Rayagada:19/1/26: Following a 10-hour-long counting process, over ₹1.5 crore in cash donations was found in the ‘hundis’ (donation boxes) of the Goddess Maa Majhighariani temple in Rayagada district. Around 250 women members of a local NGO participated in the counting, which began earlier in the day on the temple premises. According to reports, a total of ₹1,05,52,845 in cash was recovered ...

— Government focusing on development of Odisha’s Buddhist heritage and tourism: Deputy Chief Minister — Efforts underway to bring Odisha’s Vajrayana Buddhist tradition and history to the global stage: Minister Suryabanshi Suraj — Scholars deliberate on the historical links between Odisha and Guru Padmasambhava — Guru Padmasambhava is believed to have attained Mahaparinirvana at Udayagiri — Udayagiri Souvenir and Buddhist ...

Paradipport:12/1/26:The 25th All India Major Port Cultural Meet 2025–26, held at Jayadev Sadan, Paradip Port, concluded on 11th January evening after four days of vibrant and captivating cultural celebrations. The event was successfully organised by Paradip Port Authority (PPA) in association with the Major Ports Sports Control Board. The valedictory function was graced by Shri P. L. Haranadh, Chairman, Paradip Port ...

Jajpur:11/1/26:The world-renowned Buddhist complex of Ratnagiri-Udayagiri-Lalitgiri, popularly known as Odisha’s **Diamond Triangle**, will host the second edition of the Guru Padmasambhava Prayer Ceremony and the International Buddhist Conference from January 11 to 16, 2026. Organised by the **Light of Buddha Dharma Foundation International** in collaboration with the Odisha Government’s Department of Odia Language, Literature and Culture, and the Department of ...

Sambalpur:11/1/26:  In a major boost to urban infrastructure and public welfare, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday laid the foundation stone for a large-scale water supply project aimed at providing 24-hour safe drinking water to residents of Sambalpur city. The ambitious project, with an estimated cost of Rs 451.24 crore, has been designed to address the long-standing drinking ...

Newdelhi:1.01,26:The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu launched the #SkilltheNation challenge under the SOAR (Skilling for AI Readiness) initiative of MSDE, at a function held at the  Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre today (January 1, 2026). She also virtually inaugurated the IGNOU Regional Centre and Skill Centre at Rairangpur, Odisha, on the occasion. Addressing the gathering, the President said that Artificial ...

Chandipur(Balasore)31/12/25:Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted a salvo launch of two Pralay missiles in quick succession from the same launcher off the coast of Odisha at about 1030 hrs on December 31, 2025. The flight-test was conducted as part of user evaluation trials. Both missiles followed the intended trajectory, meeting all flight objectives as confirmed by tracking ...

Chandipur: 29 DEC 2025: The maiden flight test of Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR 120) was conducted successfully atthe  Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, on December 29, 2025. The rocket was tested for its maximum range of 120 kms demonstrating all in-flight manoeuvres as planned. The LRGR impacted the target with textbook precision. All the deployed range instruments tracked the ...

Puri:29/12/25:A five-member team from the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), led by chariot supervisor Chittaranjan Mahapatra, departed from Puri on Monday for the Dasapalla range in Nayagarh district. The team carried traditional offerings from the Jagannath Temple—including garlands, betel leaves, areca nuts, sindoor, lamps, and naivedya—to present at the Badaraula Thakurani temple in Badamul. On Tuesday, following puja and archana ...

Koraput, Dec 22: Koraput district witnessed a historic moment as Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced development projects worth ₹545 crore during the fourth evening of the National Level Tribal Festival ‘PARAB-2025’. The festival, which has been celebrating the art, culture, tradition, and heritage of Koraput since 1996, continues to serve as a platform to showcase hidden talents and strengthen social ...