Varanasi/Bhubaneswar: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo has called for a more integrated approach to tourism development, with the hospitality sector playing a larger role in supporting farmers, artisans, local businesses and the clean energy ecosystem. Addressing the inaugural session of the 56th Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) Annual…
Bhubaneswar: With floodwaters receding in several parts of Odisha, the state government has shifted its focus to preventing disease outbreaks and strengthening healthcare services in the affected areas. The Health Department has deployed senior officials to four flood-hit districts to oversee post-flood health measures and assess requirements on the ground. The officials have been tasked…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has set a clear target of eliminating fatalities in sanitation work, with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi calling for greater use of mechanisation, modern equipment and emerging technologies to protect sanitation workers from hazardous cleaning operations. Speaking at the 2nd National Workshop on GARIMA at the Lok Seva Bhawan Convention Centre on Saturday,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is poised for another significant moment on the international athletics calendar as the World Athletics Continental Tour Silver Meet gets underway at the iconic Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on August 22. The one-day championship, upgraded from the Bronze level following last year’s successful edition, is being jointly organised by the Sports and Youth…
Malkangiri: Air connectivity is set to become a reality for Malkangiri, with preparations for the commencement of commercial flight operations from the district’s airport nearing completion. The new service is expected to improve access to the remote district and strengthen its links with other parts of the state. The flight service will be formally launched…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has set an ambitious target of securing the No. 1 position in national Swachhata rankings for Bhubaneswar and Kataka, while stepping up efforts to tackle urban flooding, waterlogging and sanitation challenges in the two cities. Housing & Urban Development Minister Dr Krushna Chandra Mahapatra reviewed sanitation, drainage and urban flood mitigation…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has stepped up the farmer registration process for the upcoming Kharif paddy procurement season, with more than 5.5 lakh farmers having registered so far, according to the state government. The registration drive, which is being conducted across the state, will continue until August 31, 2026. Registration is currently underway at Primary Agricultural Cooperative…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has stepped up efforts to fast-track irrigation and water infrastructure projects, with the Water Resources Department calling for closer monitoring of project execution, faster clearances and result-oriented use of public funds. A review meeting chaired by Water Resources Department Principal Secretary Shubha Sarma assessed the progress of ongoing works and examined…
Bhubaneswar: Citizens in Odisha can now lodge complaints related to revenue services directly through WhatsApp, with the state government launching a digital grievance redressal system designed to simplify the process, reduce office visits and strengthen accountability in revenue administration. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari launched the WhatsApp-based Revenue Grievance Redressal System on Wednesday…
Bhubaneswar: Hirakud is set for a major tourism transformation, with Odisha working on a range of interconnected projects to develop the region as a destination offering nature, heritage, culture, adventure and water-based experiences. Chief Secretary Anu Garg reviewed the progress of these projects at a high-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan on Wednesday and directed…
