Bhubaneswar, Feb 19: The Odisha Economic Survey 2025–26 report has highlighted significant strides made by the state in strengthening its transport infrastructure, particularly in rail and aviation connectivity.Rail connectivity in Odisha has improved significantly in recent years. Odisha added approximately 200 km to its rail network in 2024-25, taking the total rail network length to…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Disaster Response (ODRF) team has recovered the bodies of two family members from the Sabari river in Koraput district. The duo had gone missing along with the rest of their family while fishing in the Sabari River on February 1.The deceased have been identified as Lalit Pujari (35) and his 4-year-old daughter,…
Puri: Baselisahi police in Puri seized gutkha worth over Rs 1.5 lakh and arrested a shopkeeper for allegedly selling the banned tobacco products illegally.The shop keeper has been identified as Ramchandra Malu, a resident of Jagannath Nagar in Narendra Kona.As per reports, despite the ban on gutkha and other tobacco products in Odisha, these items…
Dhenkanal: A series of shocking temple thefts in Kamakhyanagar has stirred concern among residents, culminating in the arrest of a suspect late last night after he was caught stealing from multiple temples in Dhenkanal district of Odisha.According to the reports, laborers and villagers overpowered and tied the accused to a tree when he was found…
In a dramatic show of collective anger, women residents of Nahulia Bazaar under Rajkanika police limits in Odisha’s Kendrapara district demolished an illegal country liquor outlet that had allegedly been operating in the area for several months. Kendrapara: In a dramatic show of collective anger, women residents of Nahulia Bazaar under Rajkanika police limits in…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s economy size proxied by GSDP at current prices is estimated to be INR 9.9 lakh crores in 2025-26, which has increased by 9.5% from 9 lakh crores in 2024-25, according to the Odisha Economic Survey 2025-26 released today by the Planning & Convergence Department ahead of the Annual Budget to be tabled tomorrow.The…
A major fire broke out at the house of a cloth merchant in Kendujhar district causing huge loss by gutting down worth rupees lakhs clothes Keonjhar : A major fire broke out at the house of a cloth merchant in Keonjhar district of Odisha. The incident occurred in Barbil, causing property damage worth lakhs of…
Odisha government announces restoration of more than 3000 heritage and monument sites to preserve cultural legacy and boost tourismThe initiative focuses on reviving ancient Kalinga architecture and strengthening Odisha’s cultural identity. Authorities plan to establish a Centre for Heritage Studies (CHS) to document and conserve historic monuments. The centre will conduct scientific research, ensuring accurate…
Cuttack: The High School Certificate Examination (HSC) being conducted by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE) has begun today, with 5,61,979 students appearing for the exam across 3,082 centers in the state.To ensure the smooth conduct of the examinations, mobile phones are strictly prohibited inside the exam halls for invigilators and staff. All exam centers…
Bhubaneswar, Feb 19: As the Odisha Budget session approaches on its third day, the Economic Survey Report will be presented today in the Odisha Legislative Assembly, ahead of the crucial budget session. The third day of the session is expected to witness lively discussions and debates on various critical issues concerning the state’s economy, with…
