Bhubaneswar: Weightlifter Jhili Dalabehera and shooter Shriyanka Sadangi were conferred with the prestigious Biju Patnaik Sports Award. On the occasion of National Sports Day, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik felicitated sportspersons in different categories during an award ceremony held at Convention Centre in Loka Seva Bhawan Bhubaneswar. They were felicitated for their outstanding performance in sports…
Bhubaneswar: With an aim to scout grassroots innovators, women entrepreneurs, and promote entrepreneurship among the youth, Chief Minister Patnaik launched Startup Odisha Yatra 2.0. A flagship initiative of Startup Odisha, the Yatra will cover over 100 educational institutions in 30 districts over 60 days. Odisha has a mission of 5000 Startups by 2025 and Startup Odisha…
Bhubaneswar: To increase the footfall of tourists and boost the tourism sector in Odisha, the state government has decided to develop eco-tourism and nature camps in 13 new places. Chief Secretary Suresh Chandra Mahapatra on August 26 approved 10 new spots for eco-retreats with nigh stay facilities and three new spots for development of nature…
Finally good news for Indian football lovers. FIFA, the apex football body has decided to lift the suspension imposed on the All India Football Federation (AIFF) due to undue influence from third parties. FIFA in a statement said, “The decision was taken after FIFA received confirmation that the mandate of the committee of administrators that…
Bhubaneswar: To promote equal and sensitive representation of gender in the media UNICEF Odisha organized a workshop on Gender Sensitive Reporting and Writing for journalists in Odisha on August 25. According to global data presented at the workshop, only 23 percent of the content in the media are related to women while less than half…
Bhubaneswar: The makers of the much-awaited Odia film ‘Adieu Godard’ are excited for the theatrical release of their film on September 2 in the multiplexes across Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. The film will also have a theatrical screening in Kolkata, Mumbai, and London, while it will be released digitally across US and Canada. Shot exquisitely in Odisha,…
New Delhi: The organisers of the Legends League Cricket tournament announced the names of the venues where the matches for the league will be held. There will be four teams in the tournament which is scheduled from September 16 to October 8, 2022. The team Indian Maharajas will be led by BCCI President Sourav Ganguly…
Ziro: After a gap of two years, the popular musical extravaganza of India is all set to witness artistic performances from some of the best music bands from the country and aboard in the picturesque Ziro Valley of Arunachal Pradesh. The ninth edition of the ‘Ziro Festival of Music 2022’ will be held from 29…
Malkangiri: Over 500 Maoist supporters and sympathisers from 15 villages under Chitrakonda Block of Swabhiman Anchal in Malkangir district surrendered before the police on August 22. Active Maoist and sympathisers from Dabal Pahad, Ralegada, Chintalduli, Korrapalli, Tekpadar, Palankrayi, Tatipahad, Eskapalli, Sarukabandha, Durgam, Banajholi, Chikatpalli, Jajpalli, Gajalmamidi and Sitapalli of Ralegada Gram Panchayat under Papermetla police…
Bhubaneswar: To ensure the successful hosting of the Hockey Men’s World Cup in 2023, the Odisha government on Monday conducted a high-level preparatory meeting under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. “In a few months from now the State will once again host the Hockey Men’s World Cup in 2023. In order to ensure…
