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Odisha’s Black Tiger Safari
Recently, Odisha announced the world’s first exclusive melanistic tiger safari adjoining the Similipal Tiger Reserve. The aim is to boost tourism and allow better research and public viewing...
Odisha CM Unveils Shree Mandir Parikrama Prakalpa (SMPP)
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik recently unveiled the Shree Mandir Parikrama Prakalpa (SMPP), a large development project around Puri’s 12th century Shree Jagannath Temple. The project aims to...
Marginal Rise in Saltwater Crocodiles of Odisha’s Bhitarkanika National Park
The population of saltwater or estuarine crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus) in Odisha’s Bhitarkanika National Park has seen a slight increase, numbering 1,811 as per the 2024 census. This is...
Boita Bandana: Commemorating Odisha’s Maritime Heritage
People in Odisha celebrated Boita Bandana, a boat festival marking the maritime glory of the region. This annual observance takes place on Kartik Purnima, the full moon day...
Union Minister Inaugurates International Seminar in Bhubaneswar
Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, kicked off the two-day ‘International Seminar on Santha Kavi Bhima Bhoi and the Legacy of Mahima...
Odisha Government’s LAccMI Scheme
The Odisha Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, has granted approval for the ‘Location Accessible Multi-modal Initiative (LAccMI)’ scheme, aimed at establishing a sustainable, affordable, and safe...
Scrub Typhus Claims Lives in Odisha’s Bargarh District
Officials in Odisha’s Bargarh district have confirmed at least five deaths due to scrub typhus infections in recent weeks, with four others testing positive for the disease. Two...
Odisha Proposes GPS-Enabled Ankle Monitoring for Undertrial Prisoners
The Directorate of Prisons in Odisha has submitted a unique proposal to attach GPS-enabled tracking/monitoring devices to the ankles of undertrial prisoners (UTPs), marking a potential first-of-its-kind policy...
Odisha Government’s Scheme for Improving Banking Penetration
The Odisha state cabinet has approved a scheme aimed at enhancing financial inclusion by establishing banking outlets in 4,373 panchayats lacking banking penetration, utilizing a budget of Rs...
Odisha’s ‘Interest Subsidy-Subvention’ Scheme
The Odisha Cabinet recently made a significant decision to bolster the agricultural sector by approving a provision of Rs. 5700 crore for the implementation of the ‘Interest Subsidy-Subvention’... ‘Ama Odisha, Naveen Odisha’ Scheme
The Odisha Cabinet recently approved the ‘Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha’ scheme, allocating a budget of Rs 4,000 crore. The scheme aims to enhance rural infrastructure and preserve the...
