The Odisha Private Bus Owners’ Association on Thursday reaffirmed its call for a statewide bus strike on January 24, stating that the decision remains unchanged despite discussions with the State…
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi emphasised the importance of efficient water management, describing it as vital for both agricultural development and overall economic growth. Addressing the state-level Pani Panchayat…
In a major move to climate-proof its agricultural sector, the Odisha government on Thursday launched the Odisha Agriculture Drought Mitigation Programme (OADMP). Rolled out under the National Drought Mitigation Project…
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and Leader of the Opposition Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday evening held a meeting with 10 party MLAs at his residence here to deliberate on preparations…
With the annual High School Certificate (HSC) examination scheduled for next month, the Odisha School Education Programme Authority (OSEPA) has released Pariksha Darpan, a model question bank for students appearing…
Plans are underway to completely phase out diesel-powered buses from the Odisha government’s flagship Ama Bus service and replace them entirely with electric vehicles (EVs), Housing and Urban Development Minister…
The annual Mid-Winter Waterfowl Census at the Hirakud Reservoir in Odisha’s Sambalpur district, which concluded on January 18, recorded a substantial increase in the number of avian visitors. According to…
The three-day annual dolphin census began on Tuesday at Odisha’s Chilika Lake, Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon. To ensure accuracy in the extensive exercise, more than 100 personnel—including experts, retired…
The Tamil Nadu government has announced its decision to recognise outstanding literary works published in various Indian languages. In the first phase, authors writing in seven languages—including Odia—will be honoured.…
Odisha’s Housing and Urban Development Minister Krishna Chandra Mohapatra on Tuesday chaired a high-level review meeting on the performance and operations of the AMA Bus Service. Senior officials including Managing…
