Bhubaneswar: With temperatures soaring across Odisha, the state government has launched an intensive awareness campaign to safeguard vulnerable communities from the health risks of extreme heat. Deputy Chief Minister Prabhati Parida flagged off the ‘Heatwave Awareness Van Campaign’ on Monday at Gita Govinda Bhawan in Bhubaneswar, marking the beginning of a two-month outreach drive. Spearheaded…
Bhubaneswar: The iconic Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar turned into a sea of serenity today as more than 6,000 Yoga enthusiasts gathered to participate in a mass session of the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP), marking a key milestone in the 75-day countdown to the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025. The event witnessed the launch of…
Bhubaneswar: Bringing pride to Odisha and India, internationally acclaimed sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik from Puri has been awarded the Fred Darrington Sand Master Award at the Sandworld 2025 International Sand Art Festival held in Weymouth, United Kingdom. This prestigious recognition marks a historic milestone, as Pattnaik becomes the first Indian artist to receive the coveted…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police today officially kickstarted the countdown to the 73rd All India Police Hockey Championship 2025 with a spirited curtain-raiser ceremony at Police Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. Held under the aegis of the All India Police Sports Control Board, the event marked the formal beginning of one of the most prestigious and anticipated tournaments in…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi departed for New Delhi today on a two-day visit packed with high-level engagements and strategic meetings with industry leaders. The visit is aimed at fostering partnerships, attracting major investments, and steering Odisha toward becoming a leading industrial powerhouse. During his visit, CM Majhi will address a gathering of key stakeholders,…
Rameswaram: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation multiple transformative infrastructure projects worth over ₹8,300 crore in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. The Prime Minister also inaugurated India’s first vertical lift sea bridge—the New Pamban Rail Bridge—marking a new chapter in the country’s engineering and connectivity landscape. Addressing a massive gathering,…
New Delhi: In a remarkable display of humanitarian commitment and professionalism, the Indian Navy’s mission-deployed stealth frigate INS Trikand, currently operating in the Central Arabian Sea, rendered critical medical assistance to a severely injured Pakistani crew member aboard a fishing vessel on April 4, 2025. The assistance was provided approximately 350 nautical miles east of…
Hyderabad: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, lauded the transformative scientific contributions of Hyderabad’s premier CSIR institutions during a high-level review meeting. The Minister commended the achievements of CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT), CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute (CSIR-NGRI), and CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CSIR-CCMB), highlighting…
New Delhi: In a landmark step toward empowering tribal entrepreneurship, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs showcased 45 tribal-led startups at the Startup Mahakumbh held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event, organised under the flagship initiative “DhartiAaba Tribepreuners 2025” as part of Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh celebrations, reflected the dynamic spirit of tribal India through innovations…
Sundargarh: In a determined push to strengthen healthcare access for tribal communities, especially in remote and underserved regions, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched a series of focused health initiatives. A major milestone in this mission is the two-day mega medical camp inaugurated today at Sundargarh Government Medical College & Hospital in Odisha. Organised…
