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Sambalpur/Bhubaneswar: Debrigarh Ecotourism posted a record performance in 2025–26, earning Rs 6.02 crore and drawing nearly 1.4 lakh visitors. The surge marks a sharp rise from the previous fiscal year’s 5.01 crore revenue and 85,000 tourists, reflecting its growing popularity among nature and wildlife enthusiasts....

By MANOJ KUMAR JENA, OP Bhubaneswar: With temperatures soaring to 38°C, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has placed water pots across the City to help stray animals stay hydrated. BMC Additional Commissioner Ratnakar Sahoo said, “We have placed over 300 water pots in each zone...

Bhubaneswar: Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Shaktikanta Das, visited the World Skill Center (WSC) Saturday, reaffirming the growing national focus on advanced skill development as a key driver of India’s economic transformation. Das reviewed the institute’s state-of-the-art Centres of Excellence in vertical transportation,...

Bhubaneswar: The state-level death anniversary of martyrs Raghunath Mohanty and Dibakar Parida was observed with solemnity Saturday. Speakers recalled their sacrifice, courage and patriotism during the Ranpur Prajamandal Movement against British rule and oppressive monarchy. The programme, organised by the I&PR department, Raghu–Dibakar Memorial Committee...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha is in a strong position in infrastructure development, with several major projects underway and more set to begin soon, Works, Law and Excise Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan said Saturday, stressing the government’s commitment to delivering quality public infrastructure. Chairing a high-level review meeting at...

Bhubaneswar/ Sambalpur: Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, Saturday urged graduating students of IIM-Sambalpur to become job creators rather than job seekers, highlighting the expanding opportunities in entrepreneurship and innovation in India. He was addressing the 10th convocation held at the Konark Auditorium of the premier B-school...

Bhubaneswar: The body of a 42-yearold man was found inside a car in the Unit VI area of the state Capital Friday night. The deceased, identified as Udanda Chandrasen Patra (42), was a native of Gopalpur in Berhampur and worked with a local travel agency....

Bhubaneswar: The state government has initiated steps to fill up teaching and non-teaching posts lying vacant in public universities this year. Announcing this Saturday, Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj said that the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has been asked to fill up around 1400...

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Saturday performed the customary ‘Khadi Chhuan’ ritual, marking the beginning of studies, for first-time students at a function here and asserted that no child in the state would remain deprived of education. Majhi, a teacher by profession, held the...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Saturday received the ceremonial World Athletics flag ahead of the state hosting the World Athletics Indoor Championships in 2028. Odisha Sports & Youth Services minister Suryavanshi Suraj presented the ceremonial flag to the Chief Minister, marking a proud...