Odisha

Odisha: ECoR installs advanced safety systems in Tunnel-7 of Khurda Road–Balangir Rail Line

15/02/202620/02/2026Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, February 15: In a major achievement, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has completed the installation of comprehensive, state-of-the-art safety and emergency management systems in Tunnel No. 07 of the Khurda Road–Balangir Rail Line Project. The Tunnel–7, measuring 1,975 metres and located between Purunakatak and Charichhak in Boudh district, recently achieved a major construction milestone […]

Odisha sets roadmap for safer wildlife-human coexistence

07/02/202615/02/2026Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, February 7: In a major push towards wildlife conservation, the Odisha Government on Saturday held a high-level workshop on human-wildlife conflict mitigation at the State Convention Centre, Lok Seva Bhawan. Presiding over the session via video conference, Forest, Environment and Climate Change Minister Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia proposed the implementation of a structured, roster-based system […]

NABARD pegs Odisha’s priority sector credit potential at Rs 3.15 lakh crore for FY’27

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Bhubaneswar, February 3: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) on Tuesday hosted the State Credit Seminar 2026–27 here and released the State Focus Paper (SFP) projecting Rs 3.15 lakh crore of priority sector credit potential for Odisha in FY 2026–27. Out of the total projections, MSMEs form the largest share at Rs […]

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

31/01/202603/02/2026Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

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, […]

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

28/01/202630/01/2026Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

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, […]

Odisha launches Rs 141.50 crore Drought Mitigation Programme

22/01/202603/02/2026Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, January 22: In a significant step towards climate-proofing its agricultural sector, the Odisha Government has launched a Rs 141.50 crore Odisha Agriculture Drought Mitigation Programme (OADMP). Signed under the framework of the National Drought Mitigation Project (NDMP), this Rs 141.50 crore initiative represents a paradigmme shift from reactive disaster relief to a proactive, science-led […]

700kg Kankrej Bull charms visitors at Odisha Matsya Prani Samabesh

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Bhubaneswar, January 22: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday inaugurated three-day Matsya-Pranee Samavesh 2026 (Fisheries and Livestock Conference) at the Janata Maidan here at Janata Maidan. People from different parts of the country are participating in the fair with varieties of fish and cattle. Kankrej, a bull that weighs 700kg is the centre of […]

Odisha: CDA goes cashless, introduces online payment facility up to Rs 5 Lakh

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Cuttack, January 20: In a major step towards promoting digital governance and enhancing public convenience, the Cuttack Development Authority (CDA) has introduced a Digital Payment Facility through Point of Sale (PoS) at its office premises in Arunodaya Bhawan, Link Road, Cuttack. The decision has been taken on a priority basis in public interest to expedite […]

IIMC Dhenkanal announces two new Master’s programmes; Check details

16/01/202622/01/2026Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Dhenkanal, January 16: The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal is launching two new Master’s degree programmes – MA in Corporate Communication and Brand Management (MA-CCBM) and MA in Media and Communication Governance (MA-MCG) – from the next academic session. The IIMC, a Deemed to be University, has announced admissions for the Academic Session […]

Odisha: Kalinga Stadium Gears Up for 10th Sub-Junior National Rugby 7s Championships

13/01/202620/01/2026Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, January 13: Odisha is set to take centre stage in Indian rugby as the iconic Kalinga Stadium, prepares to host the 10th Sub-Junior National Rugby Sevens Championships for Under-15 Boys and Girls. The Girls’ Championship will be held on 16th and 17th January 2026, followed by the Boys’ Championship on 20th and 21st January […]