Bhubaneswar:Paddy procurement during the ongoing Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2025–26 is progressing smoothly across all 30 districts of Odisha, with the State witnessing strong farmer participation and efficient procurement operations. As on date, a total of 30,49,560 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of paddy has been procured from 6,93,097 farmers, reflecting the steady momentum of the…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is preparing to completely phase out diesel-powered buses under its flagship Ama Bus service and replace them with electric vehicles (EVs), Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mohapatra said on Wednesday. The move marks a major push towards sustainable urban mobility and reduced carbon emissions in the state. The Minister…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards making Bhubaneswar a more inclusive and liveable city for children, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) and UNICEF Odisha signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create safe, green and child-friendly spaces across the city. The MoU was signed at the BMC office, marking the beginning of a collaborative effort…
Bhubaneswar: The Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons clinched a dramatic 4-2 shootout victory over the Ranchi Royals after an absorbing Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) contest ended 3-3 at regulation time, here on Wednesday. While the Dragons walked away with a crucial bonus point, the Royals did enough to finish second on the points table, setting…
Bhubaneswar: Reinforcing its push to create a more investor-friendly and efficient regulatory environment, the Odisha government on Tuesday took stock of the implementation of key Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) reforms at a high-level review meeting. The meeting, chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg, IAS, at Lok Seva Bhawan, focused on expediting ongoing reform initiatives,…
Bhubaneswar: The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India, has conferred national-level recognition on the Odisha State Cooperative Bank (OSCB) and UCO Bank, Odisha unit, for their exemplary performance in implementing the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) during Kharif 2024 and Rabi 2024–25. At the 13th National Review Conference of PMFBY held…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has stepped up efforts to give Cuttack a new urban identity along the banks of the Mahanadi, with Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr. Krishna Chandra Mahapatra reviewing the ambitious Mahanadi Riverfront Development Project, envisioned as a landmark public and tourism-oriented space for the historic city. The ₹150-crore project, spread over…
Bhubaneswar: Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr. Krishna Chandra Mohapatra on Tuesday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the performance, safety standards and operational framework of the AMA Bus Service, with a focus on strengthening public transport systems across Odisha. The meeting was attended by Managing Director, Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT), Sanjay Biswal,…
Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at reinforcing Early Childhood Care, Education and Development (ECCED) through cooperative learning, the Governments of Odisha and Meghalaya on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate mutual capacity building, knowledge exchange and adoption of best practices in Early Childhood Development (ECD). The MoU was signed in the presence…
Sarakpatna, Dhenkanal: While Buddhism today is often associated with historic monuments and distant geographies of South and Southeast Asia, a quiet village in Odisha continues to practise it as a lived way of life. Heritage enthusiasts, under the aegis of Dhenkanal Heritage Walks (DHW), on Sunday explored Sarakpatna village in Dhenkanal district and encountered a…
