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…
Bhubaneswar: Train services in the Rayagada Division of East Coast Railway have been disrupted following a landslide between Maligura and Chhatariput stations. As a safety measure and to facilitate restoration work, several trains have been cancelled, while some services will be short-terminated or short-originated. The 18108 Jagdalpur–Rourkela Express will remain cancelled from October 4 to…
Bhubaneswar: Around 2.68 lakh students across Odisha were sensitised about the harmful effects of substance abuse through 1,751 awareness programmes conducted during a fortnight-long anti-drug drive, the State-level Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) meeting was informed on Saturday. The special campaign, held from August 16 to 31, was among the measures reviewed at the eighth state-level meeting…
Bhubaneswar: As many as 964 final-year agriculture and horticulture students will work alongside field-level extension staff across Odisha over the next three months under the state government’s Krushi Unnata Sahayogi internship programme. Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture, Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo inaugurated the programme at a ceremony held at the…
Bhubaneswar: Vice-chancellors of state public universities have been asked to begin recruitment for vacant teaching posts by the first week of November and complete the process by the end of the month. Governor and Chancellor of Universities Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati issued the direction while reviewing faculty recruitment at a meeting held at New Abhishek…
