Bhubaneswar: In a bid to strengthen farmer-centric delivery of schemes and programs, the Department of Agriculture & Farmer’s Empowerment, Odisha has directed its officers to undertake regular field visits across districts and blocks. A notification to this effect was issued today by Principal Secretary Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee. The initiative aims to make government schemes…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s tourism landscape is set for a major boost with the Centre announcing the development of four river cruise circuits in the state as part of the Cruise Bharat Mission. The move aims to tap into the state’s vast network of rivers and coastline to attract domestic and international travellers. Union Minister of Ports,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha on Wednesday mourned the loss of Binod Kumar Pasayat, one of the most prominent voices of Sambalpuri literature and folk culture, who passed away at the age of 89 at his Sambalpur residence near Sen Park. He had been battling age-related ailments. Born on December 3, 1935, in Kusmel village of Balangir district,…
Puri: The scenic Chandrabhaga sea beach near the Ramachandi estuary turned into a cause of concern on Monday as thousands of rare Blue Button jellyfish were found washed ashore dead. The unusual sight drew locals and tourists, even as experts voiced alarm over the possible ecological implications. Marine scientists suggest that rising sea surface temperatures,…
Bhubaneswar: In a major infrastructure boost for Odisha, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today approved the construction of a 6-Lane Access-Controlled Capital Region Ring Road (CRRR) connecting the Bhubaneswar Bypass over a stretch of 110.875 km. The project will be developed on the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM)…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha projected itself as a leading investment destination at the 4th Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) East India Summit 2025, held today at Mumbai. The event, a flagship initiative of CII, aims to unlock the vast economic potential of Eastern India by bringing together policymakers, investors, and industry leaders through state-specific sessions, policy roundtables, and…
Bhubaneswar: Champa Raspeda, daughter of Lachmu Raspeda from Amlibeda village, Korukonda Block, Malkangiri district, has etched her name in history by becoming the first student from the Didayi Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) to crack NEET 2025 and secure admission into Fakir Mohan Medical College & Hospital, Balasore. Belonging to a humble farming family, Champa’s…
Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at supporting socially impactful cinema, the Odisha government has decided to refund the State GST (SGST) collected on screenings of five films — two Odia and three Hindi — across the state. The reimbursement order, issued by the Finance Department on August 13, covers Odia films DAMaN and Delivery Boy…
Bhubaneswar: Heavy downpour in southern Odisha has triggered severe disruption, with Malkangiri facing a flood-like situation and road connectivity in Gajapati coming to a standstill. The continuous rains have left residents struggling with blocked routes and rising water levels. In Malkangiri, the Jhapra Bridge in Sukma district of neighbouring Chhattisgarh has been submerged under three…
Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards promoting mother tongue-based higher education, the Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (DECE) offered by the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has now been made available in Odia. The Odia course book and study material were formally released today by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida and Higher…
