Sonepur: Harihar Jor, nestled in Sonepur district, has become the newest addition to Odisha’s eco-tourism repertoire, unveiled as a picturesque destination for nature enthusiasts. The inauguration ceremony, led by Regional Chief Conservator of Forest Ashwini Kar and Collector Bimalendu Ray, marked the opening of a project offering boating facilities, restrooms, picnic spots, toilets, and parking…
Bhubaneswar: The curtains fell on the Senior Artistic Gymnastics National Championship at the Gymnastics Centre in Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, with gymnasts delivering captivating performances on the final day. Railways’ Pranati Das shone brightly, securing two Gold medals in Uneven Bars and Floor Exercise, along with a second-place finish in the all-around women’s category. Pranati Nayak,…
Bhubaneswar: The annual headcount of migratory birds in and around Chilika Lake for the fiscal year 2023-24 concluded today evening, revealing a remarkable influx of 11,37,759 avian guests representing 187 different species to Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon, according to sources from the Forest Department. Conducted across five Forest ranges—Balugaon, Chilika, Tangi, Satapada, and Rambha—in…
Agartala: In a significant stride towards expanding access to electricity, the Centre has allocated Rs 81 crore to Tripura for the establishment of 274 solar micro grids in remote regions of the northeastern state, benefitting over 9,000 households. The project, initiated by the Ministry of Development of Northeast Region (DoNER), aims to illuminate hamlets in…
Bhubaneswar: After a three-year hiatus, Odisha’s tableau featuring the intricate art of Pattachitra from the heritage craft hub of Raghurajpur village has been selected for the upcoming Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. The Ministry of Defence’s approval has paved the way for Odisha to showcase its cultural richness on Kartavyapath during the 75th Republic…
Bhubaneswar: In a notable development, 441 junior engineers specializing in Civil Engineering have commenced their professional journey at the Water Resources Department of the state government. The induction program, held at the convention centre of Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar, served as the platform to welcome and acquaint these engineers with their new roles. In…
Kendrapada: In preparation for the yearly census of saltwater crocodiles, Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha’s Kendrapada district will enforce a nine-day restriction on tourist entry starting this Friday. A dedicated team of 22 enumerators, supported by trained local forest staff and herpetologists, including renowned crocodile researcher Sudhakar Kar, will cover the river system, creeks, water…
Ayodhya: As the city prepares for the upcoming consecration ceremony on January 22, the Uttar Pradesh government is going to host the International Kite Festival in Ayodhya. Scheduled to unfold between January 19 and 21, the festival aims to draw renowned kite flyers from across the globe, providing them with a platform to showcase their…
Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports announced ‘Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar’ 2023. Odisha Mining Corporate Limited awarded in the category ‘Encouragement to sports through Corporate Social Responsibility’.
Bhubaneswar: The Health Department of Odisha has reported the identification of two cases of the JN.1 variant of the COVID-19 virus in the state. Bijay Kumar Mohapatra, Director of Health Services, Odisha, shared insights into the two cases that have raised concerns. The first individual, a Sundargarh resident with a recent travel history to Kerala,…
