Bhubaneswar:31/8/25: A cutting-edge Audio and Chroma Recording Studio was inaugurated on Sunday at Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya, marking a significant step forward in promoting Odisha’s rich cultural heritage. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Odia Language, Literature, and Culture Minister Suryabanshi Suraj. Addressing the gathering, Minister Suraj emphasised the importance of the new facility in fostering Odisha’s music, dance, and theatre traditions.“This ...

Bhubaneswar:31/8/25:Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday joined locals at Chandrasekharpur Shishu Bihar to listen to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 125th edition of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ The Chief Minister, who had lived in the area for eight years, was warmly welcomed by residents and children, who were delighted to have him among them. Speaking after the programme, Majhi described ‘Mann ...

Bhubaneswar:31/8/25:Diabetes has emerged as a formidable public health challenge in recent times, and collective awareness is essential to tackle this silent killer, said Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati. Speaking as the chief guest at the 13th Annual Conference of the Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI), Odisha Chapter, held at the Central Auditorium of SCB ...

Bhubaneswar: 30/8/25:Shri Tarun Kapoor, Advisor to the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, conducted a ‘Spot Assessment’ field visit to slum settlements in the Capital City today, engaging directly with residents and beneficiaries of key government schemes. The visit aimed to evaluate the on-the-ground impact of initiatives and gather community feedback for inclusive urban development. Shri Kapoor was accompanied by Smt. ...

Bhubaneswar: 29/8/25:The Odisha government has launched a special drive to check the consumption, smuggling, and sale of drugs and other intoxicants in all cities, including the capital Bhubaneswar. A high-level meeting chaired by State Law and Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan was held to discuss the strategy for the drive, which will commence on September 1. The meeting, attended by Chief ...

Bhubaneswar:28/8/25: Odisha has cemented its position as a national leader in sustainable urban transport, securing the fifth position in India for the adoption of electric buses (e-buses) with a fleet of 450 vehicles. The state’s ambitious goal is to expand this fleet to more than 1,000 in the coming years, reinforcing its commitment to a cleaner and more commuter-friendly future. ...

Bhubaneswar:28/8/25:On Thursday morning, the ceremonial hall of Raj Bhavan witnessed the auspicious rituals led by Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati and First Lady Jayashree Kambhampati. They offered the season’s first harvest—newly harvested rice—to Goddess Samaleswari, seeking blessings for the prosperity of the state. The event was graced by senior officials, including Commissioner-cum-Secretary Rupa Roshan Sahu, along with Raj Bhavan staff ...

Bhubaneswar:24/8/25: Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati on Sunday urged the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) to take the lead in fostering agricultural entrepreneurship among students, farmers, and the wider community. Addressing the 64th Foundation Day ceremony of OUAT as the chief guest, the Governor emphasised the need for preparing comprehensive project profiles detailing cost estimates, land and power ...

Bhubaneswar:23/8/25: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday announced that the state government will recruit 300 additional firefighters to further strengthen Odisha’s disaster response capabilities. Speaking at the passing-out ceremony of the 61st batch of fire fighter trainees, the Chief Minister said Odisha’s Fire Services has earned international recognition and are counted among the top three in the country. He ...

Bhubaneswar:23/8/25:Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi visited BJD supremo and former CM Naveen Patnaik at his residence, Naveen Niwas, on Saturday. While the details of their conversation remain undisclosed, sources suggest the meeting was cordial and centred around health and goodwill. According to reports, CM Majhi arrived at Naveen Niwas to personally inquire about Mr. Patnaik’s health, following his recent ...