September 28, 2026

Odisha

Odisha Reviews OIIPCRA to Link Irrigation with Agriculture and Fisheries

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Bhubaneswar: Odisha is looking to make irrigation projects more closely linked with farm production and rural livelihoods, with the government reviewing the progress of the Odisha Integrated Irrigation Project for Climate Resilient Agriculture (OIIPCRA). The inter-departmental review meeting, chaired by Water Resources Department Principal Secretary Shubha Sarma, focused on strengthening irrigation infrastructure and using improved…

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Odisha Pollution Control Board Turns to AI, Drones for Pollution Monitoring

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Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to use drones and artificial intelligence more extensively in environmental monitoring, with the State Pollution Control Board launching a drone-based surveillance system and an AI chatbot as it marked its 43rd Foundation Day on Thursday. The two technology initiatives were launched virtually during a programme at Krushi Siksha Sadan, OUAT, Bhubaneswar,…

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Odisha Urban Polls: Revised Schedule Issued for Ward Delimitation, Seat Reservation

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has revised the timeline for ward delimitation and seat reservation ahead of the forthcoming general elections to Municipalities, Notified Area Councils (NACs) and Municipal Corporations in the state. The Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Department has communicated the revised schedule to all concerned District Collectors, except the Collector of Boudh, with…

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Odisha ULBs to Get SBIePay Integration for Digital Municipal Payments

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Bhubaneswar: Paying urban taxes, municipal fees and utility charges is set to become easier for citizens across Odisha, with the Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Department partnering with the State Bank of India (SBI) to expand digital payment services through the SUJOG platform. The department has signed an MoU with SBI’s payment aggregator service SBIePay…

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ECoR GM Reviews Bhubaneswar Railway Station Redevelopment, Stresses Passenger Safety

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Bhubaneswar: East Coast Railway General Manager Parmeshwar Funkwal on Wednesday reviewed the progress of the ongoing redevelopment of Bhubaneswar Railway Station, with focus on construction quality, safety and keeping passenger movement smooth during the works. Funkwal inspected the station’s concourse, platforms and other key areas to assess the progress of various infrastructure and passenger amenity…

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Sambalpur Gets Odisha’s Third Doppler Radar to Strengthen Weather Forecasting

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Bhubaneswar/Sambalpur: Western Odisha has received a major boost to its weather monitoring and disaster preparedness infrastructure with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurating a ‘Make in India’ Doppler Weather Radar (DWR) in Sambalpur on Wednesday. The radar, Odisha’s third after facilities at Paradip and Gopalpur, will operate round-the-clock and monitor weather conditions within a radius…

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Puri Heritage Walks Marks Second Anniversary, Honours Heritage Keepers

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Puri: From the evolution of Shaivite worship in Odisha to the traditional crafts and ritual practices that continue to shape Puri’s cultural identity, the second annual celebration of Puri Heritage Walks (PHW) brought together historians, scholars, artisans and heritage enthusiasts to reflect on the need to preserve the region’s living heritage. Held at Sanskruti Bhawan…

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Brahmapur-Khallikote MEMU Services to Remain Cancelled on Three Days

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Bhubaneswar: Passengers travelling between Brahmapur and Khallikote will face changes in MEMU services on September 15, 16 and 19 due to safety-related modernisation works in the Brahmapur-Rambha Down Line section under East Coast Railway’s Khurda Road Division. As part of the work, Train No. 68411 Bhubaneswar-Brahmapur MEMU will terminate at Khallikote instead of Brahmapur on…

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OMFED Eyes Packaged Water, New Ice Cream Flavours as It Expands Product Line

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Bhubaneswar: From milk and dairy products to packaged water and a wider range of ice creams, Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation (OMFED) is considering a move to expand its presence in Odisha’s consumer market. Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Minister Gokulananda Mallik said on Monday that the OMFED is examining proposals to introduce packaged…

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