Odisha

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…

3 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…

7 months 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…

7 months 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…

8 months 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…

8 months 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…

8 months 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…

8 months 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…

8 months 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…

9 months 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…

9 months 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…

9 months 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…

9 months 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…

9 months 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…

9 months 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…

9 months 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…

9 months 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…

10 months ago

Odisha’s Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary records impressive gains with big jump in animal numbers

The recent census conducted at Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary located in Odisha’s Bargarh district shows that the efforts and work done…

10 months ago

Exclusively designed mats for International Yoga Day to showcase India’s tribal art and culture

This year’s International Yoga celebrated on June 21 will bring together two of India’s ancient traditions – the age-old discipline…

11 months ago

2,300-year-old elephant statue unearthed in Odisha’s Puri district

Indian archaeologists have unearthed a statue of an elephant in Odisha carved about 2,300 years ago, when Buddhism was the…

11 months ago

Video: On the occasion of Jagannath Yatra, PM Modi recalls experiencing the event in Gujarat

On the occasion of the commencement of the annual Jagannath Yatra from today in Odisha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi not…

11 months ago