Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The 14th National Workshop of JICA-Assisted Forestry Projects commenced on Tuesday in Bhubaneswar, bringing together policymakers, forestry experts and international partners to deliberate on “Future Ready Forestry: Climate Resilience, Digital Transformation & Sustainable Wood Economies.” The three-day workshop, scheduled from February 11 to 13, is being jointly organised by the Odisha Forestry Sector Development Project,…

Bhubaneswar: In a strategic move to accelerate the development of future-ready, sustainable and citizen-centric cities, the Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD), Government of Odisha, on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the AIRAWAT Research Foundation (ARF), IIT Kanpur, to strengthen artificial intelligence (AI)-driven urban governance in the State. The MoU was signed…

Bhubaneswar: Reinforcing its commitment to job-led industrial growth, Odisha has approved 23 industrial investment proposals worth ₹4,111.80 crore, with the potential to generate 9,924 employment opportunities, under the State’s Single Window clearance mechanism. The proposals were cleared at the 144th meeting of the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) chaired by Chief Secretary Anu…

Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery and retaining skilled medical professionals, the Odisha government has approved a substantial revision in the remuneration of contractual AYUSH doctors working under the National Health Mission (NHM). The decision, cleared by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, seeks to acknowledge their critical role in public healthcare and…

Bhubaneswar: Expanding Odisha’s emergency healthcare network, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday launched 250 new ambulances at Kalinga Stadium, marking the second phase of the state’s ambitious ambulance augmentation programme aimed at ensuring faster medical response and saving more lives. With the latest addition, the state government has arranged 428 new ambulances to strengthen…

Puri: Revisiting a fascinating chapter of Puri’s cultural and tourism history, over 20 participants of the Puri Heritage Walks (PHW) on Sunday explored Chakratirtha Road (CT Road), once a vibrant hub of international tourism during the 1960s and 1970s. The heritage trail shed light on how the iconic thoroughfare became a magnet for thousands of…

Bhubaneswar: In a major public health push to strengthen child nutrition, tackle anaemia, and prevent intestinal worm infections, the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Odisha, with support from UNICEF, will roll out the National Deworming Day (NDD) and Vitamin A Supplementation (VAS) programmes across the State on February 10, 2026. Alongside these…

Bhubaneswar: Ekamra Walks is set to host a landmark cultural evening in the city under its Odia Film Panorama initiative, with a special screening of the iconic Odia film Jajabara to commemorate 51 years since its original release in 1975. The event will take place at the open-air theatre of Kalabhoomi, promising a unique blend…

Bhubaneswar: Celebrating India’s rich textile heritage and Odisha’s renowned handwoven traditions, the 24th National Level Handloom Expo was inaugurated on Friday evening at the IDCO Exhibition Ground in Bhubaneswar. The Expo, organised by the Odisha State Handloom Weavers’ Cooperative Society Ltd. (Boyanika), will continue till February 22, 2026. The event was inaugurated at 6:30 pm…