Nearly 17.5 Lakh Farmers Register for Kharif Paddy Procurement in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The paddy procurement process for the current Kharif season is underway in Odisha, with an impressive 17,49,987 farmers from all 30 districts registered to participate. The procurement drive began in Bargarh district on November 20 and will continue across the state until March 31. Bargarh district leads the registration tally with 1,55,617 farmers, while…

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Dolphin Census Begins in Chilika Following Bird Count

Berhampur: The annual dolphin census commenced in the Chilika Wildlife Division on Monday, following the mid-winter waterfowl count. This three-day exercise aims to assess the dolphin population in Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon, which is home to the iconic Irrawaddy dolphin. A total of 18 groups, each comprising 5–8 members, including experts from the Wildlife…

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Odisha Hikes MSP for Kharif Millet, Focuses on Transparent Procurement

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has approved a significant increase in the minimum support price (MSP) for Kharif millet under the Shree Anna Abhiyan, aiming to empower farmers and boost millet cultivation in the state. During a review meeting at Lok Seva Bhavan, chaired by Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Principal Secretary of the Department of Agriculture…

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Odisha to Recruit 2,000 Traffic Police Personnel Amid Rising Vehicle Numbers

Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to address the challenges posed by increasing vehicular traffic, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced the creation of 2,000 new traffic police posts. The decision was made during a late-night review of the state’s law and order situation, where road safety, cybercrimes, and ganja cultivation were identified as…

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Odisha to Launch Statewide PMAY-Rural Housing Survey on January 24

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is set to initiate a statewide housing survey under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) – Rural, beginning January 24. Panchayati Raj Minister Rabi Narayan Naik announced on Monday that the survey aims to identify beneficiaries for the housing scheme, with provisions for both online and offline applications. Residents opting for…

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Heritage in Crisis: Temple Tanks in Bhubaneswar Demand Urgent Attention

Bhubaneswar: A new report by INTACH (Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage) has shed light on the deteriorating condition of temple tanks in Bhubaneswar’s Old Town area. The report, titled Sacred Waters: Preservation Strategy for Temple Tanks, calls for immediate action to restore these heritage water bodies, which are critical to the city’s…

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Traces of Lithium Discovered in Odisha’s Nayagarh, Boosting India’s Push for EVs and Green Energy

Bhubaneswar: The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has identified traces of lithium deposits in Nayagarh district, Odisha, marking a significant milestone in India’s quest to secure domestic sources of this critical mineral. The discovery was announced by Pankaj Kumar, Deputy Director of GSI Odisha, during a media interaction at the GSI Board meeting in Konark….

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Bhitarkanika National Park Sees Slight Increase in Migratory Bird Numbers This Winter

Bhubaneswar: The Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha’s Kendrapara district has reported a slight uptick in the number of migratory birds visiting its wetlands this winter, according to the latest mid-winter census. The census revealed that 1,51,614 migratory birds visited the park this season, a modest increase from the 1,51,421 birds recorded in 2024. However, the…

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