Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Integrated transport networks connecting cities with their surrounding regions are essential for improving daily commutes, expanding access to essential services and supporting sustainable urban growth, experts emphasised at the 19th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference and Exhibition 2026 in Bhubaneswar. The importance of Comprehensive Regional Mobility Planning (CRMP) was the focus of a special…

Bhubaneswar: The 19th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference and Exhibition 2026 concluded in Bhubaneswar on Saturday, with Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs and Power Manohar Lal calling for integrated, inclusive and technology-driven transport systems to make Indian cities more accessible and liveable. Held on October 23 and 24 under the theme ‘Urban Accessibility…

Bhubaneswar, October 24: The Odisha Agriculture Department has stepped up preparedness to protect crops and support farmers in view of the possible impact of Cyclone Arnab and depression-induced heavy rainfall. A dedicated control room and toll-free helpline will become operational from October 25 to provide farmers with crop management advice and weather-related guidance. The measures…

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has stepped up its cyclone preparedness, deploying disaster response teams, readying evacuation shelters and ordering the closure of schools, colleges and Anganwadi centres in five southern districts on October 28 and 29 as the state braces for heavy rain and strong winds. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced the measures after reviewing the…

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has set an ambitious target of becoming a $500 billion economy by 2036 and a $1.5 trillion economy by 2047, with a focus on industrial expansion, skill development, emerging sectors and inclusive growth, Chief Secretary Anu Garg said on Friday. Addressing a discussion on “Viksit Odisha: Progress, Prospects and the Road to 2047”,…

Bhubaneswar: The 19th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference and Exhibition 2026 opened in Bhubaneswar on Friday, bringing together policymakers, urban transport experts, government officials and industry representatives to discuss technology-driven, inclusive and sustainable mobility solutions for Indian cities. Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu inaugurated the two-day conference along with…

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Water Resources Department has stepped up its preparedness for potential cyclone-related situations, directing officials to ensure the safety and operational readiness of dams, reservoirs, barrages and river embankments across the state. The preparedness review was conducted by Principal Secretary of the Department of Water Resources, Shubha Sarma, following a state-level cyclone and…