Bhubaneswar: Odisha is home to 2,098 elephants, according to data presented by Forest and Environment Minister Ganesh R Singhkhuntia in the State Assembly today. The Angul forest circle recorded the highest elephant population with 779, followed by Baripada with 431, Berhampur with 177, and Bhubaneswar with 140. Minister Singhkhuntia highlighted that elephants migrate across forests…
Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at simplifying land transactions and addressing legal bottlenecks, the Odisha government has taken a decisive step to ease the land sale process in the state. The decision came following a review meeting chaired by Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari, with Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushan Chandra Mahapatra…
Bhubaneswar: Leaders of all major political parties in Odisha gathered on Monday for an all-party meeting chaired by Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy, ahead of the upcoming winter session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly. The meeting, held in Bhubaneswar, aimed to ensure a smooth and productive session as the House prepares to convene from November 26…
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the continuation and expansion of the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) under NITI Aayog, allocating a budget of Rs. 2,750 crore for its extended tenure until March 31, 2028. This move underscores the government’s dedication to nurturing a robust innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem,…
Bhubaneswar: The 177th State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) meeting was held today in Bhubaneswar, co-chaired by Anu Garg, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary (DC-cum-ACS) to the Government of Odisha, and V.N. Kamble, Executive Director of UCO Bank. The meeting brought together key banking officials, government representatives, and stakeholders to discuss the state’s financial progress and future…
Bhubaneswar: The Nandankanan Zoological Park (NZP), a premier wildlife attraction in Odisha’s capital, has added 11 new species of animals and birds to its collection as part of an animal exchange program with Nehru Zoological Park, Hyderabad. The exchange, conducted with the approval of the Central Zoo Authority (CZA), saw a 17-member team from Hyderabad…
Baripada: To enhance genetic diversity in Similipal Tiger Reserve, the Forest Department released tigress Zeenat into the core forest area on Sunday night. Brought from Maharashtra as part of an interstate translocation program, Zeenat’s release marks a milestone in conservation efforts at the reserve, which is home to 28 tigers, including 15 rare pseudo-melanistic individuals….
Bhubaneswar: With the winter session of the Odisha Assembly set to begin on November 26, the Commissionerate Police has issued an advisory to regulate vehicular traffic in Bhubaneswar, ensuring smooth movement and enhanced security during the session. The session, scheduled to conclude on December 31, will have 30 business days, with key discussions, including the…
Sundargarh: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced that the government would initiate the process to establish the North Odisha Development Council (NODC) within the next two to three months. Addressing a gathering at a BJP-organized event at Sanskruti Bhavan in Sundargarh, the Chief Minister stated that a dedicated task force had been formed to…
Jharsuguda: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida distributed land titles to 120 landless families under the Vasundhara Yojana in a programme held in Jharsuguda district on Sunday. The initiative is part of a larger effort to provide land ownership to underprivileged families residing in mining-affected areas of the district. According to district officials, 804 landless…
