Cuttack: In a strategic partnership between the State Government and the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA), plans for a comprehensive overhaul of the iconic Barabati Stadium have been unveiled, aiming to transform it into a world-class facility with an estimated investment ranging from Rs 600 to Rs 700 crore. Following the meeting, OCA Vice-President Pankaj Lochan…
Sambalpur: To promote Odia cuisines, the Odisha Tourism Development Corporation has extended its popular dining experience ‘Nimantran’ to Sambalpur. The third branch of Nimantran has been inaugurated at the historic 17th-century Rani Bakhri, the revered Queens Palace in Sambalpur. The launch of the restaurant at Rani Bakhri is not just a gastronomic experience but a…
Cuttack: The Odisha Masters 2023 concluded with thrilling victories, as Satish Kumar Karunakaran claimed the Men’s Singles title, and Nozomi Okuhara secured the Women’s Singles championship. The tournament’s standout performance came from the dynamic duo Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila, who triumphed in the Mixed Doubles category, showcasing remarkable resilience and skill at JN Indoor…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards bolstering road safety and ensuring passenger security, the Command & Control Centre for the Vehicle Location Tracking Device (AIS-140) was inaugurated on Friday. The 24X7 integrated Command & Control Centre, housed in the new Bhubaneswar-II RTO office building, utilizes both GPS-based vehicle tracking and the GSM/GPRS channel to trigger…
Bhubaneswar: Ritesh Agarwal, the visionary founder and CEO of OYO, has unveiled plans to establish five healthcare centers in his native state of Odisha within the next year, focusing on providing essential medical services to the underprivileged. Operated by the health-tech startup ‘Last Mile Care,’ which currently manages 11 health centers across India, these initiatives…
Bhubaneswar: An extensive month-long national campaign shedding light on Anganwadi, titled “Anganwadi: The Lifeline of Rural India,” has been launched in the city by CSOs Odisha Shramajeebee Mancha, Mahila Shramajeebee Mancha, Odisha, and Atmashakti Trust. The primary objective of this campaign is to involve key stakeholders at the grassroots level, including policymakers, CSOs, media, and…
Bhubaneswar: To promote Odisha’s rich cultural and social legacy, the Siddhi Binayak Charitable Trust is poised to host the Jayadev Gouraba Samman 2023 from December 20 to 22 at Goruhat Padia in the Bali Patana area of Bhubaneswar. The three-day extravaganza would be graced by Bollywood icons Suniel Shetty and Gulshan Grover, alongside acclaimed artists…
Bhubaneswar: Expanding its commitment to nurturing sports talent, Odisha has added two new feathers to its cap with the establishment of High Performance Centres (HPCs) in Archery and Sport Climbing. A significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the state of Odisha and Tata Steel today in the presence of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik….
Bhubaneswar: The capital city witnessed the grand finale of the National Road Safety Short Film Festival 2023 on Tuesday, celebrating exceptional cinematic narratives promoting road safety. The Odia film, ‘Biswasta Sathi,’ directed by Amrutanshu Mohapatra from Balasore, clinched the Best Film award in the Odia category, while ‘IF,’ directed by Sreenath S from Kerala, secured…
Odisha is witnessing the rise of a cadre of young bureaucratic leaders dedicated to the welfare and development of tribal communities, and at the forefront of this movement is Swadha Dev Singh, the Collector & District Magistrate of Rayagada. Beyond the corridors of power, Swadha is crafting a legacy of impact and innovation. However, her…
