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…
Dhenkanal: The 21st edition of the Dhenkanal Heritage Walks (DHW) witnessed enthusiastic participation from over 80 heritage lovers across Odisha.
Bhubaneswar: TPCODL, a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, has launched a cutting-edge Power Distribution Technology Centre in Bhubaneswar, marking a significant leap in enhancing power distribution management and operational excellence across the state. The state-of-the-art facility was inaugurated today by K. V. Singh Deo, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister, Government of…
Bhubaneswar: The Rural Development Department of Odisha held its first monthly review meeting of the year today, chaired by Principal Secretary Sanjay Kumar Singh. The meeting, conducted at the department’s conference hall, was attended by senior officials, with officers from all 63 Rural Development Divisions joining via video conferencing to report on ongoing projects and initiatives….
Bhubaneswar: Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and his wife, during their two-day visit to Odisha, immersed themselves in the state’s rich cultural heritage with stops at Raghurajpur village and the crafts museum, Kalabhoomi. On Saturday, the President and his wife visited the famed Raghurajpur village in Puri district, known for its pattachitra art and folk traditions….
Bhubaneswar: The eagerly awaited Hirakud Wetland Census 2025 commenced today, with a dedicated team of 70 birders spread across 32 teams conducting the enumeration. Covering the expansive 550 sq. km wetland, the census spans 21 sectors, from the Hirakud Lake to the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border, aiming to document the region’s rich avian diversity. The previous census…
Bhubaneswar: As part of the annual tradition, the bird census at Chilika Lake will be conducted on January 18, 2025, under the aegis of the Chilika Development Authority. To ensure the success of this initiative, a training camp was held today, inaugurated by Forest, Environment & Climate Change Minister, Sri Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia. Minister Singkhuntia…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards enhancing the state’s Vector Borne Disease Control Program, the Directorate of Public Health (DPH) in collaboration with PATH-CHRI (Centre for Health Research and Innovation) has launched a three-day training program for entomologists and insect collectors from both district and state units. The training, inaugurated today at a special session in…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has approved a significant increase in the monthly salary of Junior Teachers (Schematic) working at the primary and upper-primary levels. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced the decision to raise the monthly salary from Rs 11,000 to Rs 16,000. In addition to the salary hike, the Employee Provident Fund (EPF) contribution…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Government has taken a monumental step toward renewable energy leadership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bhubaneswar. Spearheaded by Odisha’s Energy Department, this partnership aims to drive innovation, decarbonize industries, and position Odisha as a global leader in sustainable…
