Bhubaneswar:18/1/26:The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced a series of strict measures ahead of the annual Khandagiri Magha Mela, beginning January 25 on the occasion of Magha Saptami. The decisions were finalised during a review meeting chaired by Mayor Sulochana Das, attended by Ekamra MLA Babu Singh, Standing Committee Chairman Ramachandra Ransingh, senior officials, police representatives, corporators, and members of ...

Bhubaneswar:3/12/26:A virtual meeting was held yesterday under the chairmanship of Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department, Odisha, with representatives of Surbana Jurong Infrastructure PTE Ltd., Singapore, to deliberate on and finalise the draft scope of services for the preparation of the Master Plan of the proposed New City in Bhubaneswar. The meeting held in Kharabela Bhawan was ...

BHUBANESWAR | December 29, 2025:A new 25-meter indoor swimming pool was officially inaugurated today at the Government College of Physical Education (GCPE) campus in Tamando, Bhubaneswar. Shri Suryabanshi Suraj, Hon’ble Minister of Sports and Youth Services, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and dedicated the project to the public. The facility was constructed by the Odisha Bridge & Construction ...

Bhubaneswar:18/12/25:GAIL CGD Bhubaneswar successfully conducted a Level-III Offsite Emergency Mock Drill at the CRPF Group Centre Colony, Bhubaneswar, on 18.12.2025, as part of its ongoing commitment to community safety, emergency preparedness, and public awareness. The mock drill scenario simulated a gas leakage followed by fire due to rupture of a 32 mm MDPE City Gas Distribution pipeline, caused by third-party ...

Bhubaneswar:15/12/25:The four-day international conference INDOCRYPT was inaugurated today at the International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Bhubaneswar, marking the beginning of an important global dialogue on cryptography and information security research and innovation. Global Experts Deliberate on Cryptography and Information Security. The conference brings together world-renowned experts, researchers, academicians, and industry professionals to discuss the latest trends, breakthroughs, and pressing ...

Bhubaneswar1/12/25: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Monday inaugurated KALIKA — the Crèche Facility at Kharavel Bhawan, developed to offer a safe, nurturing, and professionally managed day-care space for the children of working mothers and staff. The initiative aims to strengthen work-life balance in government offices and represents a significant step toward creating inclusive and compassionate workplaces. With vibrant activity zones, trained caregivers, ...

Bhubaneswar-29/11/2025:Hon’ble Deputy Chief Ministers Shri Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and Smt. Pravati Parida jointly inaugurated the Gender Responsive Cell (GRC) at the Krushi Bhawan today. The Cell, inaugurated in collaboration with the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), marks an important step toward embedding gender equity into the State’s agricultural governance systems. Speaking at the event, Deputy Chief Minister Shri ...

Bhubaneswar, Dt 25.11.2025: An election awareness programme, aimed at dispelling misconceptions and encouraging active democratic participation, was organised at Buxi Jagabandhu Bidyadhar (Autonomous) College under the Election Literacy Club initiative. Additional Chief Electoral Officer-cum-Special Secretary Shri Sushant Kumar Mishra attended as the Chief Guest, while Deputy Chief Electoral Officer Dr. Laxmi Prasad Sahu joined as the Guest of Honour. Addressing ...

Bhubaneswar, 23rd November 2025: With a view to encouraging the swimmers of the campus and providing them a facility to practice, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar has opened its much-awaited, state-of-the-art swimming pool on its campus on 22nd February 2025. The swimming pool was inaugurated by Prof. Shreepad Karmalkar, Director of the Institute, in the presence of Shri Bamadev ...

Bhubaneswar:16/11/25: State-level National Press Day was celebrated today at the Information and Public Relations Department Conference Hall, focusing on the crucial role of media in democracy and the necessity of verifying news to maintain public trust. Former Professor of Political Science at Utkal University, Surya Narayan Mishra, attended the event as the chief guest. He stated that the media has ...