Bhubaneswar: Drawing an overwhelming public response, the rural fair Sisir Saras 2026 has been extended till January 20, organisers announced on Saturday. The event, being jointly organised by the Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS) and Subhadra Shakti at the IDCO Exhibition Ground, has witnessed a steady rise in footfall since its opening on…
Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at deepening the research culture in higher education, the Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha, along with the Odisha State Higher Education Council (OSHEC), has extended financial support to faculty members under the Mukhya Mantri Research and Innovation Fellowship Programme (MRIP) for the academic year 2025–26. As part of the…
Bhubaneswar: The 10th Sub-Junior National Rugby Sevens Championship concluded at the Kalinga Stadium on Saturday with an action-packed final day, highlighting the rising standard of Under-15 girls’ rugby in the country. Bihar emerged champions with a dominant performance in the final, defeating defending champions Maharashtra, while host Odisha delighted the home crowd by securing third…
Bhubaneswar: The second meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Committee for the amicable resolution of the Mahanadi water dispute was held on January 17, 2026, at Rajib Bhawan in Bhubaneswar, under the chairmanship of Deputy Chief Minister K. V. Singh Deo. The meeting was attended by Ministers Suresh Pujari and P. Harichandan, along with MLAs Saroj Kumar…
Malkangiri/Bhubaneswar: Principal Secretary of the Housing & Urban Development and Commerce & Transport Departments, Government of Odisha, Usha Padhi, undertook a day-long visit to Malkangiri district on Thursday to review the progress of key infrastructure and development projects and assess the delivery of urban and transport services. During her visit, Padhi chaired a review meeting…
Bhubaneswar: A week after a nine-seater aircraft made a force landing near Rourkela due to a technical snag, one of the injured passengers has succumbed while undergoing treatment, officials confirmed on Saturday. The deceased, Susanta Kumar Biswal (47), had been battling critical injuries since the incident on January 10, 2026. The aircraft, operated by private…
Bhubaneswar: In a major push towards strengthening women’s empowerment and child welfare, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Thursday formally launched a series of schemes, campaigns, MoUs and infrastructure projects under the Department of Women and Child Development. The initiatives were unveiled at a programme held in the department’s conference hall in the presence of…
Cuttack: The Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant (FSTP) operated by the Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) at Matagajapur has evolved into much more than a sanitation facility, standing as a strong symbol of dignity, inclusion and social transformation in urban governance. By combining scientific faecal sludge management with people-centric policy, the initiative reflects Odisha’s commitment to environmentally…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to host the next edition of its flagship agricultural conclave, Odisha Krushi Mahakumbh – Krushi Odisha 2026, from January 22 to 24 at the Biju Patnaik Sports Ground in Baramunda here. The mega event, jointly promoted by the state government and the Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment Department, is expected to be…
Bhubaneswar: As the Vedanta Kalinga Lancers take the field at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Saturday, the occasion carries significance beyond league standings. With the final leg of the Men’s Hero Hockey India League 2025–26 set to unfold in Bhubaneswar, the Lancers’ captain Arthur Van Doren believes the team is returning to a city that…
