Bhubaneswar: Handmade Rakhis crafted from traditional and eco-friendly materials are drawing attention in Bhubaneswar this Raksha Bandhan, with a special stall showcasing the skills and creativity of Odisha’s rural artisans. The Rakhi stall, launched by the Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS) at Patia on Monday, brings together products made by rural women, artisans…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has stepped up monitoring of the second phase of the JICA-assisted Rengali Irrigation Project, with a focus on expediting field-level works and removing bottlenecks related to land acquisition, forest clearance and command area development. A high-level review meeting chaired by Water Resources Department Principal Secretary Shubha Sharma on Monday took stock…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is working on a comprehensive update of the legal framework governing religious institutions in the state, with amendments proposed to the Odisha Hindu Religious Endowments Act, 1951. The move is aimed at strengthening the administrative structure and financial management of temples, maths and other religious institutions under the Endowment Department and…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is strengthening its grievance redressal mechanism with greater emphasis on resolving public complaints at the earliest and closer to the grassroots, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said on Monday while reviewing grievances at the state-level hearing in Bhubaneswar. Majhi presided over the 20th state-level grievance hearing at the Chief Minister’s Grievance…
Khordha: Historic Gada Khordha came alive with stories of Odisha’s past as heritage enthusiasts from across the state gathered for the inaugural Khordha Heritage Walks (KHW), exploring temples, forts, ancient maths, ponds and other sites associated with the region’s rich cultural legacy. The initiative, organised by young heritage enthusiasts, seeks to encourage greater public participation…
Bhubaneswar: Strengthening urban governance and improving the performance of municipal bodies took centre stage at the Odisha Urban Conclave 2026, where the state government reviewed key urban development programmes and outlined priorities for making cities more efficient, resilient and citizen-friendly. Organised by the Housing & Urban Development Department at the Convention Centre Auditorium, Lok Seva…
Bhubaneswar: Strengthening the capacity of urban local bodies and accelerating the delivery of essential civic infrastructure will be at the centre of the Odisha Urban Conclave 2026, to be held in Bhubaneswar on August 23. Organised by the Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department, the Review-cum-Orientation programme will bring together senior government officials, municipal leaders,…
Bhubaneswar: Students of Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS), Karanjia delivered an impressive performance at the CBSE Cluster Championships 2026–27, winning seven medals in athletics and securing qualification for the national-level competition. Competing against nearly 1,252 participants from more than 300 schools across Odisha, West Bengal and Chhattisgarh, the EMRS Karanjia contingent demonstrated strong performances across…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha teacher Padaraj Umakanta Nayak, Headmaster of Government High School, Alipingal, has been selected for the National Teacher Award 2026 for his contribution to school education, innovative teaching practices and promotion of science learning among students. Nayak, who began his teaching career as an Assistant Teacher at Marichpur High School, Baramundali, on February 20,…
Varanasi/Bhubaneswar: From intricate Pattachitra and silver filigree to Odissi performances and traditional Odia cuisine, the cultural diversity of Odisha has come alive in Varanasi with the launch of Odisha Parab 2026, a three-day showcase aimed at taking the State’s heritage and tourism offerings to a wider audience. The festival, which began on Saturday at the…
