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…
Cuttack: The Odisha Masters 2023 commenced at the JN Indoor Stadium in Cuttack. Acknowledged as one of Asia’s premier badminton competitions, the tournament features an impressive prize pool of USD 100,000 and holds the distinguished status of being a BWF Tour Super 100 event. Day 1 witnessed spirited matches with players from more than 30…
Bhubaneswar: In a pioneering collaboration between the Sports & Youth Services Department, Odisha, and ‘Aspire for Her,’ a groundbreaking initiative named “HER Sport Ki Champion” was unveiled today. This initiative is dedicated to empowering and supporting women in sports as they transition to their post-athletic careers. “HER Sport Ki Champion” by Aspire For Her is…
Bhubaneswar: In a historic move, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated India’s largest Sports Science Centre at the Kalinga Stadium, establishing a transformative partnership with Abhinav Bindra. This facility, designed to serve athletes from diverse disciplines, is positioned to become a focal point for injury management, rehabilitation, recovery, and performance enhancement. It promises to comprehensively address…
Bhubaneswar: The two-day Odisha Concours D’Elegance vintage car exhibition commenced at Baramunda playground in the city on Saturday. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the event. A stunning collection of 52 vintage and classic cars from seven states is on display at the exhibition, organized in collaboration with Odisha Tourism. The expo features an impressive array…
Bhubaneswar: In a move towards greater inclusivity, the Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, is set to implement special arrangements for the physically challenged, allowing them to partake in the darshan of the deities. Ranjan Das, Chief Administrator of the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), shared this announcement after the Niti Sub-Committee meeting. As part of…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards transforming the skilling landscape in Odisha, NUA Odisha (Nutana Unnata Abhilasha) unveiled a series of groundbreaking initiatives. The emphasis on decentralized skilling marks a pivotal shift, aligning with the state’s commitment to empower the youth. Chief minister Naveen Patnaik launched the initiative on Friday. Key Initiatives Unveiled: MoU with…
Bhubaneswar: Unveiling a new chapter in Odisha’s educational journey, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik ceremoniously laid the foundation for the Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies at Infovalley Bhubaneswar today. Championed by the Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal Trust, this esteemed institute, situated across 40 acres of state-provided land, is poised to reserve 30 percent of its…
As the looming threat of the Severe Cyclonic Storm “Michaung” intensifies, the coastal areas of South Andhra Pradesh, particularly between Nellore and Machilipatnam, including Bapatla, are bracing for impact. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has projected a landfall during the forenoon of 5th December, accompanied by maximum sustained wind speeds of 90-100 kmph and gusts…
