Odisha

Bhubaneswar: A State-Level Workshop on “Role of Academic Institutions in Strengthening Social Behavioural Change Landscape for Women, Children and Adolescents in Odisha” was organised today in Bhubaneswar. Jointly organised by Fakir Mohan University, Balasore, with UNICEF Odisha, the workshop brought together academicians, researchers, development practitioners, and policy experts to deliberate on how higher educational institutions…

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has proposed the development of “University Townships” aligned with emerging economic and industrial hubs during a national post-budget consultation organised by the Ministry of Education, Government of India following the Union Budget 2026–27 announcement on specialised academic clusters. Representing the state at the webinar, Usha Padhee, Additional Chief Secretary of the Housing and…

Puri: Participating In the 19th edition of the Puri Heritage Walks (PHW) on Sunday last, the heritage enthusiasts explored the Lokanath Marg. Starting from the Bargi Mahavir Temple located at Chhapan Chhak, they discussed the history of the area. Heritage researcher Ashoka Manjari Nayak explained the origin of the name Bargi Mahavir. The Bargis or Marathas used to enter and launch their attacks through the…

Bhubaneswar: Visitors at the Nyaya Sanhita Exhibition witnessed a rare glimpse into the history of communication as the Odisha Police showcased its unique Pigeon Service, believed to be the only functional service of its kind in the world. As part of the exhibition, officials conducted a live demonstration in which two groups of nine pigeons…

Balasore: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Monday organised the ‘Sushree’ workshop at the Proof and Experimental Establishment in Chandipur, Balasore to promote women’s leadership and participation in science and defence research as part of the celebrations of International Women’s Day. Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg inaugurated the workshop, which was held under…

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday informed the Odisha Legislative Assembly that 54 communal riot incidents and seven cases of mob lynching were reported across Odisha between June 2024 and February 2026. Responding to a written question by BJD MLA Goutam Buddha Das, the Chief Minister provided district-wise details of the cases registered…

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) currently stands at 30, higher than the national average of 25, Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling informed the Odisha Legislative Assembly on Monday. Replying to a query raised by MLA Tara Prasad Bahinipati, the minister said that despite the higher rate, the state has recorded a significant…

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida attended the second day of the Subhadra Shakti Leadership Conference organised by the Mission Shakti Department at Konark on the occasion of International Women’s Day, highlighting the growing role of women in driving social and economic change. Addressing the gathering, Parida said women are no longer confined to…