Bhubaneswar: Odisha is embarking on a transformative journey to reshape its urban landscape with the launch of the Atal Network for Knowledge, Urbanisation & Reforms (ANKUR) initiative. In a key development, Principal Secretary, Housing & Urban Development (H&UD), Usha Padhee chaired a high-level meeting with senior officials and urban experts to outline the framework for…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has introduced a new colour code for all government and PM-SHRI schools in the state. The walls of the school buildings will be painted in shades of orange frost, with orange tan borders. The new colour code will be applied to all school buildings during construction, repairs, and renovations, replacing all…
Bhubaneswar: The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) Dhenkanal, a premier institute for media training in India, has announced the commencement of admissions for its Post Graduate Diploma in Odia Journalism (PGDOJ) for the academic session 2025-26. This one-year, full-time professional programme is designed to equip students with the skills necessary for careers in journalism,…
Bhubaneswar: The office-bearers of Landmark Phase II Society were elected in a democratic electioneering process, on March 2, in which Madhuri Mishra was elected president of the society, comprising the house owners of the apartment society situated along the Sundarpada-Jatni Road.
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….
