Baripada: A vast deposit of prehistoric marine fossils along the Budha Balanga river near Baripada is drawing renewed attention, as the Mayurbhanj chapter of INTACH has urged the Odisha government to develop the site into a dedicated fossil park. Spread across villages such as Satpautia, Usurudihi, Itamundia, and Mukuramatia, the area—popularly known as the “Baripada…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, on Friday approved a series of key decisions aimed at strengthening infrastructure and public services across the state. The 38th Cabinet meeting was held at Lok Seva Bhawan, where a total of 11 proposals from five departments were deliberated and cleared. Briefing the media…
Bhubaneswar: In a focused effort to create livelihood opportunities in forest regions, the Odisha government has successfully completed the first phase of a joint skill development initiative in Balangir district, enabling rural youth to secure employment. The programme, implemented by the Odisha Skill Development Authority under the Skill Development and Technical Education Department in collaboration…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha showcased its rising dominance in school sports by emerging as the champion in both boys’ and girls’ Under-14 categories at the 69th National School Games Federation of India (SGFI) Rugby Championship 2025–26, held at Kalinga Stadium. The state secured top honours in both categories, while Bihar finished as runner-up and Maharashtra claimed third…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has rolled out the Atal Bus Stand Scheme to develop modern, passenger-friendly bus terminals across the state. The initiative aims to establish state-of-the-art bus stands at district, sub-divisional, and block headquarters, as well as in urban local bodies and key tourist destinations. These facilities will be categorised into A, B, and C…
Bhubaneswar: Strengthening women’s safety and empowerment mechanisms took centre stage at a high-level review meeting held in the presence of Vijaya Rahatkar, Chairperson of the National Commission for Women, at Lok Seva Bhawan. The meeting saw participation from senior state officials, including Anu Garg, Chief Secretary, along with representatives from key departments such as Home,…
Bhubaneswar: The 8th edition of Poshan Pakhya 2026 was formally inaugurated by Union Minister Annapurna Devi at Vigyan Bhawan, with Odisha showcasing its efforts towards building a well-nourished state. Representing Odisha at the national launch, Mrinalini Darswal, Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the Women and Child Development Department, highlighted the state’s initiatives aimed at achieving a ‘Suposhit Odisha’….
Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards strengthening women’s safety and confidence, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Wednesday launched a self-defence training programme for women Self Help Group (SHG) members at Mission Shakti Bhawan. The programme, introduced in its pilot phase, aims to train 5,000 SHG women across five districts. The launch event was attended…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has intensified efforts to strengthen irrigation infrastructure, with a high-level review meeting held to assess the performance and future roadmap of the Odisha Lift Irrigation Corporation. The meeting, convened at the conference hall of the Department of Water Resources, was chaired by Shubha Sarma, Principal Secretary of the department. Senior officials,…
Bhubaneswar: The Under-14 boys’ and girls’ competitions of the 69th National School Games Federation of India (SGFI) Rugby Championship 2025–26 commenced at Kalinga Stadium, adding fresh momentum to the ongoing national-level tournament. More than 300 young athletes from 14 states are participating in the Under-14 category, showcasing enthusiasm and competitive spirit as teams battle it…
