Odisha Manaska Participants Reflect on Tourism’s Power to Shape and Shift Identity
All Things Odisha hosted the 17th edition of its monthly discussion series Odisha Manaska on Sunday at Saheed Nagar, Bhubaneswar
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Railways to Introduce Local Cuisine on Vande Bharat Trains
New Delhi: Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday chaired a review meeting with senior railway officials at Rail Bhawan to assess key passenger-centric initiatives and reforms in the ticketing system. Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries, Ravneet Singh Bittu, was also present…
Odisha Reviews Integrated Road Safety Dashboard to Strengthen Data-Driven Governance
Bhubaneswar: The Commerce & Transport Department, Government of Odisha, on Friday reviewed the Integrated Road Safety Dashboard, an important digital initiative aimed at strengthening coordinated and data-driven road safety governance across the State. The review focused on the structure of the dashboard, its data integration capabilities and inter-departmental usability, with an emphasis on enabling informed…
Cold Storage Conclave 2025 Charts Roadmap for Strengthening Odisha’s Post-Harvest Infrastructure
Bhubaneswar: The Agricultural Promotion & Investment Corporation of Odisha (APICOL), in association with ASSOCHAM, successfully hosted the Cold Storage Conclave & Buyer–Seller Meet 2025, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, agri-entrepreneurs, farmer groups, financial institutions and technology providers to accelerate the growth of Odisha’s cold storage and post-harvest infrastructure. The event was inaugurated by Deputy Chief…
7th Eco-Retreat Begins at Konark, Odisha Eyes Top Eco-Cultural Tourism Spot in Asia
Bhubaneswar: With a strong focus on sustainability and experiential tourism, the Tourism Department launched the 7th edition of the Odisha Eco-Retreat near Ramchandi Muhan on the scenic Puri–Konark Marine Drive, an initiative formally inaugurated by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister described the Eco-Retreat as one of the state’s most…
Media Workshop in Bhubaneswar Highlights Role in Promoting Positive Parenting and Masculinity
Bhubaneswar: A media orientation on “The Role of Media in Promoting Positive Parenting and Positive Masculinity” was held in Bhubaneswar today, bringing together journalists, media students, and professionals from across Odisha. The workshop was jointly organized by UNICEF and the Odisha Women in Media (OWM) to enhance the media’s capacity to shape narratives around healthier…
H&UD Department Reviews Expenditure, Lays Roadmap for Next Year’s Urban Budget
Bhubaneswar: A high-level review meeting on expenditure and budget utilisation of the Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department was held here on Friday under the chairmanship of H&UD Minister Dr Krushna Chandra Mohapatra, with a focus on ensuring timely and effective use of allocated funds. During the meeting, the Minister assessed the progress of financial…
Odisha Reviews 207 Mega Rural Drinking Water Projects; Minister Warns of Blacklisting for Delays
Bhubaneswar: A three-day state-level review of mega rural piped drinking water supply projects concluded on Thursday at the MGNREGA Conference Hall of the State Institute for Rural Development & Panchayati Raj (SIRD&PR) here, with the State government issuing a strong warning against delays in project execution. Chairing the review meeting from December 10 to 12,…
Odisha ACS Pushes Fast-Track Forest Clearances for Major Infrastructure Projects
Bhubaneswar: The Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) of the Forest, Environment and Climate Change (FE&CC) Department on Thursday reviewed the progress of forest diversion clearances for major infrastructure and industrial projects and directed officials to fast-track approvals while strictly adhering to prescribed timelines. The review took place during the third monthly coordination meeting held on December…
Odisha Partners with BISAG-N to Build Integrated State Master Plan Under PM Gati Shakti
Bhubaneswar: Strengthening its push toward data-driven development and seamless infrastructure planning, the Odisha Government today entered into a strategic partnership with the Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N). The collaboration, formalised through an MoU signed by the Commerce & Transport Department, will support the creation of a comprehensive Odisha State Master Plan…