Anu Garg Reviews Progress of Aspirational Districts and Blocks Programme

Bhubaneswar: Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary to Government of Odisha, Anu Garg, IAS, conducted a comprehensive review of the Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) and Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP) on Friday. The review meeting, held in Bhubaneswar, was attended by Central Prabhari Officers, senior State Government officials assigned to various districts, District Collectors, and officers from line…

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GRIDCO Signs Renewable Energy Banking Agreements with ReNew E-Fuels and UltraTech Cement

Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards accelerating Odisha’s renewable energy transition, GRIDCO Limited signed Renewable Energy (RE) banking agreements with ReNew E-Fuels Private Limited for 50 MW and UltraTech Cement Ltd for 6.25 MW. The signing ceremony took place in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo. The agreements…

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Odisha Approves TP Scheme-8 to Strengthen Bhubaneswar’s Planned Urban Growth

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has approved the draft plan of Town Planning (TP) Scheme-8, marking a significant milestone in Bhubaneswar’s journey toward structured and sustainable urban development. The approval has been formally published in the Odisha Gazette, paving the way for its implementation. Spread across 560.86 acres in Andharua and Daspur mouzas, the project will…

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Bhubaneswar Gears Up for Annual Terracotta Exhibition from October 13

Bhubaneswar: The city is all set to host the annual Terracotta Exhibition from October 13 to 19 at the IDCO Exhibition Ground, bringing together hundreds of artisans and craft enthusiasts under one roof. The much-loved event will once again highlight Odisha’s traditional pottery and terracotta artistry, blending creativity with sustainability. Visitors can look forward to…

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Odisha to Develop Its Own Jackfruit Brand, Says Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo

Bhubaneswar: In a move to boost value addition and farmer income through agri-based enterprises, the Odisha Government has decided to develop a state-based brand in jackfruit, focusing on large-scale cultivation, processing, and marketing. The decision was taken during a meeting chaired by Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy, Kanak…

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Kalinga Stadium to Host 40th National Junior Athletics Championship from October 10

Bhubaneswar: The sporting capital of Odisha is gearing up once again to welcome young athletic talent from across the country as the 40th National Junior Athletics Championship is set to be held at the iconic Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, from October 10 to 14, 2025. The championship is being jointly organized by the Athletics Federation of…

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Odisha’s Wheelchair Rugby Champions to Lead Road Safety Movement as #ComeHomeSafe Ambassadors

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has once again shown that true victory lies not only in triumph but in the values that drive it. The Odisha Wheelchair Rugby Team, fresh from winning the 7th National Wheelchair Rugby Championship 2025 and retaining their national title, will now play a new and inspiring role — as #ComeHomeSafe Ambassadors in the…

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Braving Rains, Heritage Enthusiasts Explore JKBK Memorial and Weaving Village in Jagatsinghpur

Jagatsinghpur: Defying intermittent rains, over 20 heritage enthusiasts joined the ninth edition of the Jagatsinghpur Heritage Walks (JHW) on Sunday, exploring the Siddha Barang Gosain Peetha in Punang village—the birthplace of Odisha’s Jatiya Kabi Bir Kishore Das (JKBK)—and the historic Badabagar Weavers’ Village. The heritage walk began at the Bir Kishore Memorial Park near Charipolia…

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Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja Reviews CRUT Operations, Emphasizes Green Urban Mobility

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja visited the Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) Head Office and the Gadakan Electric Bus Depot on Monday to review public transport operations and assess the progress of the city’s expanding electric bus network. During the visit, Ahuja interacted with bus crew members, guides, and technical staff, gaining first-hand insights…

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Cuttack Curfew Lifted After 36 Hours as City Returns to Calm

Bhubaneswar: After nearly 36 hours of restrictions, the curfew imposed in Cuttack city has been lifted, marking a steady return to normalcy following the recent unrest during Durga idol immersion. Police Commissioner S Devdutta Singh said that the overall situation in the city has improved significantly and continues to be closely monitored by the administration….

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