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* Effective utilization of allocated funds and faster implementation of ongoing projects. emphasized Bhubaneswar, 9/1/2026 ( Odisha Samachar/ Rajat Mohapatra )-Smt. Shubha Sarma, Principal Secretary, Water Resources, reviewed different activities of the Department of Water Resources in the senior officers’ meeting yesterday. During the review it was decided to focus …

  Mangalajodi and Nalabana Host Birding Experiences; Boat Race Heats Up at Barkul Conservation, Culture and Competition Converge at Chilika on Day-2   Bhubaneswar, 7/1/2026 ( Odisha Samachar/ Rajat Mohapatra )-The second day of the 6th National Chilika Bird Festival, featured guided birdwatching programmes, community engagement activities and traditional boat …

DC-cum-ACS Shri Singh highlights Census 2027 as a pivotal national programme, seeking wholehearted cooperation Bhubaneswar, 7/1/2026 ( Odisha Samachar/ Rajat Mohapatra )-The State Level Census Coordination Committee (SLCCC) Meeting has been held today under the Chairmanship of the Shri Deo Ranjan Kumar Singh, Development Commissioner-cum- Additional Chief Secretary, Government of …

* From Sundargarh’s millets to Black rice of Koraput: Local products from across 30 districts to get wide showcasing * From Andhra’s Kalamkari to woolen products of Jammu Kashmir: over 20 states to showcase specialised products * 30 Crores cumulative sales target Bhubaneswar, 6/1/2026 ( Odisha Samachar/ Rajat Mohapatra )- …

FURTHER, CASH APPROX RS.5 LAKH RECOVERED & SEIZED DURING HOUSE SEARCHES. Cuttack,4/1/2026 ( Odisha Samachar ) Today i.e. on 04.01.2026, Sri Bijay Kumar Barik, Inspector-in-Charge (IIC), CRRI PS, Cuttackhasbeen apprehended by Odisha Vigilance for demanding and taking bribe of Rs.40,000/- (Rupees FortyThousand) from a licensed Liquor Vendor to allow his …

Bhubaneswar, 4/1/2026 ( Odisha Samachar/ Rajat Mohapatra )-In the wake of a recent unfortunate incident involving an Ama Bus, a high-level review meeting on the safety, operation and management of Ama Bus services was held today on the instructions of the Hon’ble Chief Minister. The meeting was chaired by Principal …

Expedite Project Works: Principal Secretary Smt. Padhee Bhubaneswar, 3/1/2026 ( Odisha Samachar/ Rajat Mohapatra )-A virtual meeting was held yesterday under the chairmanship of Smt. Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department, Odisha, with representatives of Surbana Jurong Infrastructure PTE Ltd., Singapore, to deliberate on and finalise the …

Bhubaneswar, 2/1/2026 ( Odisha Samachar/ Rajat Mohapatra )-The Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) today inaugurated a modern and well-equipped office canteen at its Corporate Office, Paribahan Bhavan, Bhubaneswar. The canteen was formally inaugurated by Smt. Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, Commerce & Transport Department, in the presence of Shri N. …

Chilika/Bhubaneswar Odisha, 01/01/2026( Odisha Samachar / Rajat Mohapatra )-The Department of Tourism, in collaboration with the Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department, Government of Odisha, is organising the 6th National Chilika Bird Festival at Chilika Lake, reaffirming the State’s commitment to conservation-led tourism, sustainability, and community participation. The festival will …

Bhubaneswar, 29/12/2025 ( Odisha Samachar / Rajat Mohapatra)-A national webinar on “Mental Health & Well-Being: Ensuring a Safe Learning Environment for Children” organised on 29th Dec 2025 by People’s Cultural Centre [PECUC] in collaboration with AEIN to facilitate a focused dialogue among CSOs, teachers, and academic experts to identify strategies …