Bhubaneswar, July 21 (UNI) Odisha''s Balasore district has been declared the Production and Processing Cluster for scampi, marking a major step towards strengthening aquaculture and fisheries infrastructure in the state.
Bhubaneswar, July 21 (UNI) Odisha has launched a series of initiatives to strengthen security across prisons in the state, including the installation of AI-enabled CCTV surveillance systems, deployment of modern security equipment, and enhancement of prison infrastructure.
Bhubaneswar, July 21 (UNI) AI-enabled CCTV surveillance systems with video analytics have been installed in 20 prisons across Odisha as part of a major security overhaul including deployment of drones, body-worn cameras, advanced metal detectors and strengthening prison perimeter walls, said officials on Tuesday.
Bhubaneswar, July 21 (UNI) At least 25 devotees were injured, seven of them critically, after an Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) bus carrying pilgrims from Puri to Sundargarh overturned near Burkuna Square in Pallahara area of Angul district on National Highway-149 in the early hours of Tuesday.
Bhubaneswar, July 20 (UNI) Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Monday emphasised the need for ensuring inclusive, dignified and sustainable development of the State’s Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), stating that the dream of a developed Odisha and a developed India can be achieved only when marginalised communities progress with equal opportunities and dignity.
Bhubaneswar, July 20 (UNI) Odisha will prepare district-specific action plans for 2026–2029 to achieve the objectives of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, with a focus on reducing drug demand, curbing trafficking, strengthening law enforcement, creating public awareness, expanding treatment and rehabilitation, and reviewing progress regularly.
Bhubaneswar, July 20 (UNI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday announced an ex gratia of Rs 10 lakh each from the Chief Minister''s Relief Fund (CMRF) to the families of two devotees who died after falling ill during the world-famous Rath Yatra in Puri.
Bhubaneswar, July 20 (UNI) Odisha Government on Monday directed all District Collectors to immediately enforce the revised English spellings of the names of districts, subdivisions, tehsils, blocks and urban local bodies in every form of official communication, while giving commercial establishments and private institutions six months to update their signboards.
Bhubaneswar, Jul 20 (UNI) Odisha''s evolving approach to climate resilience and disaster preparedness took centre stage at the 20th edition of Odisha Manaska, a public discourse organised by Bhubaneswar-based think tank All Things Odisha, where experts and participants deliberated on the State''s preparedness for climate-induced disasters and the challenges posed by climate change.
Bhubaneswar, Jul 20 (UNI) Four Left parties today staged a protest demonstration in Bhubaneswar in support of the nationwide student agitation at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi and the hunger strike by education reform activist Sonam Wangchuk, demanding the resignation of union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and the withdrawal of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which they described as "anti-student".
Bhubaneswar, July 20 (UNI) Odisha Government has activated a comprehensive State Contingency Plan to address the prevailing low rainfall situation and assured people that coordinated measures are in place to protect agriculture, and maintain uninterrupted power supply despite reduced inflows into major reservoirs, including Balimela and Machkund.
Bhubaneswar, July 20 (UNI) Odisha''s flagship Odisha Forestry Sector Development Project-II (OFSDP-II) has transformed the lives of nearly 7.55 lakh people over the past two years by creating sustainable livelihood opportunities, empowering women, strengthening community institutions and promoting sustainable forest management across the state.
Chennai, July 19 (UNI) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted searches at six locations across four States--West Bengal, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and Uttarakhand in connection with a Rs 1,109 crore bank fraud case registered against M/s Gupta Power Infrastructure Ltd., Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Bhubaneswar, July 19 (UNI) The death of an elderly widow in Odisha''s Ganjam district after an alleged three-month delay in receiving her social security pension was not an isolated incident but the outcome of a wider collapse in the state''s pension delivery system that left nearly 18 lakh beneficiaries without payments for months, according to a joint fact-finding report released by three rights organisations.
Bhubaneswar, July 19 (UNI) Thousands of forest-dependent families across Odisha are finding new sources of income and hope through a community-led forestry initiative that is combining livelihood generation with sustainable forest management, claimed officials on Sunday.
Bhubaneswar, July 18 (UNI) Odisha has emerged as one of the top ten performing states in the country in rooftop solar installations under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG-MBY), registering a total of 1,56,606 installations, including 92,280 under PMSG-MBY and 64,326 under the ULA Scheme.
Bhubaneswar, July 18 (UNI) The Cyber Crime Unit of the Odisha CID, Crime Branch has blocked 121 fake hotel websites, 33 fraudulent hotel webpages, and removed 19 misleading online contents linked to the Puri Rath Yatra as part of a massive crackdown on cyber fraud targeting pilgrims.
Bhubaneswar, July 18 (UNI) Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Saturday underscored the need to strengthen skill development and create sustainable employment opportunities for hearing-impaired girls, urging organisations to link them with the state''s expanding industrial sector.
Bhubaneswar, July 18 (UNI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday called upon the newly appointed Chairpersons and Vice-Chairpersons of the Special Development Councils (SDCs) to work with dedication at the grassroots level and ensure that the benefits of development reach the most deprived tribal communities.
Bhubaneswar, Jul 18 (UNI) The opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Saturday launched a fresh attack on the BJP-led Odisha Government, alleging that Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi''s promise of conducting a flawless Rath Yatra this year had turned out to be an "empty promise" in the wake of the stampede that claimed three lives and the controversy over the absence of the ''Tahiya'' (floral crown) on Lord Jagannath during the Pahandi procession.
Bhubaneswar, July 18 (UNI) The Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the BJP government in Odisha, alleging that it has failed to conduct the Puri Rath Yatra in a flawless manner for three consecutive years and has attempted to cover up administrative lapses instead of accepting responsibility.
Bhubaneswar, July 18 (UNI) In a bid to strengthen industrial safety and emergency preparedness, the Directorate of Factories & Boilers, Odisha, in collaboration with the State Labour Institute, conducted a state-level training programme on the safe handling of ammonia at the IFFCO Paradip Unit in Jagatsinghpur on Friday.
Bhubaneswar, July 17 (UNI) Odisha Industries Minister Sampada Chandra Swain has urged union External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to intervene and facilitate the safe return of an Odia youth from Jagatsinghpur district who has allegedly been stranded in Saudi Arabia even after the expiry of his employment contract.
Bhubaneswar, July 17 (UNI) In a major boost to Odisha''s infrastructure development and public-private partnership (PPP) ecosystem, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector investment arm of the World Bank Group, will identify 20 priority infrastructure projects with an estimated investment potential of US$2 billion across key sectors over the next year.
Bhubaneswar, Jul 17 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated 75 redeveloped railway stations across the country under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS), including seven in Odisha, marking a major push to modernise railway infrastructure and improve passenger amenities. .
Bhubaneswar, July 17 (UNI) Odisha took a significant step towards strengthening women-led agri-enterprises on Friday with the Mission Shakti Department signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) to create sustainable livelihood opportunities for women Self-Help Group (SHG) members across the state.
Bhubaneswar, July 17 (UNI) Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of two devotees who died while undergoing treatment in separate incidents during the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Puri.
Bhubaneswar, Jul 17 (UNI) The Hirakud Wildlife Division has rolled out an extensive monsoon protection plan for the Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary, issuing a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) that mandates intensive patrolling, anti-poaching surveillance, and emergency response measures from July to October to safeguard wildlife during the vulnerable rainy season.
Bhubaneswar, Jul 16 (UNI) Paralakhemundi Railway Station in Odisha''s Gajapati district has been redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) at a cost of Rs 17 crore, and is among the 59 stations in the State to be upgraded under the programme. The revamped station is scheduled to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday. The redevelopment, which has achieved 100% physical and financial completion, blends the station''s heritage with modern passenger amenities.
Bhubaneswar, July 16 (UNI) Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) President Bhakta Charan Das on Thursday blamed the BJP government for what he described as the "third consecutive failure" in managing the annual Rath Yatra, following the death of a devotee and reports of several injuries during the festival in Puri.
Bhubaneswar, July 16 (UNI) Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, accompanied by First Lady Jayashree Kambhampati, on Thursday participated in the grand Rath Yatra celebrations at Puri along with lakhs of devotees gathered for the annual festival of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra.
Bhubaneswar, July 16 (UNI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the servitors, officials, volunteers and lakhs of devotees whose patience, discipline and cooperation ensured the smooth and peaceful conduct of the world-famous Ratha Yatra in Puri despite persistent rain.
Bhubaneswar, July 16 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate seven redeveloped railway stations in Odisha on Friday under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS), marking another milestone in the modernization of railway infrastructure in the state.
Bhubaneswar, July 16 (UNI) Odisha has decided to constitute village-level volunteer task forces in 3,000 non-cyclone shelters across the state to strengthen community-based disaster management and enhance preparedness at the grassroots level.
Bhubaneswar, Jul 16 (UNI) The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) stepped up its attack on the BJP government over the alleged large-scale errors in school textbooks, questioning both the scope of the Crime Branch investigation and the delay in supplying corrected books to students.
Bhubaneswar, Jul 16 (UNI) The Odisha Government has deployed emergency response teams, mobile pumping units and dedicated field officers across Puri to tackle heavy rainfall and waterlogging, ensuring uninterrupted arrangements for the world-famous Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath.
Bhubaneswar, July 15 (UNI) The opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Wednesday raised serious concerns over the deletion of lakhs of names from Odisha''s electoral rolls and demanded a simple, transparent, inclusive and easily accessible voter registration process across the state.
Bhubaneswar, July 15 (UNI) In a major push to strengthen tourist safety and position Odisha as a secure and responsible travel destination, the state government on Wednesday launched the ‘Safe Tourist Campaign’ in Puri.
Bhubaneswar, Jul 15 (UNI) The Odisha government on Wednesday launched the ''Surakshita Paryataka Abhiyan'' (Safe Tourist Campaign) to strengthen tourist safety and promote the state as a safe and responsible tourism destination. .
Bhubaneswar, July 15 (UNI) A day ahead of the world-famous Puri Rath Yatra, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday launched ‘Samarpan’, an advanced digital hundi aimed at connecting Jagannath devotees worldwide with Srimandir through a secure and transparent donation platform.
Bhubaneswar, July 15 (UNI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for the Centre''s continued support in strengthening the state''s railway infrastructure and accelerating its development.
Bhubaneswar, July 15 (UNI) TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL) has launched Odisha''s first-ever ''Solar Rath'', a mobile awareness initiative aimed at taking the benefits of rooftop solar directly to households and boosting participation in the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.
New Delhi, Jul 15 (UNI) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Wednesday approved two railway multi-tracking projects with an estimated cost of about Rs 3,907 crore, aimed at expanding rail capacity, improving freight movement and enhancing connectivity across Odisha and Jharkhand.
Bhubaneswar, Jul 15 (UNI) The State Government on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Guru Padmasambhava Baudh Mahavihara, Jirang, to promote Buddhist heritage, spiritual tourism, research and cultural exchange and seeking to strengthen Odisha''s identity as a global Buddhist destination.
Bhubaneswar, July 15 (UNI) The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Kendrapara, has directed a private dentist to pay Rs 1 lakh in compensation to a woman after holding him guilty of medical negligence and deficiency in service in connection with a dental treatment that allegedly left her with prolonged health complications.
Bhubaneswar, Jul 14 (UNI) The Odisha State Sentence Review Board (OSSRB) has recommended the premature release of Dara Singh, the life convict in the 1999 murder of Australian missionary Graham Stuart Staines and his two minor sons in Odisha''s Keonjhar district, citing his "good behaviour" in prison. The recommendation was made during the Board''s meeting earlier this month, where it reviewed the cases of eligible life convicts for possible premature release.
Bhubaneswar, July 14 (UNI) Claiming that Odisha is fully prepared to tackle any possible resurgence of COVID-19, Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling on Tuesday said there is no reason for the public to panic as the State has put in place all necessary preparedness measures.
Bhubaneswar, July 14 (UNI) The Odisha Cabinet on Tuesday approved the continuation of the State Agriculture Policy subsidy scheme for another five years, from 2026-27 to 2030-31, with a total outlay of Rs 2,496.40 crore.
Bhubaneswar, July 14 (UNI) The Odisha Cabinet on Tuesday approved a Rural Development Department proposal to undertake around 4,607.21 km of new road projects and complete 115 km of ongoing road works under the Mukhya Mantri Sadak Yojana (MMSY).
Bhubaneswar, July 14 (UNI) The Odisha Cabinet on Tuesday approved the extension of the Setu Bandhan Yojana (SBY) till 2030-31 and sanctioned an outlay of Rs 11,800 crore for the construction of 1,750 new bridges and completion of 1,417 ongoing bridge projects across the state.
Bhubaneswar, July 14 (UNI) The Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, on Tuesday approved a proposal to repeal the Odisha Agricultural Produce Markets (OAPM) Act, 1956, and enact a comprehensive new agricultural marketing law aimed at creating a liberal, competitive and farmer-centric marketing ecosystem in the state.
Katak, July 14 (UNI) Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra on Tuesday inaugurated the Rs 42-crore Vishwanath Pandit Central Library in Katak, describing the state-of-the-art facility as a landmark institution poised to emerge as Odisha’s premier knowledge and research hub.
Bhubaneswar, July 14 (UNI) The Odisha Crime Branch on Tuesday arrested former State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) Director Manoj Kumar Padhy in connection with errors detected in Odia textbooks for Classes I to VIII, which allegedly caused a loss of about Rs 175 crore to the State exchequer.
Bhubaneswar, July 14 (UNI) Barpali Railway Station in Odisha''s Bargarh district has undergone a major transformation under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, emerging as a modern, accessible and passenger-centric facility while showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Western Odisha.
Bhubaneswar, July 14 (UNI) Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Tuesday urged probationary officers of the Odisha Administrative Service (OAS)-2023 batch, to acquire comprehensive knowledge of Central and State welfare schemes and emerge as an effective bridge between the government and citizens.
Bhubaneswar, July 14 (UNI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday congratulated ace sprinter Animesh Kujur for his remarkable performance in the 100-metre race at the ‘Fast Arms Fast Legs’ meet in Germany.
Bhubaneswar, July 14 (UNI) Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Tuesday unveiled the guidelines for the Baristha Nagarik Tirtha Yatra Yojana 2026–27, the state''s flagship pilgrimage scheme for senior citizens.
Bhubaneswar, July 14 (UNI) A series of allegations of financial and administrative irregularities have surfaced against the principal of Upendranath Sarada Mahavidyalaya at Mugapal under Rasulpur block in Odisha''s Jajpur district.
Bhubaneswar, July 14 (UNI) Bharti Airtel (Airtel), one of India''s leading telecommunications service providers, on Tuesday announced the completion of a comprehensive network enhancement programme across Odisha, with special focus on the annual Puri Rath Yatra.
Bhubaneswar, July 14 (UNI) Odisha Vigilance on Tuesday arrested Odisha Construction Corporation Limited (OCCL) Executive Engineer Sanjay Kumar Kispatta for allegedly possessing assets disproportionate to his known sources of income.
Bhubaneswar, July 14 (UNI) Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President Naveen Patnaik has constituted a party delegation to visit Talasara in Sundargarh district following the alleged gang rape of a minor girl under the Bandega police outpost limits.
Bhubaneswar, Jul 14 (UNI) In an initiative to ensure accurate documentation and safeguard land belonging to Lord Jagannath, the revered presiding deity of Odisha, the State Government has directed revenue authorities to verify century-old land records and Records of Rights (RoRs).
Bhubaneswar, July 13 (UNI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday approved bonuses, incentives and higher procurement prices for the welfare of lakhs of Kendu leaf pluckers, binders and seasonal workers across the state.
Bhubaneswar, July 13 (UNI) The Odisha government has issued comprehensive instructions to Revenue officials to strengthen the protection, maintenance of land records and effective management of landed properties belonging to Mahaprabhu Shree Jagannath, Bije Puri.
Bhubaneswar, July 13 (UNI) Panic gripped district court complexes in Baleshwar, Angul and Sambalpur on Monday after bomb threat emails were received, prompting immediate evacuation and extensive searches by police and bomb disposal squads.
Bhubaneswar, Jul 13 (UNI) A cyclonic circulation formed over the north Bay of Bengal on Monday and is likely to trigger the formation of a low-pressure area over the northwest Bay of Bengal off the Odisha-Gangetic West Bengal coast, the Centre for Environment and Climate (CEC) at SOA Deemed to be University said.
Baleshwar, July 13 (UNI) Baleshwar Police have arrested six alleged contract killers in connection with the sensational broad-daylight murder of a businessman in the busy Arad Bazar area under Sahadevkhunta police station limits and seized firearms and live ammunition from their possession.
Bhubaneswar, July 13 (UNI) Kesinga Railway Station in Odisha''s Kalahandi district has undergone a major transformation into a modern, accessible and passenger-friendly rail hub under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, giving a significant boost to railway infrastructure in western Odisha.
Bhubaneswar, July 13 (UNI) The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Monday urged the Odisha State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (OSCPCR) to issue show-cause notices to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, BJP state president Manmohan Samal and former MLA Pravat Ranjan Biswal over the alleged use of minor children in a political rally held in Bhubaneswar on Sunday.
Bhubaneswar, July 11 (UNI) Taking a serious view of what it termed the “wilful disobedience” of its orders, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has summoned the Odisha Chief Secretary and the Principal Secretary of the State Transport Department for personal appearance over their failure to submit action-taken reports on the alleged denial of basic civic amenities to nearly 50,000 residents of a Cuttack Municipal Corporation ward.