New Delhi: Odisha’s Minister for Housing & Urban Development, Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, met Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at Rail Bhawan on Tuesday to discuss critical railway infrastructure projects concerning the state, with a special focus on Mayurbhanj district. During the meeting, Dr. Mahapatra requested the restoration of the previous schedule for the Bangriposi–Puri…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha continues to experience sweltering temperatures, with Jharsuguda emerging as the hottest place in the state on Tuesday, recording a maximum temperature of 39ºC. Nine cities across the state saw temperatures soaring above 37ºC as the heatwave intensified. According to weather scientist Umashankar Dash, Baudh recorded 38.5ºC, followed by Malkangiri at 38.4ºC, Angul at…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has inaugurated its first-ever dinosaur-themed park, ‘Dinosaurs Alive,’ at the Regional Science Centre (RSC), also known as the Science Park in Bhubaneswar. The park, spread across 2.5 acres, brings a unique and engaging experience with life-sized dinosaur models, dynamic light shows, motion-sensor effects, and immersive graphics. The park is designed to transport visitors…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s young badminton talents, Pragati Parida and Vishakha Toppo, have earned a spot in the Indian squad for the upcoming Yonex German Junior meet. The tournament, set to take place in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany, from March 5 to 9, will see top junior shuttlers from around the world battling for top honors….
Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards promoting sustainable energy, Odisha is set to begin testing green hydrogen-powered buses as part of India’s ambitious National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM). The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has approved five pilot projects across the country, including a dedicated trial route in Odisha from Bhubaneswar to Konark…
Bhubaneswar: The State-Level Cooperative Development Committee (SCDC) held its third review meeting on Tuesday, chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, to discuss the roadmap for Odisha’s celebration of the International Year of Cooperatives (IYC) 2025. This initiative, declared by the United Nations, focuses on advancing cooperative models to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030….
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to make daily commuting more economical, Odisha Yatri has introduced non-AC cabs in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, marking a first-of-its-kind initiative in the state. The state-backed mobility platform aims to provide budget-friendly travel options while maintaining reliability and safety. The newly launched non-AC cabs offer passengers the flexibility to choose between AC…
Bhubaneswar: Works Minister Prithviraj Harichandan chaired a high-level review meeting on Tuesday to assess the progress of road, bridge, and building projects valued at over ₹100 crore under the Works Department. The meeting, held at the Lok Seva Bhawan Convention Hall, reaffirmed the government’s strong commitment to improving infrastructure across Odisha. Minister Harichandan made it…
Bhubaneswar: To enhance the marketing of fisheries products and empower stakeholders, the Department of Water Resources (DoWR), Odisha, has signed a Tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA), Gujarat, and the Director of Fisheries, Odisha. The MoU was signed at the Rajiv Bhawan on March 4, 2025, in the…
Bhubaneswar: In a recent development, the Odisha government has decided to shift the observance of Panchayati Raj Dibas from March 5 to April 24, aligning with the national practice. As a result, all government and government-aided schools in Odisha will remain open on March 5, 2025, according to a circular issued by the School &…
