Odisha Unveils Ambitious Aviation Expansion Roadmap

Odisha Charts Ambitious Aviation Roadmap, Reviews Key Projects Bhubaneswar, Dec 7: The High Power Committee on Aviation, chaired by Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, met on Saturday to push forward the State’s long-term aviation vision—developing 15 fully operational airports by 2047. The initiative forms a central part of the broader Vision of Vikshit Odisha 2036–47, […]

TPCODL Conducts Awareness Meet on PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana – ULA Model for Business Associates

Bhubaneswar December 02, 2025: TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL) a joint venture of Tata Power and the Government of Odisha organised an awareness programme today to familiarise its Business Associates (BAs) with the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana under the Utility-Led Aggregation (ULA) model. The initiative aims to deepen grassroots outreach and boost […]

Odisha Envisions Future-Ready, Climate-Resilient Cities

Odisha Charts Vision for Future-Ready Cities at Urban Policy Dialogues 2025 Bhubaneshwar, Nov 27: Odisha is advancing a vision for sustainable, climate-resilient, and citizen-centric urban development, state officials highlighted at the Urban Policy Dialogues 2025 in Bengaluru. Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary of the Housing & Urban Development Department, emphasized the need for urban planning that […]

Orissa HC Quashes MPs, MLAs Transfer

Orissa HC Strikes Down Govt Policy Allowing MPs, MLAs to Recommend Teacher Transfers Bhubaneswar, Nov 27 : The Orissa High Court on Thursday quashed the state government’s policy empowering MPs and MLAs to recommend transfers of school teachers in their constituencies, citing the risk of politicization of the teaching community. The policy, issued in May […]

Javed Akhtar to Receive SOA Sahitya Samman

Javed Akhtar to Receive SOA Sahitya Samman at 3rd SOA Literary Festival Bhubaneswar, Nov 27 : Legendary poet, lyricist, and scriptwriter Javed Akhtar is set to visit Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) Deemed to be University this Saturday, where he will be honoured with the inaugural SOA Sahitya Samman 2025. Akhtar will attend the opening ceremony […]

Odisha MPs review railway development progress

Odisha MPs Review Railway Development and Infrastructure Projects in Khurda Road Division Bhubaneswar, Nov 24: Members of Parliament representing constituencies under the Khurda Road Railway Division of East Coast Railway (ECoR) convened in Bhubaneswar on Monday to review the progress of key railway development and infrastructure projects. The meeting focused on enhancing regional rail connectivity, […]

Odisha, GEAPP partner for clean energy

Odisha Signs MoU with GEAPP to Boost Clean Energy Transition Bhubaneswar, Nov 24: Odisha has taken a significant step toward accelerating its clean energy transition by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) on Monday. The partnership aims to strengthen the state’s renewable energy ecosystem through […]

Odisha’s Rural Handicrafts Shine at IITF

Odisha’s Rural Crafts Shine at 44th India International Trade Fair-2025 Bhubaneswar, Nov 24: Odisha’s rich rural heritage and craftsmanship took centre stage at the 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025 in New Delhi, where products created by women-led Self Help Groups (SHGs) drew significant attention from domestic and international visitors. According to officials, the […]

Sambalpur Zoo Set for Major Upgrade

Sambalpur Zoo to Undergo Major Upgrade, Set to Become Mid-Sized Wildlife Attraction Bhubaneswar, Nov 24 : The picturesque Sambalpur Zoo is set for a major transformation, with the Union Government announcing a comprehensive development plan to convert it into a mid-sized wildlife destination. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan made the announcement on Monday while laying […]

Jagannath Temple to Begin Fresh Inventory

Sri Jagannath Temple to Begin Fresh Inventory of Ratna Bhandar Ornaments Puri, Nov 22 : The Sri Jagannath Temple in Puri is set to undertake a fresh inventory of the precious ornaments stored in the Bhitar Ratna Bhandar soon after the Odisha government finalises and issues a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). The new stock-taking will […]