Bhubaneswar: Marking World Elephant Day 2025, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday appealed to citizens to join hands in safeguarding elephants — creatures he described as both cultural icons and vital custodians of the state’s ecological balance. “Elephants are an integral and inseparable part of Odisha’s cultural heritage and natural environment. From the…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday launched the Odisha Marine Biotechnology Research & Innovation Corridor (OMBRIC), a pioneering initiative of the State Science & Technology Department aimed at harnessing the state’s rich marine biodiversity for environmental protection, economic growth, and livelihood support in coastal areas. The launch event, held at Lok Seva Bhawan,…
Puri: The Puri Heritage Walks marked its first anniversary at Sanskruti Bhavan, celebrating a year of promoting the rich cultural and historical legacy of the Sankha Kshetra—one of Hinduism’s four sacred “dhamas” and the revered abode of the Trinity. The event brought together eminent heritage experts, activists, and enthusiasts who underscored the need for preservation,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s clean energy transition received a significant push on Monday as Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, reviewed the progress of flagship renewable energy programmes—PM Surya Ghar and PM-KUSUM. Highlighting the state’s commitment to a sustainable, self-reliant future, Singh Deo said Odisha was determined…
Bhubaneswar: Tensions flared at Utkal University on Monday after a man with no enrolment at the institution was found dead near a hostel, prompting demands for urgent safety measures on the Vani Vihar campus. The deceased, identified as Biswa, was employed as a driver for a youth leader of the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD)….
Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards solving drinking water scarcity in coastal Odisha, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday inaugurated the state’s first seawater desalination plant at Matikhal near Chhatrapur in Ganjam district. The ₹135-crore project, developed by Odisha Sands Complex (OSCOM), a unit of Indian Rare Earths Limited (IREL), will produce 4.5 million…
Bhubaneswar: Showcasing its ambition to cement its place as a national sporting powerhouse, Odisha will soon build a world-class stadium in Bhubaneswar at a cost of ₹1,000 crore. The project forms part of a ₹4,124 crore plan to upgrade sports infrastructure in 14 blocks across the state over the next four years. Chief Minister Mohan…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is set to roll out the Aadi Karmayogi Abhiyan, a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, to strengthen the delivery and impact of welfare schemes in tribal areas. A high-level meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja was held at Lok Seva Bhawan on Friday to finalise the roadmap…
Koraput: In a major push to healthcare and infrastructure in southern Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday inaugurated a state-of-the-art 650-bed hospital at the Saheed Laxman Naik Medical College and Hospital (SLNMCH) in Koraput. Built at a cost of ₹280 crore, the facility is designed to serve the tribal-dominated district and its neighbouring…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Conference of Youth (OCOY) 2025 kicked off today at ASBM University, Bhubaneswar, uniting over 800 young changemakers, climate advocates, and experts from across the state and beyond. The three-day flagship event of the Youth4Water Plus campaign was inaugurated by Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, who urged the youth to lead the…
