Bhubaneswar: Odisha has proposed the development of “University Townships” aligned with emerging economic and industrial hubs during a national post-budget consultation organised by the Ministry of Education, Government of India following the Union Budget 2026–27 announcement on specialised academic clusters. Representing the state at the webinar, Usha Padhee, Additional Chief Secretary of the Housing and…
Bhubaneswar: Amid concerns and rumours over fuel availability, Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg on Monday reviewed the stock and supply of LPG, petrol and diesel in the state at a high-level meeting held at Lok Seva Bhawan. Senior officials of the Odisha Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department and representatives from major oil marketing companies…
Puri: Participating In the 19th edition of the Puri Heritage Walks (PHW) on Sunday last, the heritage enthusiasts explored the Lokanath Marg. Starting from the Bargi Mahavir Temple located at Chhapan Chhak, they discussed the history of the area. Heritage researcher Ashoka Manjari Nayak explained the origin of the name Bargi Mahavir. The Bargis or Marathas used to enter and launch their attacks through the…
Bhubaneswar: Visitors at the Nyaya Sanhita Exhibition witnessed a rare glimpse into the history of communication as the Odisha Police showcased its unique Pigeon Service, believed to be the only functional service of its kind in the world. As part of the exhibition, officials conducted a live demonstration in which two groups of nine pigeons…
Balasore: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Monday organised the ‘Sushree’ workshop at the Proof and Experimental Establishment in Chandipur, Balasore to promote women’s leadership and participation in science and defence research as part of the celebrations of International Women’s Day. Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg inaugurated the workshop, which was held under…
Bhubaneswar: The Fit India Carnival 2026 will be held in Puri district from March 15 to 17 through a joint initiative of the Sports Authority of India and the Department of Sports and Youth Services. The event aims to promote a healthy and active lifestyle among people under the Fit India Mission. A review meeting…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday informed the Odisha Legislative Assembly that 54 communal riot incidents and seven cases of mob lynching were reported across Odisha between June 2024 and February 2026. Responding to a written question by BJD MLA Goutam Buddha Das, the Chief Minister provided district-wise details of the cases registered…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) currently stands at 30, higher than the national average of 25, Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling informed the Odisha Legislative Assembly on Monday. Replying to a query raised by MLA Tara Prasad Bahinipati, the minister said that despite the higher rate, the state has recorded a significant…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida attended the second day of the Subhadra Shakti Leadership Conference organised by the Mission Shakti Department at Konark on the occasion of International Women’s Day, highlighting the growing role of women in driving social and economic change. Addressing the gathering, Parida said women are no longer confined to…
Bhubaneswar: To promote community-led tourism and supporting local entrepreneurship, the Odisha government on Thursday launched the Go-Homestay Portal in Bhubaneswar. The portal was inaugurated by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida during a State-level workshop on the Odisha Homestays Establishment Scheme–2025. Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Chief Minister said homestays play a crucial role in showcasing…
