Odisha

Bhubaneswar: In a renewed push toward environmental sustainability, the Odisha government has reinforced its ban on single-use plastic items in all government offices, autonomous institutions, and State Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). The directive, issued to all Additional Chief Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, and Commissioner-cum-Secretaries, urges strict compliance with the existing plastic ban and outlines immediate steps…

Bonai/Sundargarh: In a troubling case that raises questions about medical oversight in government hospitals, a four-year-old girl was mistakenly administered an anti-rabies vaccine (ARV) for a fever at the Bonai Sub-Divisional Hospital in Odisha’s Sundargarh district. The incident occurred on July 29, when Chinmayee Jena, a resident of Kodia village, brought her daughter to the…

Bhubaneswar: The water level in the Baitarani River at Akhuapada stood at 18.29 meters on Wednesday—slightly below the official danger mark but still above the warning threshold—according to Chandra Sekhar Padhi, Chief Engineer of the Water Resources Department. Quoting data from the Central Water Commission, Padhi said the river level is not expected to rise…

Dhenkanal: Panic gripped Bagha Dharia village in Odisha’s Dhenkanal district on Thursday morning after a rogue elephant went on a rampage, killing three villagers in separate attacks under Hindol police limits. The victims have been identified as Jhulan Dehuri (55), Karunakara Dehuri (60), and Shashi Sahu. Eyewitnesses said the attack began when Jhulan was out…

Bhubaneswar: Imagine a farm where solar panels rise above rows of crops, turning barren spaces into power stations and traditional fields into sources of dual income. That’s the vision behind Agro-Photovoltaics (APV) — and Odisha is stepping forward to make it a reality. At the SunKranti APV 2025 Summit held in Bhubaneswar, stakeholders from government,…

Bhubaneswar: In a major step to enhance passenger convenience and address the rising demand, Indian Railways has announced the augmentation of the Puri–Rourkela Vande Bharat Express with an additional eight coaches. Starting August 7, 2025, the train will operate with 16 coaches instead of the existing 8, increasing capacity by 50%. The upgraded composition of Train…

Bhubaneswar: In a continued push for inclusive urban development, the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) today allotted homes to 38 slum dwellers under its Affordable Housing Projects (AHP) and In-situ Slum Redevelopment (ISSR) schemes. The allotment was carried out through a transparent lottery draw held at the BDA office. This initiative is part of BDA’s broader effort…

Bhubaneswar: In a focused effort to strengthen grassroots development and promote community empowerment, Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary of the Housing and Urban Development and Commerce and Transport Department, embarked on a two-day visit to Jagatsinghpur district. Her visit aims to assess ongoing projects, engage directly with beneficiaries, and ensure effective implementation of welfare initiatives. On the…

Bhubaneswar: To ensure the structured governance, ritual management, and conservation of ancient temples, the Odisha government is set to formulate a comprehensive policy tailored to the state’s unique cultural and administrative context. This announcement was made by Law, Works, and Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan during a high-level meeting at the Law Department’s conference hall today….

Bhubaneswar: “The strength of our child development efforts lies in the capability of CDPOs at the grassroots level,” stated Deputy Chief Minister Prabhati Parida while inaugurating a state-level capacity building workshop for Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs) at Lok Seva Bhawan today. Addressing more than 400 officers from across Odisha, she emphasized that achieving a…