Odisha

The Tourism Gaurav Award 2024, a prestigious event celebrating excellence in India’s tourism sector, honored various individuals and communities contributing to sustainable tourism practices. Among this year’s distinguished recipients was Shashanka Sekhar Dash, popularly known as Paperman India, recognized for his outstanding efforts in promoting ecotourism in Odisha. Recognition for Promoting Ecotourism Shashanka Sekhar Dash…

Tensions in Bhadrak, Odisha, have escalated dramatically following violent protests over a controversial social media post. The situation took a violent turn on Friday, leaving several police officers injured, and leading the district administration to suspend internet services and impose prohibitory orders. The unrest has sparked concerns about the spread of misinformation, prompting authorities to…

Bhubaneswar – In a key step towards strengthening Odisha’s position as a leading industrial hub, Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi today unveiled the logo for the upcoming UTKARSH ODISHA – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025. Under Shri Majhi’s leadership, the Odisha government has focused on driving economic growth through forward-looking policies, better infrastructure, and…

Incessant rainfall on Thursday led to severe waterlogging at the Konark Sun Temple in Odisha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, causing distress to tourists and raising concerns about the site’s infrastructure. The heavy downpour, triggered by a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal, has impacted several parts of Odisha, including the coastal region where…

The Odisha government has decided to test the quality of ghee used in the preparation of offerings at the Jagannath temple in Puri. This decision comes in the wake of a controversy surrounding the alleged use of animal fat in the ghee used to make laddoos at the Tirumala temple in Andhra Pradesh. Background of…

The Odisha government has initiated an inclusive process to gather public inputs for its ambitious vision document, “Viksit Odisha @ 2036.” This initiative seeks to chart a long-term development roadmap, aligning with the national goal of achieving a developed India by 2047. Collaborative Approach to Vision Document At the first meeting of the state-level steering…

BJD MP’s Remarks Spark Controversy A recent comment by Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Debashish Samantaray has ignited a political storm in Odisha. The MP suggested that the regional party could potentially ally with the Congress to form a new government, a remark that has caused ripples across the state’s political landscape. While speaking at…