Bhubaneswar, 8th January 2026: âThrough these investment clearances, we are focusing on different parts of Odisha to make the state strong, Atmanirbhar and ready for Samruddha Odisha by 2036,â said Honâble Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi while chairing the 43rd meeting of the High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) today. Odisha has taken another decisive step […]
Mangalajodi and Nalabana Host Birding Experiences; Boat Race Heats Up at BarkulConservation, Culture and Competition Converge at Chilika on Day-2 Bhubaneswar, January 7, 2026: The second day of the 6th National Chilika Bird Festival, featured guided birdwatching programmes, community engagement activities and traditional boat racing, reinforcing Odishaâs conservation-led tourism model. The festival is being jointly […]
Students from Odisha have achieved remarkable success at the 69th National School Games (SGFI) Under-17 Boysâ and Girlsâ Archery Championship, held in Ranchi, Jharkhand. The national-level competition, organized by the School Games Federation of India, took place from January 6 to January 10, 2026. Odishaâs young archers delivered an outstanding performance, winning a total of […]
Dragon Flexes Muscle: Asia Faces War CloudsBy Gopal Misra Fragile peace may finally usher in East Europe with Ukraine conceding most of the Russian speaking regions to Moscow.Even before the drawing of the curtains in the nearly four -year old Russian-Ukraine War, peace remains elusive. The light may remain dim in spite of the series […]
Reaffirming the Government of Odishaâs unwavering commitment to road safety, a comprehensive AMA Bus Operatorsâ Review Meeting on Road Safety was held in January 2026 under the chairpersonship of Smt. Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department. The review focused on strengthening safety governance, enforcing discipline among operators and crew, and leveraging technology […]
Odisha is way ahead in many states in terms of agri-skill development The Deptt. of Agriculture & Farmersâ Empowerment has introduced a lecture series titled âKrushi Gyan Lecture Series: Viksit Odisha for Viksit Bharatâ, the first such lecture series commenced on 06th January 2026 at Krushi Bhavan Auditorium, Bhubaneswar, with an inaugural lecture focusing on […]
Vande Mataram Continues to Inspire National Consciousness: Culture Minister Shri Suryabanshi Suraj To mark the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, all educational institutions across Odisha will observe a statewide programme of collective singing of Vande Maataram on 12th January, coinciding with Swami Vivekananda Jayanti and National Youth Day. On the occasion, students will collectively sing […]
Nearly 10 LMT paddy procured so far Construction of 10 LMT Godowns also discussed Bhubaneswar 31/12/2025 – Minister for Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Shri Krushna Chandra Patra reviewed various activities and programmes of the department at Lokseva Bhawan. The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department Shri Sanjay Kumar […]
The Central Range Police has taken stringent action against illegal mining and unauthorized transportation of sand and other local minerals in the districts of Puri, Khordha, Nayagarh, Cuttack, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, and Jajpur from January 1, 2025, to December 20, 2025. Key Statistics: The police have intensified efforts to curb illegal activities, including patrolling and checking, […]
