Odisha: State Youth Festival-2025 concludes at Kalinga Stadium

Bhubaneswar, December 26: The State Youth Festival-2025, showcasing the creativity, talent and youthful energy of Odisha, concluded on a high note at the Kalinga Stadium on Friday here. Organised over three days from December 24, the festival brought together young talents from across the state, providing a vibrant platform for artistic, literary and scientific expression. […]

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Odisha: CM inaugurates state-of-the-art Counter Terrorism Training Complex

Bhubaneswar, December 25: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday inaugurated the new Training-cum-Briefing Hall and the state-of-the-art Counter Terrorism Training Complex at SOG Chandaka on the city outskirts, strengthening Odisha’s security preparedness and operational capabilities. On this occasion, the Chief Minister inaugurated multiple police infrastructure projects like 16 new police stations across, 70 quarters, […]

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Odisha participates in national deliberations on Affordable Housing at NITI Aayog

Bhubaneswar, December 23: Housing, being a fundamental human need and a key enabler of inclusive urban development, has assumed renewed importance in the context of rapid urbanisation across the country. While the Government of India continues to prioritise “Housing for All”, States are facing growing challenges related to land availability, housing supply, and financing. The […]

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Modern “Atal Bus Stand” to come up on 5 acres in Baripada

Bhubaneswar, December 23: The Government of Odisha will develop a modern “Atal Bus Stand” at Baripada in Mayurbhanj district with airport-like facilities to enhance passenger convenience, urban mobility, and tourism potential, announced Housing & Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mohapatra here on Tuesday. Chairing a high-level review meeting on the proposed project, the Minister […]

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OWSSB holds its 27th Board Meeting after 9 years 

Bhubaneswar, December 22: The Odisha Water Supply & Sewerage Board (OWSSB) held its 27th board meeting on Monday after a gap of nine years here. The board meeting was last held in 2016. Housing and Urban Development Minister (H&UD) Dr Krushna Chandra Mohapatra chaired the meeting. The Board has been reconstituted in October 2025 as […]

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IIIT Bhubaneswar to host two international conferences

Bhubaneswar, December 9: The IIIT Bhubaneswar is set to host two major international academic events this December, bringing global researchers, industry leaders, and innovators to Odisha for groundbreaking discussions in remote sensing, geoscience, cryptology, and cybersecurity. The premier institute will hold International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (InGARSS 2025), a globally anticipated event spotlighting the […]

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14 companies of CAPF deployed for Nuapada bypoll 

Bhubaneswar, November 1: As many as 14 companies of Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) have been deployed in Nuapada in a major security move ahead of the upcoming Nuapada Assembly byelection, said ADG (Law & Order) Sanjay Kumar. Kumar said a total of 14 FST and 14 SST (Static Surveillance Team) equipped with 24×7 CCTV […]

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Odisha: Two-day workshop on PALNA initiative begins in Bhubaneswar 

Bhubaneswar, October 30: A two-day consultation meeting-cum-workshop for successful implementation of PALNA scheme in the State. The objective of the PALNA scheme is to provide quality crèche facility in safe and secure environment for children (from ages 6 months – 6 years), nutritional support, health and cognitive development of children, growth monitoring and immunisation. Crèche […]

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Odisha: Energy Dept gears up for cyclone Montha with adequate materials 

Bhubaneswar, October 28: In view of the cyclone Montha, the Energy Department has geared up its machinaries to minimise the potential impact of the cyclonic storm on power infrastructure and ensure uninterrupted electricity supply across the State. Earlier today, Energy Secretary presented its preparedness in a review meeting chaired by Revenue and Disaster Management Minister […]

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Odisha: OMC observes Vigilance Awareness Week with Integrity Pledge

Bhubaneswar, October 27: Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) Managing Director Sudhansu Mohan Samal on Monday administered the integrity pledge to employees at its head office here as the observance of Vigilance Awareness Week began today. The Vigilance Awareness Week will be observed from October 27 to November 2 on the theme “Vigilance: Our Shared Responsibility.” Employees […]

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