Bhubaneswar: In a remarkable example of community-led sustainable tourism, local residents managing ecotourism at Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary and Hirakud Wetland in Odisha have generated a record revenue of ₹5.11 crore in the financial year 2024–25. Their success not only underscores the economic potential of eco-friendly travel but also highlights how responsible tourism can power conservation…
Bhubaneswar: With the monsoon season approaching, the Odisha government has intensified its efforts to address the recurring floods caused by the Dhanua River. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida chaired a high-level review meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan today, directing officials to formulate a concrete and time-bound action plan to mitigate flood damage in Nimapara and…
Bhubaneswar: A technical mission from the World Bank, led by Thomas Danielewitz, Senior Economist and Team Lead, conducted a two-day review meeting with the Directorate of Economics and Statistics (DES), Odisha on April 3rd and 4th, 2025. The meetings were part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen Odisha’s statistical data ecosystem under the World Bank-supported…
Bhubaneswar: As part of the ongoing Odia Fortnight celebrations, the Labour and Employees’ State Insurance Department of Odisha today organized a spirited Odia Sign Board Campaign Rally at Master Canteen Square, urging shopkeepers and business owners to display signboards in the Odia language. The rally was flagged off by Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia, Minister for Labour…
Bhubaneswar: In a big push to Odisha’s rail infrastructure and industrial logistics, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved two major multitracking projects in the state with a combined investment of ₹5,104 crore. These include the Sambalpur–Jarapda (3rd and 4th line) and Jharsuguda–Sason (3rd and 4th line) railway corridors, which together…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant demonstration of India’s growing defence prowess, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Army successfully conducted four back-to-back flight-tests of the Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) Army version from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast on April 3 and 4. The operational flight-trials, carried out under…
Bhubaneswar: With the city gearing up for the revered Ashokastami Car Festival of Lord Lingaraj, the Commissionerate Police has implemented special traffic arrangements in Bhubaneswar to manage crowds and maintain public order during the festivities. The annual festival will be held on April 5 and 6, with the return car festival (Bahuda Yatra) set to…
New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: Rahul Maharana, a young environmental crusader from Ambadiha village in Khurda district, was among the 24 recipients of the National Youth Awards for 2021-22 and 2022-23. Union Youth Affairs & Sports Minister Mansukh Mandviya conferred the awards in New Delhi on Thursday, recognizing the contributions of young individuals towards nation-building and social service….
Bhubaneswar: Odisha took a significant step towards industrial growth and employment generation as Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated a major production unit and laid the foundation stone for 13 new projects on Thursday. With a combined investment of ₹5,770 crore, these projects are expected to create over 37,030 jobs, reinforcing the state’s position as…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has introduced an On-Call Artificial Insemination (AI) service aimed at transforming dairy farming and enhancing milk production across the state. This innovative service allows dairy farmers to access AI facilities from the comfort of their homes, marking a significant step towards modernization in the sector. The Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Department has…
