Bhubaneswar: In response to widespread discontent and reservations from various quarters, Roopa Roshan Sahoo, the Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the ST & SC Development and Minorities, Backward Classes Welfare Department in Odisha, has issued a directive to suspend the recently approved amendment allowing the sale of tribal land to non-tribals. The controversial cabinet decision on November 14,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha took another stride towards becoming a chess hub as it hosted a grand felicitation ceremony for renowned Grand Masters in India at the Kalinga Stadium. Sports Secretary Vineel Krishna in an event honored chess stalwarts including R Praggnanandhaa, Koneru Humpy, K Sasikiran, S S Ganguly, Abhijit Kunte, and other luminaries, acknowledging their remarkable…
Kolkata: In a nail-biting semi-final clash at the iconic Eden Gardens, Australia emerged victorious against South Africa, setting the stage for an electrifying 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup final against India. Travis Head played a crucial role, top-scoring with 62 runs, supported by key contributions from Steven Smith (30), Josh Inglis (28), Mitchell Starc (16…
Bhubaneswar: With reports of dengue cases emerging in various areas of the city, in a proactive measure to curb the proliferation of malaria and dengue, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has released Western Gambusia fish into four significant drains across the capital city. The decision to introduce Gambusia fish into water bodies was carried out…
Bhubaneswar: To preserve and promote tribal culture, the Special Development Council (SDC), operating under the ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backward Classes Welfare Department distributed musical instruments and dance costumes to tribal cultural troupes across 9 SDC districts. This was done in a state-level event at the Convention Centre, Lok Seva Bhavan to mark…
Mumbai: In a thrilling encounter at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India stamped their authority on the World Cup stage, securing a resounding 70-run victory over New Zealand in the first semifinal of the World Cup. Batting first India set a target of 398 with a loss of three wickets. The New Zealand gave a…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards bolstering the state’s infrastructure, the Odisha Government has approved the commencement of Phase-I of the Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project. This transformative initiative, encompassing the stretch from Bhubaneswar Airport to Trisulia Square, aims to enhance transportation facilities for the public in the regions of Bhubaneswar, Khordha, Cuttack, and Puri. The…
Guwahati: After universities in Kerala, the Gauhati University in Assam has taken a progressive step by implementing menstrual leave for female students along with a 2 percent relaxation in the minimum class attendance requirement, as outlined in a recent notification. As per the directives from the Union Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Women…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant stride towards advancing education, the World Skill Center (WSC) in Bhubaneswar inaugurated an ultramodern Learning Resource Centre (LRC), designed like a library. The newly launched facility is likely to greatly benefit students enrolled in various advanced courses at the World Skill Center. The Learning Resource Centre has been made in association…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha took a definitive step towards promoting indigenous sports by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Arcelor Mittal Nippon Steel (AM/NS India) to establish a High-Performance Centre dedicated to Kho Kho. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik lauded the initiative, emphasizing the state’s commitment to supporting traditional sports like Kho Kho. The collaboration with AMNS…
