Rourkela: Soorma Hockey Club secured a dramatic 1-1 (4-1 SO) victory over Tamil Nadu Dragons in a nail-biting encounter at the Hero Hockey India League 2024-25. Played at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela, the match saw both teams locked in a stalemate during regulation time before Soorma triumphed in the penalty shootouts to…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has allocated ₹1 crore to ensure the grand success of Dhanu Jatra-2025, slated to be held in Bargarh district from 3rd to 13th January. This iconic festival, a vibrant showcase of Odisha’s cultural heritage, is being elevated with new initiatives aimed at securing international recognition, as highlighted by Culture Minister Suryabanshi…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi on Sunday visited Ranpur block in Nayagarh district to assess the crop damage caused by unseasonal rains between December 20 and 26. Accompanied by Assembly Speaker and Ranpur MLA Surama Padhy and Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari, the Chief Minister interacted with affected farmers and assured them of comprehensive support….
Baripada: Tigress Zeenat, who strayed from Odisha’s Similipal Tiger Reserve and ventured into the forests of West Bengal, was tranquilized on Sunday afternoon in Bankura district’s Gopalpur forest. Efforts are now underway to transport her safely back to Odisha, officials said. The operation, led by a joint team from Odisha and West Bengal’s Forest Departments,…
Rourkela: The much-anticipated Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 season began with an electrifying match at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela. Delhi SG Pipers edged out Gonasika in a tightly contested penalty shootout after the teams were locked at 2-2 during regulation time. Argentina’s Tomas Domene (5’, 39’) starred for Delhi SG Pipers…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed officials to complete the assessment of crop damage caused by unseasonal rains and identify affected farmers by December 30. In a review meeting held at Lok Seva Bhavan today, the Chief Minister emphasized the need for meticulous efforts to ensure that no farmer is left out of…
Bhubaneswar: In a heartfelt call for environmental consciousness, three prominent Odisha Ministers have urged the public to replace flower bouquets with potted plants as New Year gifts. This initiative, championed by the Bakul Foundation, aims to blend climate action with cultural practices and foster a sustainable future. Speaking at a press conference organized by the…
Bhubaneswar: The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) Chairman and Managing Director, Lalit Gupta, met Odisha Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, at Lokseva Bhavan today. The meeting focused on critical issues concerning cotton production, procurement, and market facilities in the state. During the discussions, Gupta…
Bhubaneswar: Zeenat, a tigress who wandered nearly 200 kilometers from Odisha’s Similipal Tiger Reserve to West Bengal’s Bandwan forest, has been located in an open area near a dam, making tranquillisation efforts more feasible. Prem Kumar Jha, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife), Odisha, shared the update on the tigress, who had traveled extensively since…
Bhubaneswar: The three-day National Conference on Advancements in Materials Chemistry, organized by the Orissa Chemical Society (OCS), commenced today at the Odisha University of Technology and Research (OUTR). The event was inaugurated by Odisha’s Minister for Science and Technology, Krushna Chandra Patra, who highlighted the pivotal role of chemistry in scientific progress and emphasized the…
