Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government conducted its Annual Table Top and Disaster Management Exercise across all 30 districts on June 18 and 19, reaffirming its commitment to disaster preparedness and response. The exercise aimed to instill a culture of readiness, evaluate emergency protocols, and identify gaps in response mechanisms for future improvements. On June 18, Table…
Bhubaneswar: To promote sustainable agriculture and strengthen climate resilience, the Odisha State Seed Sub-Committee has approved the release of 14 new agricultural crop varieties for cultivation in the state. The meeting, chaired by Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Principal Secretary, Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment (DA&FE), brought together senior officials and experts from OUAT and…
Bhubaneswar: To preserve agricultural heritage and boosting farmer livelihoods, the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, Government of Odisha, has officially launched the scheme titled “Revival and Sustainable Intensification of Forgotten Food & Neglected Crops in Odisha.” The initiative, developed under the guidance of Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment,…
Puri: In response to rising concerns over water-borne diseases and the expected influx of devotees during the upcoming Rathayatra festival, the Housing and Urban Development Department of Odisha has intensified public health preparedness in Puri. A high-level review meeting was held today at the Special Circuit House following the directive of Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra,…
Bhubaneswar: Following the arrest of Dhiman Chakma, IAS (2021 batch), Sub-Collector of Dharamgarh in Kalahandi district, Odisha Vigilance has intensified its investigation by conducting raids across multiple states to trace assets and gather evidence linked to the bribery case. Chakma was arrested on June 9, 2025, in a trap case for allegedly demanding and accepting…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday inaugurated the state-level ‘Adivasi Shakti Samavesh’ at the Chhau Padia ground in Baripada, Mayurbhanj district, marking the first anniversary of the BJP government in Odisha. The grand event celebrated the cultural richness and contributions of Odisha’s tribal communities, while also underscoring the state’s commitment to their development…
Bhubaneswar: Two promising voices in Odia literature — Subrat Senapati and Rajkishore Padhi — have been selected for the prestigious 2024 Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar and Bal Sahitya Puraskar, respectively. The announcement was made on Wednesday by the Kendra Sahitya Akademi, recognising their outstanding literary achievements in the Odia language. Subrat Senapati will receive the…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Crime Branch has officially taken charge of the investigation into the recent gang-rape incident at Gopalpur Beach in Ganjam district, classifying it as a “Red Flag” case—a designation reserved for cases requiring urgent and focused attention due to their gravity and sensitivity. Following instructions from the Director General of Police, Yogesh…
Bhubaneswar: In the wake of rising diarrhoea cases reported from several districts of Odisha, the state government has ramped up its response to prevent further spread of waterborne infections. Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja on Monday chaired a comprehensive review meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan, focusing on the evolving situation in Jajpur, Keonjhar, Bhadrak, Cuttack, and…
Bhubaneswar: Celebrating five decades of a globally acclaimed conservation success, the State Wildlife Headquarters under the Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department of Odisha today observed International Crocodile Day with a special event marking the 50th Anniversary of the Crocodile Conservation Project. The event was hosted at the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT)…
