BDA Extends Weekend Park Hours, Opens All Parks All Day from December 13
Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) has revised the operating hours of its parks, allowing uninterrupted access on weekends starting December 13.
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Odisha Plans Rice & Millet Processing Facility at Baramunda
Bhubaneswar: Plans for establishing a first-of-its-kind specialty rice and millet processing facility at Baramunda moved a step forward as top officials from the Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment Department, Mission Shakti, ICAR, IRRI, OAIC, OUAT and IMAGE convened for a detailed review of the project. The meeting was chaired by Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister and Minister…
Gangua Nala Revamp: Minister Directs Officials to Speed Up Work, Ensure Quality Output
Bhubaneswar: A high-level review meeting on the Gangua Nala Improvement Project was convened at Kharavela Bhavan on Tuesday, with Housing & Urban Development Minister Dr. Krishna Chandra Mohapatra chairing discussions aimed at fast-tracking major urban infrastructure upgrades in the city. The meeting placed special emphasis on the integrated development of Nicco Park and its surrounding…
Odisha Power Sector Gets Big Push as OPTCL Signs Strategic Loan Agreement with NABARD
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s power sector received a major boost today as the Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL) and the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) entered into a landmark long-term financial partnership. The agreement marks the first instance of NABARD extending project financing to any State PSU in Odisha, signalling a transformative step…
India Crush South Africa by 101 Runs to Go 1–0 Up in T20I Series
Cuttack: India delivered a commanding all-round performance to crush South Africa by 101 runs in the opening T20 International at Barabati Stadium on Tuesday, storming to a 1–0 lead in the five-match series. In front of a roaring capacity crowd of 46,000, the Men in Blue dominated both with bat and ball, bundling out the…
Odisha Signs Twin MoUs to Strengthen Agricultural Value Chains and Expand Digital Advisory Services
Bhubaneswar: In a major step toward modernising agriculture and improving farmer outreach, the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment (DAFE), Government of Odisha, on Sunday signed two important Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) focusing on value chain development and digital extension services. The first MoU was signed with Heifer International to promote value chain development for…
GELS 2025 Concludes in Puri with Strategic MoUs and Draft Puri Declaration to Steer India’s Clean Energy Transition
Puri: The Global Energy Leaders’ Summit 2025 (GELS 2025), conceptualised as India’s first COP-style platform for interstate coordination, concluded with a high-level press briefing in Puri, marking a significant step towards building a collaborative and future-ready clean energy ecosystem in the country. Addressing the media, Deputy Chief Minister (Energy, Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment) Kanak Vardhan…
Traffic Curbs Announced in Cuttack Ahead of India–South Africa T20 at Barabati Stadium
Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the T20 International cricket match between India and South Africa at Cuttack’s Barabati Stadium on December 9, 2025, the Bhubaneswar–Cuttack Police Commissionerate on Sunday issued a detailed traffic advisory to ensure smooth movement and security during the high-profile event. The advisory will also be in force during the players’ practice session scheduled…
Public–Private Partnerships Key to India’s Energy Transition: Experts at GELS 2025
Bhubaneswar: The second day of the Global Energy Leaders Summit (GELS) 2025 witnessed an important Public-Private Dialogue themed “Partnership”, underlining the crucial role of collaboration, sustainability, and innovation in accelerating India’s clean energy transition. The session was attended by Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and moderated by William Morrison, Chairman,…
Odisha Sets Green Energy Roadmap at Global Energy Leaders’ Summit 2025 in Puri
Bhubaneswar: Odisha on Saturday placed its long-term clean power ambitions at the centre stage as Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the Global Energy Leaders’ Summit 2025 (GELS 2025) in Puri, outlining the State’s roadmap to emerge as a Green Energy State by 2036. The vision focuses on accelerating renewable energy adoption, reducing reliance on…