Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inspired tribal students to seize the myriad opportunities offered by mother language-based education, computer programs, and health check-ups initiated by the state government. Addressing the audience at the state-level felicitation ceremony for Zonal Sargiful-2023 winners at Lokseva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar, the Chief Minister underscored the importance of cultural awareness and…

Bhubaneswar: UNICEF, in collaboration with Odisha Women in Media (OWM), hosted a media round table on the ‘Portrayal of Children in Media’ in Bhubaneswar on Friday. The event aimed to underscore the significant role of media in safeguarding and promoting children’s rights, fostering essential conversations about their depiction in media narratives. During the discussions, participants…

New Delhi: The emergence of the new coronavirus variant JN.1 has led to increased vigilance as India reports 21 cases of this variant across the country, according to VK Paul, a member of the government think tank NITI Aayog (Health). The majority of cases, with 19 instances, have been identified in Goa, while Maharashtra and…

Bhubaneswar: Renowned poet Ashutos Parida from Odisha has been honoured with the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award for 2023 in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Odia literature. The accolade is bestowed upon him for his remarkable Odia poetry collection titled ‘Aprastuta Mrutyu.’ The Sahitya Akademi Awards, which celebrate excellence in literature across 24 languages in…

Bhubaneswar: In a momentous decision aimed at nurturing and promoting the linguistic treasure of Odia, the Odisha Cabinet has approved to organise ‘Biswa Odia Bhasa Sammilani.’ This groundbreaking three-day conference, scheduled for February 2024 in Bhubaneswar, signifies a crucial stride in the endeavour to propagate and safeguard the essence of the Odia language globally. The…

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…