familiarise local…
Bhubaneswar: From a proposed international airport to the restoration of historic religious sites, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has called for faster implementation of major projects in Puri, directing officials to ensure that development work moves forward without unnecessary delays. At a high-level review meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan, Majhi took stock of infrastructure,…
