Bhubaneswar: The winter session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly, which commenced on November 26, was adjourned sine die by Speaker Surama Padhy on December 10, nearly 20 days ahead of its scheduled conclusion on December 31. During the session, the Assembly passed the Appropriation Bill (Two), 2024, granting the state government permission to utilize ₹12,156…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC) is set to launch Odisha Walks, a series of curated city trails in Cuttack, Puri, and Sambalpur, starting January 2025. The initiative aims to transform these cities into vibrant urban destinations, enhancing their appeal for tourists and locals alike. “Odisha Walks will celebrate the rich history, natural resources,…
Bhubaneswar: Following the recent appointment of IPS officer D.S. Kutey as Inspector General (IG) of the Border Security Force (BSF), three more senior IPS officers from the Odisha cadre have been deputed to central roles. The officers—1997-batch IPS officer Asheet Kumar Panigrahi, 1998-batch IPS officer Amitav Thakur, and 1998-batch IPS officer Rajesh Kumar—will take up…
Bhubaneswar: To address the growing traffic congestion in the state capital, the Odisha government has unveiled plans to construct a flyover, a new ring road, and multiple Railway Overbridges (ROBs). These projects aim to ease the burden of increasing vehicular traffic as Bhubaneswar’s population continues to rise. The Public Works Department presented these proposals to…
Puri: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is set to begin the long-awaited renovation of the Puri Srimandir Ratna Bhandar from December 17, 2024. The renovation, aimed at preserving and strengthening the iconic treasury of the Jagannath Temple, was discussed during a meeting of the Chhatisha Niyog, chaired by Srimandir Chief Administrator Dr. Arabinda Kumar…
Bhubaneswar: The Directorate of Ports & Inland Water Transport, Odisha, has entered into a strategic partnership with the National Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways, and Coasts (NTCPWC) at IIT Madras through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop the Odisha Maritime Perspective Plan (OMPP). The agreement was formally signed in the presence…
Cuttack: The highly anticipated Odisha Masters 2024 badminton tournament officially commenced with a grand opening at the Jawahar Lal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Cuttack. This marks the third edition of the prestigious event being hosted at the iconic venue. Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, graced the opening ceremony, adding significant prestige…
Bhubaneswar: A two-day state-level workshop focusing on incorporating natural farming into Gram Panchayat Development Plans (GPDP) was organized in Bhubaneswar by the Coalition for Change in Odisha, NCNF Odisha Chapter, and PRADAN. The event aimed to emphasize the role of gram panchayats in fostering sustainable development and natural farming practices at the grassroots level. The…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has launched a major initiative to revive and modernize the historic Aska Cooperative Sugar Mill, with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announcing the formation of a dedicated task force. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan on Tuesday, where the Chief Minister emphasized the mill’s importance…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with leading agricultural institutions and agencies to scale up its Comprehensive Project on Rice Fallow Management. The agreement, signed at Krushi Bhavan, brought together the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment and implementing agencies IRRI, ICRISAT, ICARDA, MSSRF, and AFC India Ltd. The initiative…
