Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s vibrant cultural, literary and artistic heritage received national recognition as four distinguished personalities from the State were conferred the Padma Shri for 2026. The Union government announced the prestigious civilian awards on Sunday, on the eve of the 77th Republic Day celebrations, marking a moment of pride for Odisha. According to the official…
Bhubaneswar: The Mukteswar Dance Festival–2026 has emerged as a major cultural attraction for international tourists, with visitors from Russia, Israel, the United States and several other countries flocking to the historic Mukteswar Temple to witness the splendour of Odisha’s classical dance traditions. The three-day festival, being held from January 23 to 25, is jointly organised…
Bhubaneswar: Ranchi Royals booked their place in the final of the Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2026 with a thrilling 3–2 victory over Hyderabad Toofans in Qualifier 2 at the iconic Kalinga Hockey Stadium here on Sunday. Belgian striker Tom Boon delivered a sensational hat-trick, scoring in the 13th, 15th and 34th minutes, to…
New Delhi: Mark Tully, the veteran journalist, celebrated author and one of the most respected foreign voices on India, passed away on Sunday at a private hospital in Delhi. He was 90. His death was confirmed by senior journalist and close associate Satish Jacob, who said Tully died at Max Hospital, Saket, where he had…
Bhubaneswar: The Odia music fraternity plunged into mourning following the demise of renowned music composer Abhijit Majumdar, who passed away at AIIMS Bhubaneswar on Sunday. He was 54. Majumdar had been undergoing treatment for multiple health complications, including high blood pressure and chronic liver disease, since September 4, 2025. His condition worsened on Saturday night,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s development roadmap and reform momentum took centre stage on Tuesday as Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog Suman Bery, along with Member Dr Arvind Virmani, met Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhawan to review priorities and explore deeper institutional collaboration. The meeting focused on Odisha’s development priorities, ongoing reform initiatives, and…
Chatrapur: Ahead of the much-anticipated Gopalpur Beach Festival, a large-scale “Beach Festival Cleanliness Rally” was organised across the major beaches of Ganjam district, carrying the message of “Clean Beach, Beautiful Odisha” and underscoring the State’s commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable tourism. With the twin objectives of spreading environmental awareness and ensuring a pleasant experience…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards positioning Odisha as a national leader in responsible and citizen-centric artificial intelligence, the State Government today held a high-level strategic meeting with the leadership of Sarvam, an Indian artificial intelligence company. The discussions form part of Odisha’s broader roadmap to build a secure, inclusive, and sovereign AI ecosystem aligned…
Bhubaneswar: In an effort to bridge the gap between global climate negotiations and grassroots action, Youth4Water Plus, with support from UNICEF Odisha, organised a state-level dissemination meeting at the BAKUL Library. The event focused on sharing key takeaways and firsthand experiences from the COP30 conference held in Belem, Brazil, in 2025, and translating those global…
Bhubaneswar: Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a nationwide programme for the disbursement of one lakh PM-SVANidhi loans and the launch of Credit Cards for PM-SVANidhi beneficiaries was organised today from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Odisha actively participated in this landmark national initiative through parallel programmes held across Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in the…
