Bhubaneswar: In a shocking incident, a 14-year-old boy was critically a javelin injured after a javelin pierced through his neck during a school sports event in Bolangir. The incident happened during the annual school event held at Agalpur Panchayat High School. The javelin pierced through the throat of a student of the ninth standard. He was…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is all set to rise as the sports hub in coming years with all the necessary modern amenities, said Chief Secretary Suresh Chandra Mahapatra at a book launching ceremony held in the city. Joining as chief guest, he unveiled a book titled as ‘Seizing The Opportunity: The Artist’s Gallery For Penalty Corner &…
Puri: Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has decided to ban mobile phones in the premises of Jagannath temple from January 1, 2023. As per the new rules, violators will face stringent punishment. The fresh rule will apply to everyone including policemen, servitors and employees of the shrine. Persons entering the 12th-Century shrine shall have to…
Bhubaneswar: Twenty youth entrepreneurs were awarded certificates of merits under the Odisha WASHpreneur fellowship programme 2022 during an Investors Meet jointly organised by UNICEF and PANTISS. The event aimed to attract investors to get their support for the youth WASHpreneur or cohorts to make their dream into reality. Speaking on the occasion Sipra Saxena, Officer-In-Charge…
Bhubaneswar: The popular tribal paintings of Saora, Kolha, Lanjia Saora, Dongria Kondha, Gond, Juang, Oraon, Kutia Kondha, and Santhal tribes have been approved to be included in the list of handicrafts in Odisha. The Handlooms, Textiles, and Handicrafts minister Rita Sahu has approved the proposal of the Directorate of Handicrafts to provide handicraft status to…
Cuttack: With 35 days left for the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023, the silver city is gearing up for the opening ceremony to be organised by Hockey India at the Barabati Stadium. The opening ceremony will be organised ahead of the Hockey World Cup, scheduled to be held in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela of…
Bhubaneswar: The trophy tour of the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023 has commenced in Bhubaneswar with Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik handing over the trophy to Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey. Wishing the trophy tour a grand success, Chief Minister Patnaik said, “I hope the Hockey Men’s World Cup Trophy Tour will build excitement…
Bhubaneswar: The five-day workshop-cum-seminar organised by the Poverty and Human Development Monitoring Agency (PHDMA) saw a first-of-its-kind beneficiary meet along with inspiring stories from sector-specific personalities. The workshop called PHDMA Fest 2022 concluded on November 30. The fest aimed to give government scheme beneficiaries a platform to share their stories. Over 10 beneficiaries from across…
Bhubaneswar: To keep the city clean, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has included two mechanical garbage suction machines called ‘Jatayu’. The machine has the capacity to suck 273 cubic feet (100 kg) of waste per minute, including green waste from vegetable markets. Two agencies will handle the machines. While the agency named ‘Jagruti’ will deploy…
Bhubaneswar: The boost the Self Help Groups of Odisha, the Department of Mission Shakti on Saturday signed five Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with leading corporate houses and institutions like the Directorate of Horticulture, Indian School of Business (ISB), Beauty & Wellness Sector Skill Council (B&WSSC), Rubber, Chemical and Petrochemical Skill Development Council (RCPSDC) and Flipkart…
