Bhubaneswar: Heritage and identity are deeply intertwined, continuously evolving and redefining each other beyond monuments and physical structures. This broader understanding formed the core of discussions at the 18th edition of Odisha Manaska, where participants reflected on how tangible, intangible and natural heritage together shape collective and individual identities. The monthly discussion forum, organised by…
Bhubaneswar: A national-level Chintan Shivir on Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jana Arogya Yojana (ABPMJAY) and Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) was inaugurated on Monday by Health & Family Welfare, Parliamentary Affairs and Electronics & Information Technology Minister Dr Mukesh Mahaling at Swosti Premium here. In his inaugural address, Dr Mahaling described ABPMJAY as a transformative…
Bhubaneswar: The Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Department (F&ARD), Government of Odisha, on Saturday outlined the roadmap for the state-level Fisheries–Animal Conclave Odisha 2026, also known as Matsya-Pranee Samavesh Odisha (MPSO-2026), which aims to boost awareness, innovation and prosperity among fish farmers and livestock rearers across the state. Addressing a press meet held at the…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is intensifying efforts to upgrade the State’s road infrastructure, with a renewed focus on improving connectivity, reducing congestion and supporting balanced regional development. Chairing a high-level review meeting at the Works Department conference hall, Principal Secretary Sanjay Kumar Singh assessed the status of key road construction and widening projects across Odisha….
Bhubaneswar: Drawing an overwhelming public response, the rural fair Sisir Saras 2026 has been extended till January 20, organisers announced on Saturday. The event, being jointly organised by the Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS) and Subhadra Shakti at the IDCO Exhibition Ground, has witnessed a steady rise in footfall since its opening on…
Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at deepening the research culture in higher education, the Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha, along with the Odisha State Higher Education Council (OSHEC), has extended financial support to faculty members under the Mukhya Mantri Research and Innovation Fellowship Programme (MRIP) for the academic year 2025–26. As part of the…
Bhubaneswar: The 10th Sub-Junior National Rugby Sevens Championship concluded at the Kalinga Stadium on Saturday with an action-packed final day, highlighting the rising standard of Under-15 girls’ rugby in the country. Bihar emerged champions with a dominant performance in the final, defeating defending champions Maharashtra, while host Odisha delighted the home crowd by securing third…
Bhubaneswar: The second meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Committee for the amicable resolution of the Mahanadi water dispute was held on January 17, 2026, at Rajib Bhawan in Bhubaneswar, under the chairmanship of Deputy Chief Minister K. V. Singh Deo. The meeting was attended by Ministers Suresh Pujari and P. Harichandan, along with MLAs Saroj Kumar…
Malkangiri/Bhubaneswar: Principal Secretary of the Housing & Urban Development and Commerce & Transport Departments, Government of Odisha, Usha Padhi, undertook a day-long visit to Malkangiri district on Thursday to review the progress of key infrastructure and development projects and assess the delivery of urban and transport services. During her visit, Padhi chaired a review meeting…
Bhubaneswar: A week after a nine-seater aircraft made a force landing near Rourkela due to a technical snag, one of the injured passengers has succumbed while undergoing treatment, officials confirmed on Saturday. The deceased, Susanta Kumar Biswal (47), had been battling critical injuries since the incident on January 10, 2026. The aircraft, operated by private…
