Phulbani, Feb, 27: A badminton tournament was organized at Phulbani Indoor Stadium in memory of the Pulwama martyrs, under the district administration. In the junior singles, Divyajit Mahanti emerged as the champion. In the senior singles, Abhaya Sahu won the championship. In the junior doubles, Divyajit Mahanti and Abhijit Kahar became champions. In the senior doubles, Srikant Nanda and Rajiv Swain claimed the title. The…
Women’s Badminton Tournament Kicks Off in Umarkot
Umarkot, Feb, 27: A women’s badminton tournament has been inaugurated by the voluntary organization Help Line, based in Nabarangpur district. In the junior category, 38 participants are competing, while the senior category has 69 participants. In the junior category, Arpita Sahu, Mahnur Ali, and Saikruti Panda have reached the finals. The tournament was inaugurated by social worker Durgaprasad Prasad Mallik, Director of Help Line. The…
Odisha CM Presents Rs3,10,000 Crore Budget for 2026-27
Bhubaneswar, Feb, 27: The Chief Minister presented a budget of Rs3,10,000 crore. Shri Jagannath Museum and Library – Rs1.41 crore allocated for the construction of the branch center, aimed at public benefit and educational development. In order to prevent illegal accumulation of wealth, a vigilance raid was conducted at the residence of certain forest officials. The budget for 2026-27 was presented, and the next media briefing…
Odisha Budget 2026 Allocates Funds for “Chilika Restoration” Scheme
Bhubaneswar, Feb, 27: Historic steps have been taken to protect the environment. The Asia’s largest brackish water lake will be made environmentally friendly and safe. A new strong commitment has been made to ensure environmental and geomorphological stability.
Hirli–Kusumjhar Dam to Be Developed as Scenic Attraction
Nabarangpur, Feb, 27:The Hirli tourist spot and Kusumjhar Dam, located near Nabarangpur town, have fallen into a pitiable condition due to lack of maintenance. Plans are now underway to merge the two sites and develop a new tourism corridor, with all signs pointing to positive progress, according to the District Tourism Department. The administration has already provided land to build housing for fire department staff…
Rs 820 Crore Allocated to Sujal Scheme for 24×7 Safe Drinking Water
Bhubaneswar, Feb, 27: With the goal of ensuring clean and safe drinking water in the urban areas of the state, the Sujal Scheme has been allocated Rs 820.00 crore in the 2026-27 budget. Through this initiative, every household in all urban areas of the state will have access to 24×7 purified water through pipelines.
₹9,000 Crore Allocated for 287 km Jeypore–Brahmapur Expressway
Jeypore, Feb, 27: ₹9,000 Crore to be Spent on 287 km The Budget announces the Jeypore–Brahmapur Expressway
Government of Odisha Unveils Odisha Budget 2026 – A New Horizon for Development
Bhubaneswar, Feb, 27: Samruddha Krushak Yojana: Rs 16,088 crore CM Kisan Scheme: Rs 2,030 crore Agricultural Mechanization & Agro-Industries: Rs841 crore Shri Anna Abhiyan: Rs400 crore Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, Government of Odisha
Strawberry Farming Makes Farmers Self-Reliant in Koraput District
Koraput, Feb, 27: In Koraput district, farmers are being made self-reliant through strawberry cultivation. With the support of the Koraput district administration and the Horticulture Department, farmers engaged in strawberry farming have become economically stronger and self-sufficient.
Rs50 Crore Sanctioned for New Bus Stand in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur, Feb, 27: A new modern Atal bus stand with a distinctive 4-floor design will be constructed in Nabarangpur town at a cost of Rs50 crore. The tender process for this project has been completed. The municipal authority has leased out the stalls to interested parties under contract after verification. The bus stand will have 98 stalls spread across three levels. Key Details: The new…
