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Thrilling Opener at Kalinga Super Cup as Punjab FC and Chennaiyin FC Battle to a 1-1 Draw

Bhubaneswar: In an electrifying encounter at the Kalinga Stadium, Punjab FC (PFC) and Chennaiyin FC played out a thrilling 1-1 draw in their inaugural match of Group C in the Kalinga Super Cup. The exciting clash saw early goals, stellar saves, and a double expulsion, ending with both teams securing a point each. PFC Head…

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Gujarat Giants Upset Odisha Juggernauts in Thrilling Semifinal Clash of Ultimate Kho Kho League Season 2

Cuttack: In a high-voltage encounter at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, the defending champions, Odisha Juggernauts, faced a stunning defeat at the hands of Gujarat Giants in the first semifinal of Season 2. Despite an electrifying atmosphere, Gujarat took the lead with a score of 19-10 at halftime, securing a 29-27 victory as the clock ticked down…

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Odisha Govt Issues Fog Safety Advisory as Dense Fog Blankets the State

Bhubaneswar: With dense fog enveloping Odisha over the past few days, the state government has issued a crucial advisory to address the challenges faced by commuters. The Transport department, through a press release on Thursday, provided essential guidelines to ensure safety on the roads amid reduced visibility, minimizing the risk of accidents. The advisory urges…

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Odisha CM Unveils 389 Transformed Schools in 5 Districts Under 5T Initiative

Bhubaneswar: In a significant stride towards enhancing educational infrastructure, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated 389 schools in five districts on Thursday. The transformation of these schools was carried out under the 5T Initiative of the Odisha government in its fourth phase. The schools, strategically located in Ganjam, Jharsuguda, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapada, and Bargarh districts, underwent a…

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Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation Clinches Double Honours in Swachh Survekshan 2023

Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has emerged as a beacon of sanitation excellence, securing two prestigious awards under the Swachh Bharat Mission Scheme during the Swachh Survekshan 2023. The central government, in a special ceremony, bestowed these accolades upon BMC, with Manoj Joshi, Secretary of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MOHUA), presenting…

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State-Level Mock Exercise Enhances Chemical Disaster Preparedness in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: In a proactive move to bolster preparedness and response capabilities in the face of potential chemical disasters, Odisha, in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), conducted a comprehensive State-level Mock Exercise on Chemical Disaster on January 11. The exercise spanned 28 identified industries across 10 districts, including Angul, Balasore, Bhadrak, Cuttack, Ganjam,…

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Odisha Advances Compensatory Afforestation Strategies: Chief Secretary Chairs Steering Committee Meeting

Bhubaneswar: A State Level Steering Committee meeting of the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management & Planning Authority (CAMPA) in Odisha was convened under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Pradeep Kumar Jena on Thursday. The meeting, held at Lokseva Bhawan, focused on reviewing and advancing strategies for afforestation and environmental conservation in the state. Chief Secretary Jena,…

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Govt preparing Guidelines for Prevention of Greenwashing by companies with a view to protect consumer interest

New Delhi: Consumer’s interest is of paramount importance, said Shri Rohit Kumar Singh, Secretary Department of Consumer Affairs and Chief Commissioner of Central Consumer Protection Authority while chairing the 3rd meeting of committee to prepare Guideline for “Protection of consumer against Greenwashing” here

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