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Bhubaneswar: As many as 27,167 people were killed in road accidents in Odisha over the past five years with an average of 5,433 fatalities annually, Commerce and Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena informed the Assembly Thursday. In a written statement, Jena said the state recorded...

Bhubaneswar: President Droupadi Murmu Thursday inaugurated the ‘Kalinga Atithi Nivas' on the Raj Bhavan premises in Bhubaneswar during her two-day visit to Odisha. The ‘Kalinga Atithi Nivas' will provide accommodation to visiting VVIPs, and its design reflects Odisha's ancient art, culture and tradition, an official...

Bhubaneswar:  The winter session of the Odisha Assembly began Thursday and was adjourned till 4.30 pm after an obituary reference was made for the demise of two former legislators and one constable of the state police. As soon as the House assembled at 11 am,...

Bhubaneswar: ORMAS marked a significant milestone Wednesday as the DDUGKY Alumni Meet brought together thousands of young professionals who have moved from classroom training to rewarding careers across India and abroad. Held at the OUAT Assembly Hall, the event showcased inspiring stories of determination and...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s development in the coming decade must be guided by strong partnerships and community-led planning to address emerging climate risks, evolving livelihood patterns and demographic shifts, said Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja while inaugurating the 6th Odisha Vikash Conclave (OVC) 2025 Wednesday. “Decentralised, community-driven approaches—particularly...

Bhubaneswar: Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati Wednesday stressed the need to properly document traditional tribal healing systems to ensure their preservation, promote scientific research and pass the knowledge to future generations. He was speaking while interacting with tribal healers at Raj Bhavan. Sharing his delight over...

Bhubaneswar: The 36th General Council meeting of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Wednesday saw key decisions aimed at enhancing civic services and urban development in the City. A major outcome was the approval to establish three Odisha Development Authority (ODA) Courts, one in each of...

New Delhi / Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Pavilion has been chosen for the Best Pavilion Award at the 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025, held at the India Pavilion complex in New Delhi. This is the fourth consecutive year Odisha has received the honour, having...

Bhubaneswar: The Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) has been renamed as Comprehensive Region Urban Transport (CRUT), reflecting its growing role in providing modern, safe, and reliable urban transport solutions beyond Bhubaneswar to communities across Odisha. The announcement came during the 51st Board of Directors meeting...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has provided nearly Rs 200 crore as subsidy to over 4.5 lakh dairy farmers under the Mukhyamantri Kamdhenu Yojana, Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Minister Gokulananda Mallik said here Wednesday. Addressing a programme organised to celebrate National Milk Day, Mallik said...