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…
New Delhi: In a landmark move to enhance transportation efficiency, reduce logistics costs, and promote sustainable development, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved four major multitracking projects for Indian Railways, with a total investment of ₹18,658 crore. These projects aim to boost line capacity across critical…
New Delhi: In a major push for indigenous aviation technology and pilot training infrastructure, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today launched the HANSA-3(NG) trainer aircraft, developed by CSIR-NAL, and announced the inclusion of private industry in its manufacturing under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. Speaking at a launch event at the National Media Centre, Dr. Singh…
New Delhi: In a landmark move to modernize its rolling stock maintenance and enhance operational safety, Indian Railways today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for the procurement and installation of Automatic Wheel Profile Measurement Systems (AWPMS). The agreement was formalized at Rail Bhawan, marking a significant stride…
New Delhi: In a landmark move to safeguard public health, India has launched its first-of-its-kind scientific study to detect zoonotic diseases with the potential to spill over from birds to humans. The ambitious inter-ministerial initiative was inaugurated today at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Headquarters in New Delhi, marking a pivotal moment in…
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…
