Bhubaneswar: To ensure smooth and hassle-free travel for the millions of devotees attending the Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj, East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced the operation of 60 special trains, covering 25 cities across Odisha. These special services come as part of the Indian Railways’ comprehensive strategy to handle the massive influx of pilgrims, with…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards enhancing South Odisha’s transportation network and fostering economic growth, the Ministry of Railways has sanctioned key railway infrastructure projects. These initiatives are designed to reduce logistical costs, improve connectivity, and stimulate regional development. The approval of these initiatives marks a significant step in enhancing connectivity between previously remote areas…
Bhubaneswar: To support the state’s agriculture sector and mitigate the impact of frequent natural disasters, a presentation was made by representatives from Map My Crop to Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo today at the Lok Seva Bhavan. The presentation, which focused on leveraging digital technology to support farmers, also saw the participation of…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to witness a grand celebration of women’s entrepreneurship with the inaugural edition of Subhadra Shakti Mela, scheduled to take place at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar, from 22nd February to 2nd March 2025. The announcement was made by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida at a press conference held at Mission Shakti Bhawan. The…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s mangrove forest cover has increased over the last two years, reflecting the state government’s continued efforts to enhance coastal resilience against cyclones. According to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023, released by the National Forest Survey of India, Odisha now has 259.06 sq km of mangrove forests, spread across five coastal…
Bhubaneswar: In a pioneering initiative, the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar has introduced ‘Flybrary’—India’s first-ever take-a-book library. This unique concept, developed by the Bakul Foundation in collaboration with the Airports Authority of India, allows passengers to borrow books for free, read them on their journey, and return them later. Unlike airport libraries in cities…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has directed KIIT and KISS founder Achyuta Samanta to appear before a high-level committee investigating the suicide of a Nepali student and the subsequent actions taken by the university against protesting students. The Higher Education Department issued a formal notice to Samanta, asking him to provide evidence before the committee as…
Bhubaneswar: A stakeholder consultation meeting on promoting agricultural exports from Odisha was held at Krushi Bhavan, focusing on strategies to enhance the state’s presence in global markets. The meeting, chaired by Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Principal Secretary, Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment (DA&FE), aimed to create a supportive ecosystem for exporters, address challenges, and…
Khurda: In a bid to ensure the smooth passage of elephants and prevent accidents on railway tracks, a crucial coordination meeting was held between Khurda Road Railway authorities and Forest officials at the Divisional Railway Manager’s office. The discussion aimed at strengthening cooperation to monitor elephant movement in real-time, reduce train detentions due to caution…
Bhubaneswar: The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has made a significant breakthrough in Odisha, discovering gold, nickel, silver, graphite, and copper ore deposits in the Adas area of Deogarh district. This was revealed by Steel & Mines Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena in the Odisha Assembly on Thursday. In response to a query from BJD MLA…
