Bhubaneswar: Flood management, inter-state river disputes, infrastructure projects and digital governance dominated discussions at the 15th Standing Committee meeting of the Eastern Zonal Council, where Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal reviewed key regional issues and agreed to strengthen coordination for their timely resolution. The meeting, held at the State Convention Centre in Lok Seva…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha received a major boost to its railway network on Saturday with the launch of new train services, expansion of an existing long-distance route and fresh infrastructure announcements, as Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at improving connectivity across the state. The Chief…
Bhubaneswar: With continuous rainfall pushing up the water level of the Baitarani River, the Odisha Government on Saturday reviewed flood preparedness across vulnerable districts, directing officials to remain on high alert and ensure swift evacuation, relief and rescue measures if the situation worsens. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari chaired a high-level meeting at…
Puri: With preparations for the annual Rath Yatra entering the final phase, the Odisha Government on Saturday reviewed drinking water infrastructure and festival-specific arrangements in Puri to ensure an uninterrupted supply of safe drinking water for the lakhs of devotees expected to visit the pilgrim city. Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra…
Bhubaneswar: Urban infrastructure across Odisha is set for another major upgrade as the State Government will launch and dedicate 494 development projects worth ₹74.87 crore under the Mukhyamantri Sahari Bikas Yojana (MSBY), covering 37 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). The projects, which include both completed works and new initiatives, will be formally unveiled during a State-level…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s rich handloom tradition took centre stage on Friday as the State Government organised a special screening of the award-winning Odia feature film Mehermunda at the Odisha State Convention Centre, highlighting the resilience, artistry and cultural legacy of the State’s weaving community. The screening, organised by the Department of Handlooms, Textiles & Handicrafts, brought…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has achieved a significant milestone in wildlife science with the Centre for Wildlife Health at the College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology (OUAT), becoming the first laboratory in the country to secure National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) accreditation for wildlife forensics and…
Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the Vice President of India’s visit to Odisha on July 9, the State Government on Friday stepped up preparations, with Chief Secretary Anu Garg directing all departments to ensure flawless coordination and comprehensive arrangements for the high-profile engagements. A high-level review meeting chaired by the Chief Secretary at Lok Seva Bhavan assessed…
Bhubaneswar: With heavy rain lashing several parts of Odisha and more intense showers forecast over the coming days, the State Government has stepped up its preparedness, placing the disaster management machinery on alert and directing district administrations to take all necessary precautionary measures. The alert comes as a well-marked low-pressure area over the northwest Bay…
Baripada/Bhubaneswar: Sixty-one urban families in Odisha moved a step closer to owning permanent homes as the State Government on Friday distributed work orders under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) – PMAY-U 2.0 at a special programme in Baripada. Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra handed over the work orders to the…
