Bhubaneswar: With the onset of cyclone season approaching, the Odisha government has ramped up its preparedness efforts. A high-level review meeting was held in Bhubaneswar today under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja to assess the readiness of various departments for potential cyclones and floods. During the meeting, Ahuja stressed the importance of inter-departmental…
Bhubaneswar: To promote inclusive, climate-resilient agriculture, the Government of Odisha and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on key areas including AI-enabled agriculture, precision farming, climate-smart innovations, and enhanced productivity in dairy and fisheries sectors. The multi-year partnership, anchored by the Department of Agriculture and…
Bhubaneswar: In a determined push toward eliminating Measles and Rubella (MR) and strengthening Odisha’s public health framework, Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling today unveiled a comprehensive suite of Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials. The launch, held at the Directorate of Public Health, marked a key initiative during World Immunization Week 2025,…
Bhubaneswar: As Odisha braces for an intense summer, the Health and Family Welfare Department has ramped up its heatwave preparedness strategy to safeguard public health. Acting on the directions of Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling, a high-level review meeting was conducted under the chairmanship of Dr. Nilakantha Mishra, Director of Public Health,…
Koraput: Marking a major milestone for Odisha’s coffee industry, Koraput Coffee has earned national acclaim by winning two Fine Cup awards and securing the fourth position in the prestigious Flavour of India – The Final Cup Award 2024. The announcement was made during the India International Coffee Festival 2025, held in Bangalore on April 26–27….
Bhubaneswar: In a significant boost to passenger safety and comfort, the 12892/12891 Puri–Bangiriposi–Puri Super Fast Express has been upgraded with state-of-the-art Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches. The inaugural run of the newly upgraded train was ceremonially flagged off this morning from Bangiriposi Railway Station. The regular operation of the train with LHB coaches will commence…
Bhubaneswar: Bhitarkanika National Park, renowned for its thriving population of saltwater crocodiles, will be closed to visitors from May 1 to July 31 this year. The decision, announced by Assistant Chief Conservator of Forests (ACF) Manas Das, is aimed at providing a safe and undisturbed environment during the reptiles’ crucial nesting and breeding period. Highlighting…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced that a public grievance hearing will soon be conducted in Berhampur, reaffirming the government’s commitment to directly addressing citizens’ concerns. Speaking at the centenary celebrations of Bhimpur Advanced (Unnita) High School in Ganjam district on Sunday, Majhi shared that the Chief Minister’s grievance cell will soon commence…
New Delhi: Gram Vikas, a trailblazing organization committed to empowering rural communities and fostering sustainable development, has been awarded the prestigious CASCA’25 Award for Leadership in Community Engagement for Sustainability. The recognition was conferred at the recently held Climate Action & Sustainability Conference & Awards (CASCA’25) in New Delhi. For over four decades, Gram Vikas…
New Delhi: In a step towards adopting sustainable waste management practices, Odisha’s Minister for Housing & Urban Development, Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, today visited the advanced Waste-to-Energy Plant at Okhla, managed by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. The facility, a significant milestone in urban waste management, currently processes nearly 2,000 metric tonnes (MT) of municipal…
