Khordha: Historic Gada Khordha came alive with stories of Odisha’s past as heritage enthusiasts from across the state gathered for the inaugural Khordha Heritage Walks (KHW), exploring temples, forts, ancient maths, ponds and other sites associated with the region’s rich cultural legacy. The initiative, organised by young heritage enthusiasts, seeks to encourage greater public participation…
Bhubaneswar: Strengthening urban governance and improving the performance of municipal bodies took centre stage at the Odisha Urban Conclave 2026, where the state government reviewed key urban development programmes and outlined priorities for making cities more efficient, resilient and citizen-friendly. Organised by the Housing & Urban Development Department at the Convention Centre Auditorium, Lok Seva…
Bhubaneswar: Strengthening the capacity of urban local bodies and accelerating the delivery of essential civic infrastructure will be at the centre of the Odisha Urban Conclave 2026, to be held in Bhubaneswar on August 23. Organised by the Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department, the Review-cum-Orientation programme will bring together senior government officials, municipal leaders,…
Amstelveen: India’s hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 suffered a major setback after the men’s team went down 1-3 to co-hosts the Netherlands in their opening Pool E match of Stage 2 at the Wagener Hockey Stadium. The defeat leaves India without a point in the pool, while the…
Bhubaneswar: Students of Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS), Karanjia delivered an impressive performance at the CBSE Cluster Championships 2026–27, winning seven medals in athletics and securing qualification for the national-level competition. Competing against nearly 1,252 participants from more than 300 schools across Odisha, West Bengal and Chhattisgarh, the EMRS Karanjia contingent demonstrated strong performances across…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha teacher Padaraj Umakanta Nayak, Headmaster of Government High School, Alipingal, has been selected for the National Teacher Award 2026 for his contribution to school education, innovative teaching practices and promotion of science learning among students. Nayak, who began his teaching career as an Assistant Teacher at Marichpur High School, Baramundali, on February 20,…
Varanasi/Bhubaneswar: From intricate Pattachitra and silver filigree to Odissi performances and traditional Odia cuisine, the cultural diversity of Odisha has come alive in Varanasi with the launch of Odisha Parab 2026, a three-day showcase aimed at taking the State’s heritage and tourism offerings to a wider audience. The festival, which began on Saturday at the…
Varanasi/Bhubaneswar: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo has called for a more integrated approach to tourism development, with the hospitality sector playing a larger role in supporting farmers, artisans, local businesses and the clean energy ecosystem. Addressing the inaugural session of the 56th Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) Annual…
Bhubaneswar: With floodwaters receding in several parts of Odisha, the state government has shifted its focus to preventing disease outbreaks and strengthening healthcare services in the affected areas. The Health Department has deployed senior officials to four flood-hit districts to oversee post-flood health measures and assess requirements on the ground. The officials have been tasked…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has set a clear target of eliminating fatalities in sanitation work, with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi calling for greater use of mechanisation, modern equipment and emerging technologies to protect sanitation workers from hazardous cleaning operations. Speaking at the 2nd National Workshop on GARIMA at the Lok Seva Bhawan Convention Centre on Saturday,…
