Bhubaneswar: 22/2/26:With an aim to modernise the infrastructure of educational institutions and enhance academic opportunities for students, the Odisha Government has sanctioned ₹1.73 crore for 11 colleges and one university under the ‘Ama Gourav Ama College’ scheme. Official sources said the Higher Education Department has approved the funds to support infrastructure development and academic improvement across the selected institutions. The institutions set ...

Bhubaneswar, Feb 22: The first lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) of the year 2026 will occur on March 3 and will be visible in parts of India, including Odisha. According to astronomical calculations, the eclipse will begin at 2:14 pm Indian Standard Time when the Moon enters the Earth’s penumbra. The partial phase will start at 3:20 pm, followed by the ...

Bhubaneswar:22/2/26:A comprehensive review meeting between the Mission Shakti Department and the Odisha Livelihood Mission was held at the Mission Shakti Bhawan in Bhubaneswar, chaired by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida. The meeting focused on evaluating branch-wise activities and district-level progress within the department .During the session, Deputy Chief Minister Parida reviewed operations in each district in detail. Key discussions highlighted ...

Bhubaneswar:22/2/26:The Odisha unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held a crucial core committee meeting to deliberate on the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. Party leaders have initiated preparations, focusing on potential candidates and overall strategy. The meeting took place on Sunday at the state party office, attended by top leaders. Discussions centred on the party’s approach and a probable list ...

Bhubaneswar:21/2/26:The Odisha government announced PMAY-Urban BANDHU (Beneficiary Assistance for Nurturing Development of Housing Units) in the 2026–27 Budget to accelerate the delivery of affordable housing in towns and cities. The initiative strengthens the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Urban (PMAY-U) framework by targeting support for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) families and extending housing benefits to landless urban households. Officials said the scheme ...

Bhubaneswar:20/2/26:In a gesture blending tradition with governance, Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati offered ‘Dahi-Chini’ — curd and sugar — to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Bhavan today, moments before the presentation of the Odisha Budget for the financial year 2026-27 in the state Legislative Assembly. The age-old customary ritual, symbolising good fortune and prosperity, is traditionally performed ...

Bhubaneswar: 19/2/26: In a significant step toward strengthening farmers’ incomes and expanding market access, Koraput witnessed a proud and inspiring moment at the District Level Animal Husbandry and Fishery Mela held at the RTO Ground. Large consignments of horticultural produce cultivated by tribal farmers were flagged off to distant markets, marking an important milestone in organised horticultural marketing in the ...

Paradip:13/2/26:Smt. AnuGarg, IAS, Chief Secretary, Government of Odishatoday visitedParadip Port Authority (PPA) to review its operations and long-term expansion plans. She was received by Shri P. L. Haranadh, IRTS, Chairman, PPA, at the Wet Basin and accorded a Ceremonial Guard of Honour by the CISF Unit. She also took a launch ride to review berth readiness, vessel traffic management systems, ...

Bhubaneswar:9/2/26:Usha Padhee, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary of the Housing and Urban Development Department, takes on the role of Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO) Chairperson. She joins a crucial meeting with IDCO’s senior officials and staff right after assuming duties. She highlights ongoing projects, priorities, and a roadmap to strengthen industrial infrastructure across the state. She stresses timely project execution, ...

Chandipur:6/2/26:Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile ‘Agni-3’ was successfully test-fired from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, Odisha on February 06, 2026. The launch validated all operational and technical parameters. It was carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command. The test, carried out under the supervision of the Strategic Forces Command(SFC), validated all operational and technical parameters, officials confirmed. The ...