Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The birth anniversary of legendary freedom fighter Dharanidhar Nayak was celebrated with great fervor today at his ancestral village Kusumita in Keonjhar district, with Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi leading the state-level observance and announcing a slew of development projects to honor the revolutionary’s legacy. Marking the occasion, the Chief Minister laid the…

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan on Monday firmly dismissed reports that surplus sacred wood (Daru) from the Nabakalebar ceremony of Puri’s Shree Jagannath Temple was used to carve idols for the newly constructed Jagannath temple in Digha, West Bengal. Addressing the media, the Minister clarified that the “balaka” Daru — surplus logs left after…

Bhubaneswar: With the world-famous Ratha Yatra 2025 approaching, the Health and Family Welfare Department of Odisha has ramped up preparations to ensure smooth medical services during the grand festival in Puri. In a high-level meeting held at Lok Seva Bhawan yesterday evening, Aswathy S., Secretary, Health and Family Welfare, reviewed the department’s readiness and laid…

Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards ensuring citizen-centric governance and timely justice delivery, the Housing and Urban Development Department of Odisha today organized a Special Camp Court at UNNATI Bhawan, Bhubaneswar. The day-long session was presided over by Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary to Government, and aimed at fast-tracking the disposal of pending appeal cases filed…

Bhubaneswar: In a major stride toward sustainable water resource management, the Government of Odisha has reported remarkable improvements in irrigation efficiency, farmer income, and agricultural productivity, according to an independent evaluation study shared at a high-level meeting chaired by Anu Garg, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary, Water Resources Department. The meeting, held on April 25, 2025,…

Mumbai: At the 8th National Community Radio Conference held alongside the World Audio-Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 in Mumbai, Radio Namaskar, a community radio station based in Konark, Puri district of Odisha, brought pride to the state by securing the second prize in the ‘Sustainability Model’ category at the 10th National Community Radio Awards….

Bhubaneswar: To enhance Odisha’s global tourism appeal, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Friday announced a comprehensive development plan for the unique Chandipur beach in Balasore district, with the ambitious goal of securing the prestigious Blue Flag certification. Describing Chandipur as “perhaps the most beautiful beach in our state with natural landscaping,” Parida, who also…

Bhubaneswar: In a significant move aimed at decongesting Bhubaneswar Main Station and enhancing accessibility for commuters in North Bhubaneswar, Athgarh, and Cuttack regions, Indian Railways has announced a change in the terminal point for three major express trains. Effective May 12, 2025, the Konark Express (11020/11019), Visakha Express (17015/17016), and the Bhubaneswar-Visakhapatnam Inter City Express…