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…
Sundargarh: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has approved 100 MBBS seats for the 2022-23 academic session in the newly constructed Govt Medical College (GMC) in Sundargarh. The NMC conveyed the approval to the Dean, Govt Medical College, Sundargarh in a letter signed by the Member/President of the Medical Rating and Assessment Board (MRAB), Undergraduate Section, NMC…
Sundargarh: Introduced in April 2017, the Mobile Medical Van (MMV) services in the Sundargarh district have benefited over 19 lakh people over the years to get medical services. Mobile Medical Van is an initiative to provide access to medical services in rural areas, interior pockets, and tribal hamlets in the Sundargarh district. It started by…
