Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Students of Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS), Karanjia delivered an impressive performance at the CBSE Cluster Championships 2026–27, winning seven medals in athletics and securing qualification for the national-level competition. Competing against nearly 1,252 participants from more than 300 schools across Odisha, West Bengal and Chhattisgarh, the EMRS Karanjia contingent demonstrated strong performances across…

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…

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…