New Delhi: A devastating earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday night, killing at least 812 people and leaving many more injured. As rescue operations struggle to reach remote areas, India has expressed solidarity and pledged humanitarian assistance to the quake-hit nation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed condolences through social media on Monday, describing the tragedy…
Bhubaneswar: In a move to make public transport and tourism services more accessible, the Odisha government on Monday announced the expansion of its Odisha Yatri app with two new features—‘Ama Bus’ ticket booking and online ticketing for Chilika boating at Satapada. The initiative, led by the Commerce and Transport Department, is expected to simplify travel…
Bhubaneswar: Marking Local Self-Governance Day, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday rolled out a series of modern, commuter-friendly features under the ‘Ama Bus’ service, aimed at revolutionizing public transport across Odisha. The initiatives, launched by the Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) under the Housing and Urban Development Department, include the National Common Mobility Card…
Bhubaneswar: Expanding the reach of urban governance, the Odisha government has announced the creation of 16 new Notified Area Councils (NACs) and 7 new municipalities across the state. The decision was made public by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi during the Local Self-Governance Day celebrations held at the Railway Auditorium in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. The…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s cultural landscape received a major boost today with the inauguration of a modern Audio and Chroma Recording Studio at Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya. The facility, equipped with advanced features, is expected to serve as a hub for preserving and promoting the state’s diverse music, dance, and theatre traditions. The studio was inaugurated by Odia…
Bhubaneswar: The World Kitchen Garden Day was celebrated with enthusiasm on Sunday at the State Quality Control Laboratory, organized by the Kitchen Gardeners’ Association (KGA). The event underscored the importance of organic and natural farming, the conservation of indigenous seeds, and the growing demand for chemical-free, nutritious food. The celebration brought together eminent personalities, including…
Bhubaneswar: The vibrant celebrations of Karama Purba Sandhya, organised by the Oraon Cultural Society in Chandrashekharpur, turned into a momentous occasion on Friday with the participation of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. The Chief Minister hailed Karama Puja as a festival that embodies unity, respect for labour, and harmony with nature. Announcing key measures for…
Bhubaneswar: The State-Level Gotipua Dance Festival began today at the Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odissi Research Centre, celebrating Odisha’s age-old dance tradition. The three-day festival, organised with the support of the Odia Language, Literature & Culture Department in collaboration with the Research Centre, Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi, and Lokakala Sangha, will continue till 1st September. As…
Bhubaneswar: Nobel Laureate Prof. Michael Kremer and a 12-member delegation from the University of Chicago on Saturday visited Krushi Bhavan to review their ongoing research on weather forecast dissemination systems and their effectiveness among Odisha’s farming communities. At a meeting chaired by Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Principal Secretary of the Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment Department…
Bhubaneswar: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday called upon states that have not yet constituted legislative committees for the welfare of Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) to do so, emphasising their crucial role in advancing social justice and ensuring accountability. Birla was addressing reporters at the conclusion of the two-day National Conference…
