Odisha has been honoured with the prestigious Agriculture Leadership Award 2025 for its exceptional strides in agricultural growth, innovation, and sustainable practices. Instituted by the Agriculture Today Group, the award was presented during the 16th Agriculture Leadership Conclave held in New Delhi. The award was received by Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo.

As the grand Rath Yatra festival draws to a close, the sacred town of Puri prepares for the final and most enchanting ritual,'Niladri Bije' which marks the return of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra to the sanctum sanctorum of the 12th-century Shree Jagannath Temple. This year, the Niladri Bije ritual will take place on Tuesday night, symbolizing the culmination of the deities’ 12-day sojourn at the Gundicha Temple.

The Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) and JSW Steel have achieved a remarkable milestone in sustainable mining as their mines in Odisha have been awarded the coveted ‘5-Star Rating’ for 2023-24 by the Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM), under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India.

The Odisha government has announced a two-day fishing ban on July 17 and 18 across multiple coastal districts to facilitate the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) scheduled missile tests. The tests will be conducted from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur in Balasore district and Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Bhadrak district.

Puri, Odisha witnessed an overwhelming spiritual fervor on Sunday as lakhs of devotees gathered to witness the majestic Suna Besha of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra. The sacred ritual, part of the annual Rath Yatra festival, saw the deities decorated with exquisite gold ornaments weighing an astonishing 208 kilograms, dazzling devotees with their divine splendor.

Puri, Odisha witnessed a sea of devotees on Saturday as the sibling deities Lord Jagannath, Devi Subhadra, and Lord Balabhadra began their Bahuda Yatra, marking their grand return to the 12th-century Shree Jagannath Temple after a nine-day sojourn at Shree Gundicha Temple. The annual Rath Yatra festival’s return leg, also called Bahuda Yatra, is one of the most awaited events in Odisha’s cultural calendar and holds deep spiritual significance for millions of devotees across the world.

The holy city Puri in Odisha witnessed the deeply symbolic and emotionally charged ritual of Hera Panchami on the fifth day of the ongoing Rath Yatra celebrations. This traditional observance represents Goddess Lakshmi’s longing and divine love for her consort, Lord Jagannath, who is currently staying at Shree Gundicha Temple with his siblings, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra.

Puri, Odisha witnessed a magnificent spiritual spectacle as lakhs of devotees from across India and abroad gathered to witness the world-famous Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, one of the grandest religious processions in the world.

Odisha’s Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) has taken a significant step forward in ensuring commuter safety and promoting responsible public transportation through its ongoing ‘Zero Accident Day’ initiative. As part of this safety-focused drive, CRUT is now conducting daily road safety counselling sessions and administering the Road Safety Pledge at all its depots and operational terminals across the state.

In a major move to facilitate smooth and hassle-free travel for lakhs of devotees attending the Puri Rath Yatra 2025, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced the operation of 365 special trains during the grand annual festival dedicated to Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra. These trains will supplement the regular train services and are scheduled to run between June 24 and July 10, covering the peak festival days including Gundicha Yatra, Sandhya Darshan, Bahuda Yatra, and Suna Besha.