Bhubaneswar:28/3/25: The maximum temperature in the Odisha capital here crossed 40 Degrees Celsius for the first time this season on Friday. The capital city recorded the maximum temperature of 40.2 Degrees C today, said the IMD regional center here.According to the MeT department, heatwave conditions prevailed across Odisha on Friday as the maximum temperature crossed 40 Degrees C at 16 ...

Bhubaneswar:27/3/25: Director General of Police (DGP) YB Khurania today vowed stringent action against those who created violence at the Lower PMG Square in Bhubaneswar during the Congress demonstration over women’s safety. While visiting the injured police personnel undergoing treatment at Capital Hospital, Khurania said that those involved in the attack on police personnel will not be spared. They will be arrested ...

Bhubaneswar: 27/3/25:An angry face-off ensued between the Congress workers and the police during the protest rally over women’s safety in the Lower PMG area in Odisha on Thursday. Some Congress workers and media personnel also sustained injuries during the scuffle with the police. The clashes ensued when police tried to stop the Congress workers’ march towards the Odisha Assembly. Meanwhile, ...

Bhubaneswar:26/3/25:The handicrafts & handlooms are the soul of Odisha. It is our moral responsibility and duty to take forward the glorious tradition, said Shri Pradeep Bala Samanta Minister of Cooperation, Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts. Gracing the closing ceremony of the 7th Kalabhoomi Utsav Hon’ble Minister said, we are committed to promote & development of our rich tradition of handicrafts & ...

Bhubaneswar:25/3/25:ICAR-Indian Institute of Water Management, Bhubaneswar, celebrated World Water Day 2025 with the theme “Preserving Glaciers” on 22.03.2025. Dr. A. Sarangi, Director, ICAR-IIWM, Bhubaneswar in his welcome address presented the salient achievements of the Institute. The chief guest of the event was Dr. A. K. Nayak, Director, ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack and Guests of Honours were Dr. A. Velmurugan, ADG (SWM), NRM, ...

Bhubaneswar, March 25: The youth are the  architects of the future. They play a crucial role in the nation building and in achieving the vision of Viksit Odisha 2036 and Viksit Bharat 2047, said Odisha Assembly Speaker Smt. Surama Padhy. She was addressing the State-Level Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament held at the Odisha Legislative Assembly premises today. She emphasized upon ...

Bhubaneswar: 25/3/25:East Coast Railway (ECoR) General Manager Parmeshwar Funkwal felicitated five railway employees for their outstanding dedication and alertness in ensuring safe train operations. The ceremony, held at ECoR headquarters, Rail Sadan, in Bhubaneswar, was attended by the Additional General Manager, the Principal Chief Safety Officer, and other senior officials, underscoring the importance of the occasion. The honoured employees, drawn ...

Civil society, people and the government must work together for effective service delivery Digital tools should be utilized to enhance the accessibility and efficiency of government services. The Odisha Public Services Act guarantees timely and transparent service delivery. Public services must be strengthened to effectively reach hard-to-access areas.  Bhubaneswar, March 24, 2025:Until our citizens unite, the dream of the Viksit ...

Bhubaneswar, 24.03.2025: Google Wellness Foundation, a city-based, not-for-profit entity, observed World Water Day here yesterday with the theme ‘Glacier Preservation’. Every year, on 22nd March, it is observed globally as an annual UN Observance Day to raise awareness of a major water-related issue and inspire action to tackle the water and sanitation crisis globally. Google Wellness Foundation, registered as a Trust ...

Bhubaneswar:22/3/25:The 7th edition of Kalabhoomi Utsav began at the OdishaCrafts Museum today. The 5-day long festival was inaugurated by Smt. GuhaPoonam Tapas Kumar, Commissioner cum Secretary, Handloom, Textiles and Handicrafts Department. Speaking on the occasionshe said that, the department is committed to carrying forward the rich tradition of handloom and handicrafts of Odisha. PadmashreePrabhakarMaharana, PranatiChhotray, Director, Handicrafts and MD, Boyanikawere ...