President Murmu to Visit Gujarat, Maharashtra from April 13–16 New Delhi, Apr 12: Droupadi Murmu will undertake a four-day official visit to Gujarat and Maharashtra from April 13 to 16, 2026, during which she will attend a series of key academic and social events. According to an official statement issued by the Press Information Bureau, […]
Over 13,500 Odisha Villages Declared Child-Marriage-Free Bhubaneswar, Apr 12: In a significant step towards safeguarding child rights and promoting gender equality, the Odisha Government has declared 13,563 villages across 23 districts as “child-marriage-free,” officials said on Friday. This milestone reflects the state’s sustained and multi-pronged efforts to eliminate child marriage through preventive strategies, legal enforcement, […]
BJD to observe Biju Patnaik’s 29th death anniversary across Odisha Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) will observe the 29th death anniversary of legendary leader and former Chief Minister Biju Patnaik across all Assembly constituencies in Odisha with a series of commemorative programmes. Senior party Vice-President Debi Prasad Mishra informed that local party units have […]
Odisha Cabinet clears O&M Policy to strengthen rural drinking water services Bhubaneswar, : In a significant move to ensure sustainable and reliable drinking water supply in rural areas, the Odisha Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has approved the Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Policy for Rural Drinking Water Supply – 2026. The policy […]
Governor Urges IIM Sambalpur Graduates to Drive Startup Growth Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati has called on graduates of Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur to become job creators and lead India’s expanding startup ecosystem, underscoring the growing opportunities in entrepreneurship and innovation. Addressing the institute’s 10th convocation ceremony, the Governor highlighted India’s “unprecedented startup revolution,” […]
Odisha Gears Up to Host World Athletics Indoor Championships 2028 Bhubaneswar has taken a decisive step onto the global sporting stage as Odisha prepares to host the prestigious World Athletics Indoor Championships 2028. In a symbolic and proud moment, the ceremonial World Athletics flag was presented by Sports and Youth Services Minister Suryavanshi Suraj to […]
The proposed Sri Jagannath International Airport in Puri has sparked a fresh political and environmental debate, with the Congress raising serious concerns over its long-term impact on ecology, heritage, and local communities. Leading the criticism, Bhakta Charan Das, president of the Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee, questioned the Centre’s decision to grant Stage-I clearance for the […]
Bhubaneswar: TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a joint venture of Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, will conduct the 1st National Lok Adalat for 2026 and Settlement Camp on 14th march 2026, across all its operational areas to facilitate the quick resolution of cases related to unauthorised electricity usage and electricity theft. The initiative […]
Odisha Govt appoints officers to aid stranded Odias in Middle East Bhubaneswar, Mar 11: The Odisha government has appointed three contact officers to coordinate rescue and safety measures for Odias stranded in the Middle East amid the ongoing conflict in the region. The decision was taken during a review meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Anu […]
KIIT University to host 61st Femina Miss India Grand Finale Bhubaneswar, Mar 11 : KIIT Deemed to be University will host the 61st edition of the Femina Miss India Grand Finale in April, bringing a major national entertainment event to the city and marking a historic milestone for both the institution and eastern India. An […]
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