Odisha

Cyclonic storm Dana likely to make landfall in Odisha, Bengal tomorrow

The cyclonic storm "Dana" is expected to make landfall over the Odisha-West Bengal coast between October 24 and 25. As…

4 weeks ago

PM Modi lays foundation stone, inaugurates various development projects in Bhubaneswar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated various development projects worth Rs 3800 crore in Odisha's Bhubaneswar…

2 months ago

India’s first silicon carbide manufacturing facility to be set up in Odisha; groundbreaking ceremony held

The groundbreaking ceremony for India's first silicon carbide manufacturing facility to be set up by RIR Power Electronics Ltd, a…

3 months ago

Bahrain: Indian Embassy showcases tourist attractions of Odisha under One District One Product scheme

Indian Ambassador to Bahrain, Vinod K Jacob, inaugurated the Odisha State Tourism and One District One Product (ODOP) walls at…

5 months ago

Odisha declares Gupteswar Forest as 4th biodiversity heritage site

Odisha government has declared Gupteswar Forest -- adjacent to the famous Gupteswar Shiva temple in Dhondrakhol reserve forest -- as…

9 months ago

Fresh digging starts in Barabati Fort to uncover Odisha’s maritime links with Southeast Asia

The famous and historic Barabati Fort in the city of Cuttack, Odisha was excavated after a gap of 16 years…

1 year ago

Dr. MS Swaminathan saved several Odisha villages from cyclone fury by restoring mangroves

Known for his pioneering work in agriculture, the renowned scientist M.S. Swaminathan also contributed a great deal in the preservation…

1 year ago

Bhubaneswar Development Authority goes full steam to restore Sikharchandi hill’s green cover and make it a tourist attraction

The Bhubaneswar Development Authority is leaving no stone unturned for the development and preservation of Sikharchandi hill in the Capital…

1 year ago

Hirakud Wildlife Division opens two eco-parks for visitors and tourists

With emphasis being laid on eco-tourism, Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha has started two nature parks. The two called Hirakud…

1 year ago

Odisha CM set to inaugurate State-of-the-art Netaji Bus Terminal in Cuttak

To make bus travel easy and comfortable, the newly-constructed Cuttack Netaji Bus Terminal at Khannagar will start functioning from September…

1 year ago

Northeast Frontier Railway applauded for installing AI based system to prevent collision with elephants

The Indian Railways have always been a pioneer in using technology not just for passengers and transporting freight but also…

1 year ago

Odisha gets 5th airport as Utkela-Bhubaneshwar flights start under UDAN scheme

Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia today inaugurated a direct flight between Bhubaneshwar and Utkela in Odisha under the Centre’s…

1 year ago

Odisha foundation launches free spoken English classes for women in Sambalpur government college

The Government Women’s College in Sambalpur was abuzz with activity as Sriballav and Sunanda Panigrahi Foundation started their first programme…

1 year ago

Centre okays new railway, highway projects worth Rs 28,875 crore across states for fast-track development

The inter-ministerial National Planning Group has approved six railway and highway projects worth Rs 28,875.16 crore to improve connectivity to…

1 year ago

Odisha Cuttack Municipal Corporation to open first modern Aahaar Kendra soon

For the passengers as well as the general public, the Cuttack Municipal Corporation is starting the first modern Aahaar Kendra…

1 year ago

Watch: Rare black tiger trying to climb a tree at Odisha’s Simlipal Reserve

Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer and wildlife enthusiast Ramesh Pandey has shared the video of a rare black tiger caught…

1 year ago

Amit Shah throws open Rs 761 crore Kamakhyanagar-Duburi highway in Odisha

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the 4-lane Kamakhyanagar-Duburi highway in Odisha, which has been widened at a cost of…

1 year ago

Odisha showcases Buddhist monasteries and sites to woo tourists from Vietnam

Odisha Tourism’s mega roadshow in Vietnam’s capital city Hanoi was a mega hit. The event saw more than 130 tour…

1 year ago

Bhubaneswar auto drivers with a cause double up as blood donors and ambulance drivers

Ask residents of Indian metros about what they feel about auto rickshaws, a sizable majority will pour out their complaints…

1 year ago

Tata Motors sets up first eco-friendly vehicle scrapping facility in Odisha

Odisha got its first registered vehicle scrapping facility in Khurda district of the State. The facility started by Tata Motors…

1 year ago

Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary’s Barabakhra Ecopark to boost tourism, benefit locals

The Hirakud Wildlife Division in Odisha in tandem with Bargarh District Administration have come up with an eco-park close to…

1 year ago