New Delhi: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, hailed IIT Ropar for championing the growth of Agri StartUps in smaller towns and reshaping India’s innovation landscape. Speaking at the Pragati Founder Forum, hosted by IIT Ropar and supported by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), the minister…
Bhubaneswar: In a spellbinding evening celebrating the enduring elegance of Odissi, Sṛjan – Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odissi Nrityabasa presented its annual student showcase, Upasaraṇam 2025, at Rabindra Mandap, Bhubaneswar. Aptly titled “Upasaraṇam”—moving towards excellence, the event highlighted the institution’s unwavering commitment to classical dance training, performance, and creativity since its inception in 1993. The programme…
Mumbai: In a landmark move toward gender equity in India’s maritime sector, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, unveiled the ‘Sagar Mein Samman’ (SMS) policy at the inaugural International Day for Women in Maritime celebration held in Mumbai. The policy is a major step in creating a future-ready, inclusive maritime workforce by…
New Delhi: In a major push to deepen the reach of sports across all corners of the country, the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS) has launched a comprehensive Annual Sports Calendar under the flagship Khelo India initiative. This initiative marks a strategic shift toward structured, year-round engagement with young athletes and reflects the…
Yupia: In a heart-pounding finale at the Golden Jubilee Stadium, India U19s showcased remarkable grit and composure to defeat Bangladesh 4-3 in a penalty shootout, clinching their second consecutive SAFF U19 Championship title. The game had ended 1-1 after regulation time, before the young Indian side held their nerve in the tie-breaker. The contest began…
Bhubaneswar: To boost the pace of development in Odisha’s interior districts, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi paid a day-long visit to Boudh on Sunday, where he chaired a high-level review meeting and inspected the status of key infrastructure and welfare projects. The review meeting, held at the District Collector’s Conference Hall, focused on assessing progress,…
Bhubaneswar: With the formal closure of the Smart Cities Mission on March 31, 2025, the Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited (BSCL) is now focusing on the long-term sustainability and management of the extensive infrastructure developed under the initiative. In this context, the 3rd meeting of the Empowered Committee on Asset Management of BSCL was held today…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to bolster the state’s agricultural infrastructure and reduce post-harvest losses, the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment convened a key discussion with members of the Odisha Cold Storage Association and aspiring cold storage entrepreneurs. The meeting, chaired by Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Principal Secretary of the department, was held at the…
Cannes, France: Odisha’s regional cinema witnessed a proud moment on the international stage as the first look of Baghuni (Dance Like a Tiger), an Odia feature film, was unveiled at the 78th Cannes Film Festival. The film’s debut took place at the Bharat Pavilion, organized by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India….
Bhubaneswar: In a landmark step aimed at transforming emergency medical transportation in the state, the Government of Odisha is set to introduce a comprehensive regulatory framework for private ambulance services. The initiative was deliberated in a high-level meeting chaired by Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, Commerce & Transport Department, and co-chaired by Aswathy S., Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Health…
