Bhubaneswar: The Women and Child Development (WCD) Department of the Odisha government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Birla Global University (BGU), Bhubaneswar, to strengthen the skills and leadership capacities of adolescent girls and peer leaders under the ADVIKA programme. The MoU was signed on October 15 at the WCD Department’s conference hall…
Baripada: Wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers can return to Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district from November 1, as the reserve prepares to reopen after its annual monsoon closure. The reserve, which was shut to tourists on June 29, will resume visits under a set of entry timings, vehicle restrictions and safety guidelines. According…
Bhubaneswar: Applicants who secure flats under the Bhubaneswar Development Authority’s (BDA) Ekamra Residency housing project at Subudhipur will have their ₹10,000 application fee adjusted against the flat cost, while unsuccessful applicants will receive a full refund of their ₹2.1 lakh deposit, the Authority decided at its 153rd meeting on Wednesday. The meeting was held under…
Bhubaneswar: Shubhalakshmi Mahananda is driving change on the roads of Kendujhar, one bus journey at a time. Recognised as Odisha’s first woman electric bus driver, she is challenging traditional gender roles in the transport sector while contributing to the state’s shift towards cleaner public mobility. An electric-bus driver with Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT), Shubhalakshmi…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha will host a two-day National Workshop on Lightning Safety on October 15 and 16 to strengthen forecasting, early warning systems and preventive measures against lightning-related deaths and injuries. The workshop will be held at Hotel Lemon Tree Premier in Bhubaneswar, with the state’s Revenue and Disaster Management Minister attending the inaugural ceremony. Organised…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday inaugurated two affordable housing projects in Bhubaneswar, adding 1,608 houses to the city’s housing infrastructure. He also opened 12 modern playgrounds and launched a new scheme to help migrant workers and low-income families find affordable accommodation near their workplaces. The housing projects, Nilakanteshwar Residency in Ghatikia and…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has received the prestigious ‘Wind India 2026: Leadership in Wind Energy De-risking’ award in recognition of its efforts to promote clean energy and advance the renewable energy sector. The award was conferred at the Windergy India 2026 conference held in Chennai on October 8. Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh…
Bhubaneswar: The Police Commissionerate, Bhubaneswar-Cuttack, has announced traffic restrictions across Bhubaneswar from October 16 to 21 in view of Durga Puja celebrations. The restrictions will remain in force daily from 2 pm to 2 am to ensure smooth traffic movement and the safety of pedestrians and festival-goers. The restrictions have been imposed under Section 28…
Bhubaneswar: Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha has strengthened its wildlife protection system with the installation of 18 AI-enabled camera traps linked to an advanced surveillance tower, enabling forest personnel to monitor wildlife movements and potential threats in real time from a central control room. The camera traps have been installed across remote forest interiors since…
Puri: The 25th edition of Puri Heritage Walks (PHW), held on Sunday, took participants through the city’s distinctive Sharadiya Shola Puja traditions, ancient Devi shrines and the rituals associated with the Shree Jagannath Temple during the Durga Puja period. The walk began at Maa Ardhasini Temple on the Grand Road, where PHW co-convenor Ashoka Manjari…
