Bhubaneswar:23/3/26:Khadi, the iconic fabric symbolising India’s independence movement, continues to represent love for Swadeshi and economic self-reliance. This sentiment was echoed by Bhubaneswar (Ekamra) MLA Babu Singh as he inaugurated the Odisha Khadi Fair – 2026 at the Khadi and Village Industries Board office near Ram Mandir here on Monday. Speaking as the chief guest, Singh highlighted khadi’s dual role ...

Bhubaneswar:23/3/26:The Odisha Legislative Assembly on Monday approved an expenditure demand proposal of Rs 15,039.89 crore for the Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment Department for the financial year 2026-27. While replying to the debate, Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo claimed that no farmer in the state has committed suicide in the last two years. He asserted that farmers across Odisha ...

Bhubaneswar:22/3/26: The state-level celebration of World Water Day 2026 was held at the Lok Seva Bhawan Convention Centre in the Odisha capital here today. Gracing the occasion as the chief guest, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched projects worth around Rs 2,612 crore of the Water Resources Department. The Chief Minister inaugurated 120 projects worth around Rs 320 crore and ...

Bhubaneswar:22/3/26: Odisha Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling on Sunday emphasised strict compliance with fire safety measures in hospitals across the state, directing health department officials to carry out periodic monitoring. During a high-level review meeting of the state health department held at Lok Seva Bhawan here, Mahaling stressed strict enforcement of fire safety norms in government hospitals and ordered regular inspections. The ...

Ahmedabad: 22/3/26:As part of the ongoing Odisha Parab celebrations in Ahmedabad, an engaging and heartfelt Odia Diaspora Meet was organised, bringing together members of the Odia community residing across Gujarat .The session was graced by Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha Pravati Parida, along with Deepankar Mohaptra, IAS, Director, Dept of Tourism, Odisha; Deba Prasad Dash, Special Secretary, Odia Language, Literature ...

Ahmedabad:21/3/26: Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida inaugurated the Odisha Parab 2026 at the Gujarat University Convention & Exhibition Centre in Ahmedabad on Saturday, marking the commencement of a three-day cultural and tourism extravaganza. Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Rameshkumar Sanghavi was also present on the occasion. Organised by the Department of Tourism, in association with FICCI as the industry partner, ...

Bhubaneswar:21/3/26:Odisha celebrated World Forest Day 2026 with a state-level program at Lok Seva Bhavan Convention Centre in Bhubaneswar. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi highlighted the state’s achievements in forest protection and expansion, stressing the importance of forests for both the environment and livelihoods. Majhi said forests are nature’s greatest gift and the foundation of life and livelihood. He noted that ...

Bhubaneswar:21/3/26:In a decisive move to enforce party discipline, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has suspended six of its MLAs with immediate effect for their alleged involvement in anti-party activities, including cross-voting against the party’s directives in the recent Rajya Sabha elections The suspensions were announced in an official order issued today by BJD President Naveen Patnaik, following show-cause notices, replies ...

Bhubaneswar:21/3/26: Odisha, Chief Secretary Anu Garg today chaired a secretary-level meeting at Kharavel Bhawan to discuss several key issues and provide necessary directions and suggestions. At the outset, following recent fire incidents in various places, Chief Secretary Garg directed all government departments to conduct thorough inspections of electrical wiring in government buildings, ensure regular checks of electrical equipment, and undertake ...

Bhubaneswar:19/3/26:The Government of Odisha has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Watershed Support Service and Activities Network (WASSAN) to revive forgotten foods and neglected crops across the state. The programme, worth ₹247.024 crore, will run from 2025–26 to 2029–30 and cover 25 biodiversity-rich blocks in 15 districts, including Gandhamardhan, Niyamgiri, Sunabeda, Satkosia, Gupteswar, Malyagiri, and Similipal. Deputy Chief Minister ...