New Delhi: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, today conferred the National Panchayat Awards 2024 upon 45 distinguished awardees at a ceremony in New Delhi. The awards, spanning multiple categories, celebrate exemplary contributions by Panchayats to sustainable and inclusive development across the nation. In her address, President Murmu emphasized the critical role of villages in…
Bhubaneswar: The 39th National Junior Athletics Championship concluded with a grand closing ceremony at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, showcasing exceptional athletic talent from across the country. Team Haryana emerged as the overall champion, amassing an impressive 303 points, while Tamil Nadu secured the runners-up position with 269 points. Haryana also clinched top honors in…
New Delhi: In a momentous tribute to Tamil poet and freedom fighter Subramania Bharati, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a comprehensive compendium of his works, Kaala Varisaiyil Bharathiyar Padaippugal, at New Delhi. The occasion marked the culmination of six decades of tireless effort by renowned litterateur Seeni Vishwanathan, who meticulously compiled the 21-volume anthology. Speaking…
New Delhi: The Grand Finale of the Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2024, a flagship initiative promoting innovation and problem-solving among students, was virtually inaugurated by Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan today. The event, held across 51 centers nationwide, also witnessed the participation of Union Minister of State for Education Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, senior officials,…
Bhubaneswar: The winter session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly, which commenced on November 26, was adjourned sine die by Speaker Surama Padhy on December 10, nearly 20 days ahead of its scheduled conclusion on December 31. During the session, the Assembly passed the Appropriation Bill (Two), 2024, granting the state government permission to utilize ₹12,156…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC) is set to launch Odisha Walks, a series of curated city trails in Cuttack, Puri, and Sambalpur, starting January 2025. The initiative aims to transform these cities into vibrant urban destinations, enhancing their appeal for tourists and locals alike. “Odisha Walks will celebrate the rich history, natural resources,…
Bhubaneswar: Following the recent appointment of IPS officer D.S. Kutey as Inspector General (IG) of the Border Security Force (BSF), three more senior IPS officers from the Odisha cadre have been deputed to central roles. The officers—1997-batch IPS officer Asheet Kumar Panigrahi, 1998-batch IPS officer Amitav Thakur, and 1998-batch IPS officer Rajesh Kumar—will take up…
Bhubaneswar: To address the growing traffic congestion in the state capital, the Odisha government has unveiled plans to construct a flyover, a new ring road, and multiple Railway Overbridges (ROBs). These projects aim to ease the burden of increasing vehicular traffic as Bhubaneswar’s population continues to rise. The Public Works Department presented these proposals to…
Puri: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is set to begin the long-awaited renovation of the Puri Srimandir Ratna Bhandar from December 17, 2024. The renovation, aimed at preserving and strengthening the iconic treasury of the Jagannath Temple, was discussed during a meeting of the Chhatisha Niyog, chaired by Srimandir Chief Administrator Dr. Arabinda Kumar…
Bhubaneswar: The Directorate of Ports & Inland Water Transport, Odisha, has entered into a strategic partnership with the National Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways, and Coasts (NTCPWC) at IIT Madras through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop the Odisha Maritime Perspective Plan (OMPP). The agreement was formally signed in the presence…
