Bhubaneswar: The first phase of the Census—House Listing Operations (HLO)—will commence across all 30 districts of Odisha from April 16, marking a significant step towards conducting India’s first fully digital census. The exercise is being carried out by the Directorate of Census Operations, Odisha under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, in coordination…
Bhubaneswar: A Composite Competitiveness Awareness Workshop was held at Bhubaneswar, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, financial institutions and more than 200 MSME entrepreneurs to strengthen the growth and competitiveness of the sector in Odisha. Organised by the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises in collaboration with the MSME Department, Government of Odisha and the…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government held discussions with the global energy team of the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change to explore strategies for strengthening the state’s energy sector and advancing its transition towards cleaner and sustainable power. The delegation met Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, where key priorities and emerging opportunities in the…
Bhubaneswar: In a major push to industrial growth and employment generation, the Odisha government has approved 23 investment proposals worth ₹4,510.65 crore, expected to create over 10,122 jobs across the state. The approvals were granted at the 145th meeting of the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA), chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg. The…
Bhubaneswar: In the wake of the recent fire incident at SCB Medical College and Hospital, Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting and directed authorities to strengthen fire safety systems in government hospitals and offices across the state. The review meeting was attended by senior officials including Deoranjan Kumar Singh, Development…
Bhubaneswar: The 24th National Para Athletics Championship 2026 is set to be held at the Kalinga Stadium from March 18 to 21, bringing together top para-athletes from across the country in a celebration of inclusive sports and competitive excellence. The championship is being organised by the Paralympic Committee of India in collaboration with the Sports…
Bhubaneswar: Emphasising the urgent need to make agriculture resilient to climate change, a State-Level Consultation on Climate Smart Agriculture brought together over 100 stakeholders at the Guru Kelu Charan Mohapatra Odissi Research Centre on Monday. The consultation, organised by Passing Gifts, a subsidiary of Heifer International, served as a platform for farmers, experts, academicians and…
Dhenkanal: The fading yet resilient tradition of Kandhei Nacha came into focus during the 35th edition of Dhenkanal Heritage Walks, where participants visited the village of Raidihi—considered one of the last strongholds of the traditional string puppet art in the state. Around 30 participants, led by DHW convener Suresh Prasad Mishra, explored the village on…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Lalit Kala Akademi celebrated its 66th Foundation Day at the Kalinga Art Gallery on Sunday, reaffirming its commitment to promoting the state’s rich artistic and cultural heritage. Eminent sculptors Adwaita Charan Gadanayak and Binod Maharana, both recipients of the Padma Shri, attended the programme as chief guests. Deba Prasad Dash, Special Secretary…
Berhampur: Thousands of Olive Ridley sea turtles arrived at the Rushikulya river mouth early Sunday morning, marking the beginning of the annual mass nesting season along Odisha’s coast. Forest officials said around 10,220 female turtles emerged from the Bay of Bengal and laid eggs along a 2.5-km stretch of beach near the river mouth on…
