Konark: The third evening of the Konark Festival 2025 unfolded with vibrant cultural splendour as dignitaries and artists came together to celebrate India’s classical heritage. The Lamp Lighting Ceremony, graced by Tourism Commissioner-cum-Secretary Balwant Singh, Additional District Magistrate of Puri Sarat Chandra Behera, and Magar Dhanaji Raoso, DFO, Puri Wildlife Division, set the tone for…
Bhubaneswar: The Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department, in collaboration with the Odisha Sahitya Akademi, today celebrated the birth anniversary of Maa Ramadevi, honouring the life and legacy of one of Odisha’s most revered freedom fighters and social reformers. Odia Language, Literature & Culture Minister Surjyabanshi Suraj attended the programme as Chief Guest and paid…
New Delhi: Odisha has earned national recognition for its outstanding progress in disability rights and inclusion, securing the Best State/UT Award for Effective Implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 at the National Awards Ceremony 2025. The prestigious event was held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, as part of the observance of…
Bhubaneswar: The 37th Sub-Junior National Badminton Championship began today at the iconic Kalinga Stadium, marking yet another milestone in Odisha’s growing reputation as a premier sporting destination. The six-day championship, scheduled from 1st to 6th December, is being jointly organised by the Badminton Association of India, the Odisha State Badminton Association and the Sports &…
Bhubaneswar: In a landmark move reflecting Odisha’s commitment to people-centric governance, the iconic Raj Bhavan has officially been renamed as ‘Lok Bhavan’. A formal notification announcing the change was issued on Monday, signifying a major shift in the state’s administrative identity. The renaming was approved by Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati following a directive…
Bhubaneswar: A five-day hands-on skill development training programme for Class XII students and vocational instructors of Government Vocational Higher Secondary Schools began today at the Central Tool Room & Training Centre (CTTC) and the World Skill Centre (WSC). Organised by the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), Odisha under the School & Mass Education Department,…
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida today inaugurated KALIKA — the Crèche Facility at Kharavel Bhawan, developed to provide safe, nurturing day-care support for the children of working mothers and staff. The initiative strengthens work-life balance within government establishments and marks a step forward in inclusive, empathetic workplace support systems. With colourful activity spaces, trained…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s efforts to build a modern, sustainable and inclusive public transport system received national recognition as the Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) earned a Special Mention Award at the 18th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Summit. Announcing the achievement, Housing & Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mohapatra said that Odisha will host the 19th…
Bhubaneswar: The OdiaPreneur Smart Odisha Hackathon 3.0, a state-level initiative aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurial skills among young learners, is set to engage thousands of Higher Secondary students across Odisha. The hackathon is being jointly organised by the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), IIT Bhubaneswar’s Research and Entrepreneurship division, and UNICEF. Marking the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha took a significant step toward strengthening gender equity in agriculture today as Deputy Chief Ministers Shri Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and Smt. Pravati Parida jointly inaugurated the Gender Responsive Cell (GRC) at Krushi Bhawan. The Cell has been established in collaboration with the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and is designed to…
