Bhubaneswar: In a major push to enhance early childhood care infrastructure, Odisha inaugurated 1,889 newly constructed Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) across all 30 districts, marking a significant step towards strengthening grassroots service delivery. The centres were virtually inaugurated by Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Women & Child Development, Mission Shakti and Tourism Pravati Parida in…

Bhubaneswar: People across Odisha came together in large numbers to celebrate “Ama Poshak Ama Parichaya” (Our Attire, Our Identity) Day, proudly donning traditional handloom attire as part of the ongoing Odia Pakhya being observed from April 1 to 14. Organised under the aegis of the Odia Language Literature and Culture Department, the celebration on its…

Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards improving international travel access for residents of Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday inaugurated a new Visa Application Centre operated by VFS Global in Bhubaneswar. The facility marks a significant milestone in enhancing citizen-centric services and reflects the state’s growing global engagement. Speaking at the event, the…

Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at strengthening the foundation of sustainable urban growth, the Housing & Urban Development Department convened a high-level session on urban land management at Kharavela Bhawan, highlighting land as a critical strategic resource in Odisha’s journey towards a ‘Viksit Odisha’. The session featured a detailed presentation by Hari Ballav Mishra, who…

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has taken a significant lead in India’s clean energy transition by becoming the first state to announce a dedicated Green Hydrogen Policy, reinforcing its commitment to industrial decarbonization and the development of a circular economy. The milestone initiative aligns with the broader sustainability goals of the Confederation of Indian Industry and is expected…

Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards planned urban expansion, the Bhubaneswar Development Authority on Tuesday signed an agreement with Singapore-based Surbana Jurong for the preparation of a comprehensive master plan for a proposed New City in Bhubaneswar. The ambitious project, spread across nearly 800 acres in the mouzas of Gothapatna, Malipada, and Daspur, is envisioned…

Bhubaneswar: The “Bamboo Forward Summit — From Ground to Growth” was successfully organised, bringing together farmers, artisans, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and policymakers to chart a future roadmap for strengthening Odisha’s bamboo sector. The summit emerged as a key platform to deliberate on transforming the state’s abundant bamboo resources into a sustainable, enterprise-driven ecosystem, with a…

Bhubaneswar: ParibhaAsha HeritEdge Lab has launched Ekamra Anubhav 2.0, a reimagined edition of its heritage engagement initiative set within the historic landscape of Ekamra Kshetra. Originally conceptualised in 2022, the new format shifts from conventional heritage walks to a more structured, participant-driven experience. Moving away from multi-site walkthroughs, the programme focused on a single temple…

Bhubaneswar: Responding to mounting criticism and political consensus, the Odisha government has begun the process to withdraw the proposed Bill seeking a hike in salaries, allowances, and pensions of MLAs. The Odisha Assembly Secretariat has written to legislators in this regard, following a formal notice issued by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mukesh Mahaling, signalling the government’s…