Bhubaneswar: Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary has achieved a major milestone in 2025–26, recording its highest-ever revenue of ₹6.02 crore and attracting nearly 1.4 lakh tourists, reaffirming its growing stature as one of India’s emerging wildlife and eco-tourism destinations. The figures mark a sharp rise from the previous financial year (2024–25), when the destination generated ₹5.01 crore…
Bhubaneswar: With temperatures rising across the state, the Odisha government has directed all schools to reschedule their class timings to morning hours to safeguard students from heatwave conditions. As per the order, all educational institutions will now function from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM with immediate effect from April 2 until the commencement of summer…
Bhubaneswar: In a major move to streamline the supply of LPG and petroleum products, the Odisha government has announced stricter monitoring mechanisms and accelerated plans for transitioning to Piped Natural Gas (PNG) across the state. The decisions were taken at a high-level review meeting jointly chaired by Krushna Chandra Patra, Minister of Food Supplies &…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has rolled out a week-long statewide capacity-building initiative, “SĀDHANA Saptah – 2026,” aimed at strengthening governance through continuous learning and skill development of government officials. The programme was formally launched by Anu Garg, Chief Secretary of Odisha, at Lok Seva Bhawan. Scheduled from April 2 to 8, the initiative is being organised by…
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…
