Bhubaneswar: Odisha Government has intensified efforts to fast-track the approval and processing of forest diversion proposals for major infrastructure projects. In line with this, the third Monthly Coordination Meeting on expeditious processing of such proposals was held today under the chairmanship of Additional Chief Secretary, Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department, at the Home Department…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has initiated a comprehensive strategy to strengthen basic infrastructure in both rural and urban areas through an integrated programme titled Mission PoWaR (Power, Water & Roads). The mission aims to provide reliable electricity, assured drinking water supply, and all-weather road connectivity to every village in the State. A preparatory meeting to…
Bhubaneswar: The 30th meeting of the Board of Directors of Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited (BSCL) was held today at LokSeva Bhawan under the chairpersonship of Anu Garg, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Odisha. The meeting reviewed major Smart City projects and approved several measures to enhance urban infrastructure and citizen services. The meeting was…
Bhubaneswar: A five-day state-level children’s festival, Mahak, was inaugurated today at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, celebrating creativity, confidence and the vibrant spirit of Odisha’s children. The festival is being jointly organised by the Departments of Women and Child Development, Mission Shakti and the Odisha State Child Protection Society. The event has brought together over…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s growing leadership in promoting millet-based farming and nutrition took centre stage as the state celebrated Mandia Dibasa (Millet Day) today at the Convention Centre, Lok Seva Bhawan. The event was inaugurated by Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who commended Odisha for turning the millet movement…
Nuapada: The District Election Officer (DEO)-cum-Collector of Nuapada has strongly denied allegations made by a political party claiming that a truck carrying Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) was brought illegally from Ganjam district on November 9 ahead of the 71-Nuapada Assembly Constituency bye-election. A news channel had telecast the allegation without seeking clarification from the administration….
The 16th edition of Odisha Manaska, the monthly discussion circle by city-based aspiring think tank All Things Odisha, was held on Sunday at the head office of ExtraOdinari and Safe Odisha For Her (SOFH) in Saheed Nagar.
New Delhi: Odisha has been nationally recognised for its progressive efforts in promoting sustainable and people-centric urban mobility. The Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT), Bhubaneswar, has been awarded the “Special Mention Award in Urban Transport” for its flagship initiatives Ama Bus and Ama E-Ride. The honour was conferred under the category “Running Trophy for the…
Bhubaneswar: The Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh is being observed across the country from November 1 to November 15, 2025, to celebrate the cultural heritage of tribal communities and acknowledge their significant role in shaping the nation. As part of this nationwide celebration, the Odisha State Tribal Museum is hosting a series of special programmes marking the…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government is advancing its Lift Irrigation (LI) initiatives to ensure water security, enhance agricultural productivity and provide equitable access to irrigation, especially in upland and drought-prone areas where conventional canal irrigation is not feasible. The efforts align with the State’s commitment to the Viksit Bharat vision, aiming to provide assured, year-round irrigation…
