Puri; 4/2/26: President of India Droupadi Murmu offered prayers at the revered Shree Jagannath Temple (Srimandir) in Puri amid elaborate security arrangements for her visit. The President was accompanied by Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, Chief Minister Mohan Majhi, and several senior officials. Prominent servitors of the Jagannath Temple and officials of the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) were also ...

Ganjam:3/2/26:Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched the Mukhyamantri Kanya Bibaha Yojana at the sacred Maa Taratarini temple in Ganjam district, where 201 brides were married under the initiative. On this occasion, Shri Majhi said the Kanya Bibaha Yojana is not just a welfare program but a unique effort to strengthen social security. The Chief Minister personally performed kanyadaan and offered rituals ...

Balasore:3/2/26:The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, graced and addressed the convocation ceremony of Fakir Mohan University and inaugurated its new Auditorium at Balasore, Odisha, today (February 3, 2026). Speaking on the occasion, the President paid tributes to Vyasakabi Fakir Mohan Senapati Ji and said that during her student days, she was deeply influenced by his timeless story, ‘Revati’. That ...

Guwahati/Bhubaneswar 1 February 2026:The Department of Tourism, Government of Odisha, successfully concluded Odisha Parab 2026 at Radisson Blu Hotel, marking the culmination of a vibrant three-day cultural and tourism showcase that deepened cultural ties, diaspora engagement and tourism & business collaborations between Odisha and the Northeast. The event was formally inaugurated on 30 January 2026 with a ceremonial procession and ...

Bhubaneswar:1/2/26; Paradip Port Authority (PPA) has begun the year 2026 with a landmark achievement by recording its highest-ever cargo handling for the month of January. The Port handled 14.44 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo during the month, surpassing its previous January record of 14.32 MMT achieved in 2024. This record-breaking performance reinforces Paradip Port’s position as one of India’s ...

Newdelhi:1/2/26:The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, will visit Odisha and Chhattisgarh from February 2 to 7, 2026. She will reach Bhubaneswar in the evening of February 2, 2026. On February 3, the President will grace the convocation ceremony of Fakir Mohan University at Balasore and inaugurate its newly constructed Auditorium. On February 4, the President will unveil the statue ...

Bhubaneswar:31/1/26:In accordance with the decision of the State Cabinet a new service cadre titled “Odisha Culture Development Service” was constituted under the Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department vide Notification No. 1323 dated 19.02.2024 by restructuring the District Culture Officer cadre and providing them promotional avenues. After approval of the General Administration & Public Grievance Department, Finance Department and Law ...

Bhubaneswar, 30.01.2026: From modest regional airstrips to world-class global gateways, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has been the silent architect behind India’s remarkable aviation transformation. At Wings India, AAI’s pavilion powerfully positions the organization as the designer, developer, enabler, and custodian of India’s aviation ecosystem- where infrastructure meets inclusivity, safety aligns with sustainability, and innovation fuels national growth. The ...

Bhubaneswar:28/1/26:Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi received the final report of the Sixth State Finance Commission (SFC) from its Chairman, Dr Arun Kumar Panda, at Lok Seva Bhawan today. During the event, the Chief Minister also inaugurated the ‘Samiksha’ portal, a new digital platform aimed at enhancing transparency in the implementation of local development projects. The ‘Samiksha’ portal (accessible at ...

Rourkela:27/1/26: The industrial landscape of Western Odisha took center stage today as the 25th edition of Enterprise Odisha officially commenced in Rourkela. Organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in partnership with the Government of Odisha, the event serves as a critical platform for showcasing the state’s burgeoning manufacturing capabilities, technological advancements, and investment potential across diverse sectors. The ...