Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s mangrove forest cover has increased over the last two years, reflecting the state government’s continued efforts to enhance coastal resilience against cyclones. According to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023, released by the National Forest Survey of India, Odisha now has 259.06 sq km of mangrove forests, spread across five coastal…
Bhubaneswar: In a pioneering initiative, the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar has introduced ‘Flybrary’—India’s first-ever take-a-book library. This unique concept, developed by the Bakul Foundation in collaboration with the Airports Authority of India, allows passengers to borrow books for free, read them on their journey, and return them later. Unlike airport libraries in cities…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has directed KIIT and KISS founder Achyuta Samanta to appear before a high-level committee investigating the suicide of a Nepali student and the subsequent actions taken by the university against protesting students. The Higher Education Department issued a formal notice to Samanta, asking him to provide evidence before the committee as…
Bhubaneswar: A stakeholder consultation meeting on promoting agricultural exports from Odisha was held at Krushi Bhavan, focusing on strategies to enhance the state’s presence in global markets. The meeting, chaired by Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Principal Secretary, Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment (DA&FE), aimed to create a supportive ecosystem for exporters, address challenges, and…
Khurda: In a bid to ensure the smooth passage of elephants and prevent accidents on railway tracks, a crucial coordination meeting was held between Khurda Road Railway authorities and Forest officials at the Divisional Railway Manager’s office. The discussion aimed at strengthening cooperation to monitor elephant movement in real-time, reduce train detentions due to caution…
Bhubaneswar: The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has made a significant breakthrough in Odisha, discovering gold, nickel, silver, graphite, and copper ore deposits in the Adas area of Deogarh district. This was revealed by Steel & Mines Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena in the Odisha Assembly on Thursday. In response to a query from BJD MLA…
Bhubaneswar: The Foundation Day celebrations of Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram were marked with grandeur at Raj Bhavan’s New Abhishek Hall, where Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati highlighted the rich traditions, art, and cultural heritage of the North-East. Addressing the gathering, the Governor emphasized the role of such celebrations in strengthening Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, fostering…
Bhubaneswar: With the onset of the forest fire season approaching, the Odisha government has intensified its fire prevention and mitigation efforts to safeguard the state’s rich forest cover. A comprehensive strategy has been put in place, combining advanced technology, district-level planning, trained fire response teams, and real-time monitoring systems to tackle potential fire outbreaks effectively….
Bhubaneswar: A National Workshop on Fast-Tracking and Reporting Progress on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) was held today in Bhubaneswar. Organized jointly by the Government of Odisha, NITI Aayog, and UNDP, the workshop brought together key policymakers, senior government officials, and experts from various States and Union Territories to discuss strategies for accelerating SDG implementation through…
Bhubaneswar: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted a search operation at AIIMS Bhubaneswar on Wednesday amid allegations of recruitment fraud involving forged documents and fake experience certificates. According to sources, the investigation was initiated after the CBI received complaints that four individuals had secured jobs at AIIMS Bhubaneswar through fraudulent means. The alleged irregularities…
