Bhubaneswar: As part of the ongoing Odia Pakhya celebrations, the Sports and Youth Services Department of Odisha today organised the vibrant “Aitihya Ganadouda” marathon in Bhubaneswar, blending heritage with fitness and community spirit. The event began at the historic Khandagiri and concluded at Kalinga Studio Square, drawing hundreds of enthusiastic participants, including youth, cultural lovers,…
New Delhi: In a major push to bolster rural infrastructure and accelerate economic development, the Ministry of Rural Development has sanctioned a fresh batch of connectivity projects to the northeastern state of Tripura and eastern state of Odisha under the Connectivity Component of the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN). The sanctioned projects…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja chaired a high-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhavan today, reviewing the progress of key departmental initiatives and reaffirming the state government’s commitment to delivering citizen-centric services. The meeting focused on the evaluation of schemes and projects initiated since the last review on March 11. During the session, Ahuja emphasized the…
Bhubaneswar: In a remarkable example of community-led sustainable tourism, local residents managing ecotourism at Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary and Hirakud Wetland in Odisha have generated a record revenue of ₹5.11 crore in the financial year 2024–25. Their success not only underscores the economic potential of eco-friendly travel but also highlights how responsible tourism can power conservation…
Bhubaneswar: With the monsoon season approaching, the Odisha government has intensified its efforts to address the recurring floods caused by the Dhanua River. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida chaired a high-level review meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan today, directing officials to formulate a concrete and time-bound action plan to mitigate flood damage in Nimapara and…
Bhubaneswar: A technical mission from the World Bank, led by Thomas Danielewitz, Senior Economist and Team Lead, conducted a two-day review meeting with the Directorate of Economics and Statistics (DES), Odisha on April 3rd and 4th, 2025. The meetings were part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen Odisha’s statistical data ecosystem under the World Bank-supported…
Bhubaneswar: As part of the ongoing Odia Fortnight celebrations, the Labour and Employees’ State Insurance Department of Odisha today organized a spirited Odia Sign Board Campaign Rally at Master Canteen Square, urging shopkeepers and business owners to display signboards in the Odia language. The rally was flagged off by Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia, Minister for Labour…
Bhubaneswar: In a big push to Odisha’s rail infrastructure and industrial logistics, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved two major multitracking projects in the state with a combined investment of ₹5,104 crore. These include the Sambalpur–Jarapda (3rd and 4th line) and Jharsuguda–Sason (3rd and 4th line) railway corridors, which together…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant demonstration of India’s growing defence prowess, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Army successfully conducted four back-to-back flight-tests of the Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) Army version from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast on April 3 and 4. The operational flight-trials, carried out under…
Bhubaneswar: With the city gearing up for the revered Ashokastami Car Festival of Lord Lingaraj, the Commissionerate Police has implemented special traffic arrangements in Bhubaneswar to manage crowds and maintain public order during the festivities. The annual festival will be held on April 5 and 6, with the return car festival (Bahuda Yatra) set to…
