Bhubaneswar: Commuters travelling by private buses in Odisha will now have to pay slightly higher fares as the state government has revised ticket prices across different categories of buses following the recent increase in fuel prices. The revised fares came into effect immediately after the government issued an official notification on the hike. Under the…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Friday announced a two per cent hike in dearness allowance (DA) for state government employees and pensioners, increasing the rate from 58 per cent to 60 per cent. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi approved the revision, which will be effective retrospectively from January 1, 2026. As part of the decision,…
Bhubaneswar: With Savitri Brata and Raja Parba approaching, the Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS) has organised a special handloom exhibition-cum-sale fair in the capital city to promote traditional Odisha textiles and support rural artisans and weavers. The “Savitri-cum-Raja Mahotsav Handloom Exhibition and Sale Fair–2026” was inaugurated on Friday at Utkal Kanika Galleria and…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has started work on a comprehensive strategy for development of the Blue Economy sector, with the state government focusing on marine resource management, coastal infrastructure and livelihood generation through sustainable practices. The roadmap was discussed during a high-level review meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg at Lok Seva Bhawan. The meeting examined…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan (OAVS) recorded an improved performance in the CBSE Class XII Board Examination 2025–26, with students achieving notable results in both Science and Commerce streams. According to results declared on May 13, OAVS achieved a 73.5 per cent pass rate in the Science stream, improving from last year’s 72 per…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg on Thursday reviewed the state’s revenue collection and departmental expenditure till the end of April and directed officials to fast-track implementation of key government projects and welfare schemes. The review meeting, held at Kharavel Bhavan, was attended by senior officials including the Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary, Principal Secretaries, Additional…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena on Thursday announced that all buses operated by the Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) will be gradually converted into electric vehicles as part of the state government’s plan to promote sustainable and cost-effective public transport. The announcement came amid panic buying at several fuel stations in Bhubaneswar…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards improving rail connectivity in Odisha, the Ministry of Railways has approved a new tri-weekly express train service between Puri and Koraput, connecting coastal, western and southern parts of the state. The new service, numbered 18407/18408 Puri–Koraput–Puri Express, will operate via Khurda Road, Bhubaneswar, Angul, Sambalpur, Bargarh Road, Balangir, Titlagarh,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha State Cooperative Handicrafts Corporation Ltd. (Utkalika) on Tuesday celebrated its 68th Foundation Day at its headquarters in Bhubaneswar, highlighting its contribution towards preserving the state’s rich handicraft and handloom traditions while supporting artisan livelihoods. Addressing the programme, Odisha Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts Minister Pradip Bal Samanta described Odisha’s handicrafts and handlooms as the…
Bhubaneswar: Encouraging young children to explore creativity beyond classrooms, DAV Public School, Pokhariput organised its Summer Camp 2026 “Crafts Haven” for students from LKG to Standard II, with over 80 participants taking part in a series of interactive and skill-based activities. The camp, held from May 4 to May 12, offered sessions on drawing, painting,…
