Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s filmmakers can now access a wider range of modern production facilities within the state with the redevelopment of Kalinga Studio, inaugurated by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday. The revamped studio, equipped with facilities for shooting, sound recording, dubbing, editing and post-production, is aimed at giving a fresh impetus to the state’s…
Bhubaneswar: In a major push towards green-energy skilling and workforce development, the Odisha Hydro Power Corporation Ltd. (OHPC) and World Skill Centre (WSC), Bhubaneswar, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish an OHPC-WSC Centre of Excellence in Green Energy. The Centre will come up at Kaushal Bhawan on the WSC campus at Mancheswar…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is looking to make environmental regulation more efficient and investment-friendly while ensuring that rapid industrialisation does not come at the cost of ecological protection. Chief Secretary and Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) Chairman Anu Garg stressed this need during a review meeting at the Board’s office on Monday. Garg called for a…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has received special recognition from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India, for achieving the highest number of reforms under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) 2.0. The recognition was conferred as part of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) Awards 2026 on the occasion of World Habitat Day. Union…
Bhubaneswar: Runners and fitness enthusiasts gathered in Bhubaneswar on Sunday for a promotional run ahead of the upcoming OMC Puri Coastal Marathon, as organisers seek to build wider participation and enthusiasm for the event. The run was flagged off by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, Digapahandi MLA Sidhant Mohapatra, Tourism Department Commissioner-cum-Secretary Balwant Singh, Sports…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has launched a dedicated digital portal to promote the state as a destination for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE), while simplifying incentive applications for event organisers and tourism operators. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida inaugurated the Odisha MICE Incentive Portal at a roundtable discussion on “Inputs on Creating Robust MICE Policy for…
Bhubaneswar: A coordinated effort involving multiple government departments will be undertaken in the Bhubaneswar Sub-Division over the next three months to identify bonded labour cases, ensure the rescue and rehabilitation of workers, and prevent such incidents from recurring. The action plan was discussed at a meeting-cum-training programme of the Sub-Divisional Level Bonded Labour Vigilance Committee,…
Debrigarh: Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary is set to offer visitors a wider range of nature-based experiences with the addition of new accommodation and visitor facilities developed under the Integrated Hirakud Development Plan (IHDP). The expansion aims to strengthen the sanctuary’s position as an ecotourism destination while creating livelihood opportunities for forest-dependent communities living in the surrounding…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Electric Vehicle Policy, 2021, will remain in force until December 31, 2026, following an extension announced by the State government. The Commerce and Transport Department issued a notification on Saturday, extending the policy’s validity under the provisions of para 11.5. The notification, issued by Principal Secretary NBS Rajput, confirmed that the policy…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha aims to expand the cultivation of healthier and nutrient-rich rice varieties from the current 1,200 hectares to 10,000 hectares over the next four to five years, with a focus on value addition, market access and higher returns for farmers. The target was highlighted at the Odisha Healthier Rice Business Summit 2026, organised in…
