Bhubaneswar: A bamboo farmer from Mayurbhanj has received the PRAMAAN Certificate under the Indian Forest & Wood Certification Scheme (IFWCS), marking a step towards formalising and strengthening Odisha’s farm-grown bamboo value chain. The certificate was presented by Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav in the presence of MoEFCC Secretary Tanmay Kumar,…
Bhubaneswar: With rainfall activity declining across Odisha, the overall weather situation in the State remained under control on Tuesday, although district administrations continued to monitor localized flooding, waterlogging and other weather-related risks. The State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) is monitoring the situation round the clock in coordination with District Emergency Operation Centres (DEOCs), while trained…
Bhubaneswar: The Railways will temporarily augment several trains originating from Odisha with additional coaches to accommodate the expected rise in passenger demand during the upcoming festive season. The additional coaches will provide extra berths and seating capacity on several important routes between October 1 and November 3, 2026. The Bhubaneswar–KSR Bengaluru Prasanthi Express (18463) will…
Bhubaneswar: The number of women reported missing in Odisha has risen steadily over the past five years, increasing from 11,635 cases in 2021 to 17,747 in 2025, the State Assembly was informed on Monday. A total of 72,090 women were reported missing across the State between 2021 and 2025. Of these, 53,720 had been traced…
Kakamigahara: India completed a perfect Pool A campaign at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 with a 10-0 win over Bangladesh on Monday, overcoming heavy rain and a waterlogged pitch to register their fifth consecutive victory. Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored a hat-trick while Shilanand Lakra struck twice as the defending champions finished at the top of…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has reached a major milestone in its efforts to strengthen tsunami preparedness at the community level, with 100 coastal villages now recognised as “Tsunami Ready” under the UNESCO-IOC Tsunami Ready Recognition Programme. The latest recognition of 75 villages in 2026 has taken the State’s total to 100, marking a significant step towards Odisha’s…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has ordered a comprehensive review of government land allotted or transferred for development and public welfare projects, with Collectors directed to identify plots lying unused for prolonged periods or being used for purposes other than those sanctioned. The Revenue & Disaster Management Department has asked all Collectors to undertake a time-bound…
Khordha: Traditional Paika martial arts took centre stage during the second Khordha Heritage Walks on Sunday, as young Paikas demonstrated indigenous combat techniques and weapons before heritage enthusiasts exploring the region’s military and cultural legacy. Led by Paika Guru Kabiraj Pradhan, the young practitioners demonstrated the use of traditional weapons including swords, Urmi—a wavy iron…
Bhubaneswar: Train services in the Rayagada Division of East Coast Railway have been disrupted following a landslide between Maligura and Chhatariput stations, prompting cancellation and partial curtailment of several services. The railway has taken the measures as a safety precaution and to facilitate restoration work in the affected section. Some trains have been cancelled, while…
Bhubaneswar: More than 10,000 people took to the streets across Odisha on World Tourism Day as the state witnessed a synchronised Promo Run across 32 locations to build momentum for the upcoming OMC Puri Coastal Marathon 2026. Organised by the Department of Tourism, the statewide running initiative brought together participants from districts and municipal corporations,…
