Publications Division Launches New Chhota Bheem Comic Series to Promote Indian Storytelling

New Delhi: The Publications Division of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting today launched the latest Chhota Bheem comic series at Bharat Mandapam, reaffirming its commitment to nurturing Indian content creation and delivering culturally rooted narratives to young readers. The event also featured a discussion on the creative journey and enduring appeal of Chhota Bheem,…

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Train Services Disrupted in Rayagada After Boulder Falls on Track

Rayagada: Train operations on the Rayagada route came to a standstill for nearly six hours late Wednesday night after a massive boulder crashed onto the railway track near Majhigariani Temple in Odisha’s Rayagada district. Quick action by railway staff helped avert a possible major accident. The incident took place when the Visakhapatnam-Korba Link Express was…

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Sacred Rakhis for Lord Jagannath and Siblings Ready for Rakhi Purnima at Puri Srimandir

Bhubaneswar: As Puri Srimandir prepares for the auspicious Rakhi Purnima tomorrow, the Patara Bisoi servitors are giving final touches to the intricately crafted rakhis and gua malas that will adorn Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra in a ritual steeped in tradition and symbolism. In a unique reflection of sibling love, Devi Subhadra ties…

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Odisha Partners with IIM Sambalpur to Develop First State Bio-Economy Report

Bhubaneswar: With biotechnology emerging as a key driver of sustainable development and innovation, Odisha is taking a strategic leap to build a strong bio-economy framework. In a landmark move, the Government of Odisha has entrusted the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Sambalpur with the task of preparing the state’s first Bio-Economy Report, which will map…

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Odisha Mourns the Loss of Veteran Leader Bibhuti Bhusan Singh Mardaraj

Bhubaneswar: Bibhuti Bhusan Singh Mardaraj, former Deputy Speaker of the Odisha Legislative Assembly and a stalwart of state politics, passed away on Wednesday night due to cardiac complications. He was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar. He was 70. Belonging to the royal family of Khandpara Gada, Mardaraj was a towering figure in…

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Indian Python Rescued in Malkangiri, Released Safely into Wild

Malkangiri: A full-grown Indian Python was safely rescued from MV-11 village in the Malkangiri Division, thanks to the prompt action of a local snake rescuer working alongside the Wildlife Squad. The snake had reportedly wandered into the village, sparking concern among residents. Instead of taking matters into their own hands, locals informed the Forest Department,…

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