Bhubaneswar:4/4/25: Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida chaired a review meeting today at the Lok Seva Bhawan to discuss a permanent solution to the flooding in the Dhanua River. The meeting focused on finding a lasting solution to the annual flood situation in the Dhanua River and its impact on agriculture and livelihood in Nimapara and surrounding areas. The meeting was ...

Bhubaneswar:4/4/25:A technical mission from the World Bank, led by Mr. Thomas Danielewitz, Senior Economist and Team Lead, along with other members have a detailed review meeting with the officers of the Directorate of Economics and Statistics (DES) of Odisha on 3rd and 4th April 2025. The meeting focused on critical aspects of developing and strengthening the state’s statistical data ecosystem ...

Newdelhi:4/4/25:The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has issued notices to two of its prominent MPs from Odisha, Aparajita Sarangi and Union Minister Jual Oram, seeking explanations for their absence during the voting on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha. The bill, a contentious piece of legislation aimed at reforming the management of Waqf properties, was passed in the ...

Newdelhi:4/4/25:Three Members of Parliament from Odisha, Shri Bhartruhari Mahtab, Smt. Aparajita Sarangi, and Dr. Sasmit Patra, are set to join Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla at the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from April 5 to 9, 2025. The delegation will represent India in a significant global dialogue focusing on social justice and development, ...

Newdelhi:4/4/25:The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved Four projects of Ministry of Railways with a total cost of Rs. 18,658 crore (approx.). The Four projects covering 15 Districts in 3 States i.e., Maharashtra, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by about 1247 Kms. These projects include: Sambalpur ...

Bhadrak:4/4/25: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Army conducted four successful flight tests of the Army version of Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha on April 03 & 04, 2025. The four operational flight trials were carried out against high-speed aerial targets. The missiles intercepted the aerial ...

Bhubaneswar:3/4/25:The safety and security of tourists are critical for any destination aiming to enhance its appeal among visitors. Recognizing this, an increasing number of countries are establishing dedicated Tourist Police units to safeguard the interests of travelers. A well-structured and comprehensive training program for Tourist Police plays a pivotal role in enhancing the effectiveness and professionalism of law enforcement personnel ...

Bhubaneswar, 3/4/2025:On-call Artificial Insemination (AI) service will bring a sea change in the field of dairy development and enhance milk production in Odisha. Dairy farmers can avail of this service sitting in the comfort of their homes. Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Department has urged dairy farmers and cow-keepers of the state to take full advantage of the toll-free number ...

Bhubaneswar:3/4/25:For the first time, Odisha is celebrating Odia Pakhya from 1st to 14th April to celebrate the rich cultural heritage and traditions of Odisha. As part of this initiative, a dedicated website has been launched to provide comprehensive information about the celebrations. The website provides all the details related to Odia Paksha, including a schedule of events organized by the ...

Bhubaneswar:3/4/25:The Odisha Assembly’s third session and budget session of the 17th Assembly concluded with a monumental achievement, marking a historic day in the state’s legislative history. The University Amendment Bill 2024 and the State Highways Authority Bill 2025 were passed after extensive debates and discussions, lasting over 20 hours and stretching into the early hours of the morning. The third ...