Odisha Parab 2026 kicks off in Guwahati

Bhubaneswar, January 31: Three-day Odisha Parab 2026 was inaugurated in Guwahati on Saturday, marking the commencement of a three-day cultural and tourism showcase. The mega event is being organised by the Department of Tourism, Government of Odisha, in association with FICCI as the industry partner, The event celebrates Odisha’s rich heritage, vibrant traditions, exquisite handicrafts, […]

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Ama Bus: 20 women drivers fly to Pune for advanced EV Bus training

Bhubaneswar, January 31: In a significant step towards promoting women-led urban mobility, the Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) – the flagship and most dependable public transport system of the Government of Odisha – has initiated the induction of women drivers for its AMA Bus services. As part of the first phase of this pioneering initiative, […]

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ECoR General Manager inspects Titlagarh-Sambalpur Railway Section in Odisha 

Bhubaneswar, January 30: East Coast Railway (ECoR) General Manager Parmeshwar Funkwal on Friday conducted a comprehensive inspection of the Titlagarh-Sambalpur Railway Section. The inspection focused on reviewing the safety measures, traffic facilities, passenger amenities and the ongoing infrastructure works across several stations in the section. During the inspection, Funkwal thoroughly reviewed the status of various […]

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Odisha Urban Development Minister orders renovation, maintenance of public parks statewide 

Bhubaneswar, January 30: In an order aimed at promoting environmental sustainability and public welfare, Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra on Friday directed senior officials of his department to prepare a comprehensive, time-bound action plan for the beautification, modification and holistic improvement of parks across all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) of Odisha. […]

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ASMITA Rugby League – Nationals to be held at Kalinga Stadium on Jan 31 & Feb 1

Bhubaneswar, January 30: The inaugural edition ASMITA Rugby League – National, a women-only national rugby competition, will take place on 31st January and 1st February at the Kalinga Stadium here, featuring the country’s top-performing State teams across senior and age-group categories. The tournament is being held under the Sports Authority of India’s ASMITA initiative, a […]

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Odisha showcases future-ready Aviation Vision at Wings India 2026 in Hyderabad 

Hyderabad/Bhubaneswar: January 28: The Odisha Government has opened a dedicated pavilion themed “Odisha Takes Flight”, reflecting the State’s expanding role in India’s aviation growth story at the Wings India 2026, Asia’s largest civil aviation event at the Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad. At the Odisha Pavilion, visitors are experiencing how the State is building a future-ready, […]

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ECoR achieves Rs 2,000 crore passenger revenue in record 299 days 

Bhubaneswar, January 28: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing Rs 2,000 crore in passenger revenue within a record 299 days during the current financial year 2025–26, reflecting sustained growth in passenger traffic and improved rail services across the zone. This achievement marks a consistent year-on-year improvement. ECoR had crossed […]

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Koraput Collector withdraws order banning sale of non-veg items on Republic Day after criticism 

Koraput, January 25: A controversial order imposing a ban on sale of meat, chicken, fish, eggs and other non-vegetarian items on Republic Day on Monday in Koraput district was on Sunday recalled by the Koraput Collector after it drew flak from people from different walks of life. The official revocation order was recalled with immediate […]

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Odisha advances Odia-First AI Vision, explores strategic partnership with Sarvam

Bhubaneswar, January 24: The Odisha Government on Saturday held a high-level strategic meeting with the leadership of Sarvam, an Indian artificial intelligence company, as part of the State’s ongoing efforts to build a secure, inclusive, and sovereign artificial intelligence ecosystem aligned with Vision 2036 and Vision 2047. The discussions focused on establishing artificial intelligence as […]

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Odisha CM seeks NITI Aayog support for BCPPER, Urban Transformation, Key Growth Projects

Bhubaneswar, January 24: NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery and member Dr Arvind Virmani called on Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhawan on Saturday here. The meeting focused on Odisha’s development priorities, ongoing reforms, and future collaboration between the State Government and NITI Aayog. During the interaction, the Chief Minister highlighted the […]

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