Manesar: The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) inaugurated ‘Samarthya: National Competition on Corporate Rescue Strategies 2025’ on March 22, 2025, at its campus in Manesar, Haryana. The two-day event, held on March 22 and 23, provides a dynamic platform for students to develop innovative turnaround strategies for financially distressed businesses, equipping them with practical…
Bhubaneswar: Union Minister for Housing & Urban Affairs and Power, Manohar Lal, conducted a comprehensive review of Odisha’s urban development initiatives, emphasizing the transformation of Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Puri, and Khordha into major Growth Hubs to drive regional economic development. The discussions focused on infrastructure enhancement, industrial expansion, and sustainable urbanization through strategic planning and public-private…
Bhubaneswar: Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, visited Bhubaneswar today to review Odisha’s power sector and held extensive discussions with senior state officials on key infrastructure developments. The meeting focused on fly ash utilization, capacity expansion, transmission infrastructure, and power allocation, underscoring the Centre’s commitment to supporting Odisha’s growing energy…
Bhubaneswar: Undeterred by relentless rain, concerned citizens and local residents gathered for a youth-led Save Gangua Walk in Samantarapur on World Water Day, highlighting the urgent need to restore the historic Gangua River.
Bhubaneswar: Marking World Water Day with a strong push for water conservation and management, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a series of key projects worth ₹1,368 crore. These include 100 newly constructed check dams, four minor irrigation projects, and 18 mega lift irrigation projects aimed at boosting irrigation and water storage across the…
New Delhi: Vinod Kumar Shukla, one of the most celebrated names in Hindi literature, has been selected for the prestigious 59th Jnanpith Award for 2024. The recognition honours his exceptional literary contribution, marked by his innovative style and deep sensitivity towards the human experience. Shukla, who is the 12th Hindi writer to receive this esteemed…
Bhubaneswar: To resolve the Mahanadi water dispute, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai met with his Odisha counterpart, Mohan Charan Majhi, at Lok Seva Bhavan in Bhubaneswar. The meeting, held during Sai’s visit to Odisha, provided a platform for a crucial dialogue between the two leaders on the long-standing issue. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi…
Bhubaneswar: The ‘Lakhpati Didi’ initiative, India’s flagship program aimed at economically empowering women, has emerged as a transformative force in Odisha, placing the state second nationally in creating financially independent women entrepreneurs. With over 9.36 lakh women now earning ₹1 lakh or more annually, Odisha stands as a shining example of grassroots economic empowerment under…
Bhubaneswar: The 7th edition of Kalabhoomi Utsav commenced today at the Odisha Crafts Museum, celebrating the rich heritage of handloom and handicrafts in the state. The five-day-long festival was inaugurated by Guha Poonam Tapas Kumar, Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Handloom, Textiles, and Handicrafts Department, who reaffirmed the department’s commitment to preserving and promoting Odisha’s artisanal traditions. The inaugural…
Bhubaneswar: Cricket fever is set to grip Odisha as Barabati Stadium in Cuttack is expected to be one of the venues for the upcoming T20I series between India and South Africa in December 2025. As per reports from national media, South Africa will embark on a multi-format tour of India, featuring two Test matches, three…
