Bhubaneswar: To promote Odisha as a premier global tourism destination, the state government on Thursday signed three strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to strengthen heritage conservation, promote adventure and water-based activities, and revive its rich Buddhist legacy. The ceremony at Lok Seva Bhavan was attended by Pravati Parida, Deputy Chief Minister (Tourism), Suryabanshi Suraj, Minister…
Bhubaneswar: When Chanchala Mahanta from Mayurbhanj’s Thakurmunda, took to the stage at International Goat Day 2025, her story struck an emotional chord. With her son battling a rare disease that is causing blindness, goat farming became her sole means of survival. She expanded her herd and secured a stable income. “Goat farming has given me the…
Bhubaneswar: In the heart of Bharatpur slum, Bhubaneswar, a group of young changemakers is rewriting the narrative of community empowerment. Yuva Jagruti, a youth club formed under the Samjho Toh! programme, has emerged as a powerful force for social change by using the Indian Constitution as a guiding tool to tackle deep-rooted issues like child…
Bhubaneswar: Food Corporation of India (FCI) has lifted finger millet (Ragi) from Odisha for the first time. The Government of India has set a target to lift 40,000 metric tonnes of Ragi from the state into the central pool for distribution under various welfare schemes through the Public Distribution System (PDS). In the first phase,…
Bhubaneswar: The ambitious Bhubaneswar New City Project has taken a step forward with discussions held today between Avinas Misra, Chief Executive, Surbana Jurong South Asia, and Abhisek Malhotra, Regional Director, Surbana Jurong, who met Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department, at Kharavela Bhawan. The meeting focused on urban infrastructure and managed services,…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to strengthen farmer-centric delivery of schemes and programs, the Department of Agriculture & Farmer’s Empowerment, Odisha has directed its officers to undertake regular field visits across districts and blocks. A notification to this effect was issued today by Principal Secretary Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee. The initiative aims to make government schemes…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s tourism landscape is set for a major boost with the Centre announcing the development of four river cruise circuits in the state as part of the Cruise Bharat Mission. The move aims to tap into the state’s vast network of rivers and coastline to attract domestic and international travellers. Union Minister of Ports,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha on Wednesday mourned the loss of Binod Kumar Pasayat, one of the most prominent voices of Sambalpuri literature and folk culture, who passed away at the age of 89 at his Sambalpur residence near Sen Park. He had been battling age-related ailments. Born on December 3, 1935, in Kusmel village of Balangir district,…
Puri: The scenic Chandrabhaga sea beach near the Ramachandi estuary turned into a cause of concern on Monday as thousands of rare Blue Button jellyfish were found washed ashore dead. The unusual sight drew locals and tourists, even as experts voiced alarm over the possible ecological implications. Marine scientists suggest that rising sea surface temperatures,…
Bhubaneswar: In a major infrastructure boost for Odisha, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today approved the construction of a 6-Lane Access-Controlled Capital Region Ring Road (CRRR) connecting the Bhubaneswar Bypass over a stretch of 110.875 km. The project will be developed on the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM)…
