Chhatrapur: A trackman was killed after being hit by a train while carrying out track maintenance work near Podapadar on the outskirts of Chhatrapur inOdisha’s Ganjam district on Friday.According to reports, Patra was among a group of trackmen conducting a routine inspection and maintenance check on the railway tracks at around 10 am when the…
Bhubaneswar, 2 October 2026: On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, Odisha Construction Corporation Limited (OCCL) organised a Walkathon at Ekamra Kanan, Bhubaneswar, today with the message “Walk for a Better Tomorrow.” The initiative aimed to promote health, physical fitness, discipline and a sense of collective responsibility among employees and stakeholders. “Fit to Think, Fit to…
Bhubaneswar, October 2, 2026: Hon’ble Minister for Housing & Urban Development, Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, today inaugurated the statewide ‘Sujala’ campaign in Bhubaneswar, calling upon citizens to adopt responsible water-use practices and make water conservation an integral part of their daily lives. Organised by the Water Corporation of Odisha (WATCO) under the Housing & Urban…
Lapanga, Sambalpur: As part of its community development initiatives, Aditya Aluminium, Lapanga, organised a two-day Skill, Leadership and Group Enterprise Development Programme under its women empowerment initiative, Project “Shakti”, across two locations in Rengali Block. The initiative covered women members of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) from Bamaloi, Lapanga, Katarbaga, Ghichamura and Jangla Gram Panchayats. Around 110…
Bhubaneswar : Odisha Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati on Thursday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and discussed issues related to the development of the state. During the meeting, Kambhampati apprised the Prime Minister about the implementation of various Central government schemes in Odisha and their progress. The Governor also briefed the Prime…
Bhubaneswar, 1 October 2026 As part of the ongoing Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign, East Coast Railway organised a mass Shramdaan under the theme “Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath” at Rail Vihar Ground, Bhubaneswar, today, reinforcing its commitment towards cleanliness, public participation and a sustainable environment. Shri Parmeshwar Funkwal, General Manager, East Coast Railway,…
Bhubaneswar, Oct. 1: With the objective of turning its campus green, a tree plantation program was undertaken in the premises of the stadium of SOA Deemed to be University here on Thursday to mark the NSS Day. The program, organised by SOA’s School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (SPS), focused on the slogan ‘Ek Ped Ma Ke…
Cuttack, September 30, 2026: Dalmia Bharat Foundation (DBF), the CSR arm of Dalmia Bharat Ltd., one of India’s leading cement companies, inaugurated a Tailoring Training Centre at Paria in Barchana Block, Jajapur, located near Dalmia Cement’s Cuttack plant- Kapilas Cement Works (KCW), Odisha as part of its ongoing Women Skilling and Livelihood Development Initiative. Tailoring…
Bhubaneswar, 1st October, 2026 : Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha Smt. Pravati Parida on Thursday officially announced the 7th edition of Odisha Travel Bazaar (OTB) 2026, which will be held from October 3 to 5 at Mayfair Sanctuary, Bhubaneswar. The announcement was made at a pre-event press conference held at Mayfair Lagoon. Organised by the…
Bhubaneswar, Oct 1: The capital city is gearing up for the grand Sharadiya festival, with artisans busy giving shape to colourful pandals and elaborate decorations across different parts of the city. Joining the celebrations is the Bomikhal Durga Puja Samiti, one of Bhubaneswar’s oldest puja committees, which is making elaborate preparations for its 63rd Durga…
