New Delhi: A high-intensity explosion near the Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening claimed at least eight lives and left several people injured, triggering panic in the busy Chandni Chowk-Red Fort area. The blast occurred in a parked Hyundai i20 car near Gate Number 1 of the metro station, officials said. According to the…
The 16th edition of Odisha Manaska, the monthly discussion circle by city-based aspiring think tank All Things Odisha, was held on Sunday at the head office of ExtraOdinari and Safe Odisha For Her (SOFH) in Saheed Nagar.
New Delhi: Odisha has been nationally recognised for its progressive efforts in promoting sustainable and people-centric urban mobility. The Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT), Bhubaneswar, has been awarded the “Special Mention Award in Urban Transport” for its flagship initiatives Ama Bus and Ama E-Ride. The honour was conferred under the category “Running Trophy for the…
Bhubaneswar: The Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh is being observed across the country from November 1 to November 15, 2025, to celebrate the cultural heritage of tribal communities and acknowledge their significant role in shaping the nation. As part of this nationwide celebration, the Odisha State Tribal Museum is hosting a series of special programmes marking the…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government is advancing its Lift Irrigation (LI) initiatives to ensure water security, enhance agricultural productivity and provide equitable access to irrigation, especially in upland and drought-prone areas where conventional canal irrigation is not feasible. The efforts align with the State’s commitment to the Viksit Bharat vision, aiming to provide assured, year-round irrigation…
The city’s much-loved heritage initiative, Ekamra Walks, made a grand return today with its 9th edition- carrying the message “Clean Heritage, Green Future.”
New Delhi: Justice Surya Kant, one of the most respected voices in the Indian judiciary, has been appointed as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI). The appointment, announced through an official communiqué by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), will take effect from November 24, 2025. From the quiet lanes of Petwar village in Haryana’s…
Bhubaneswar: In a tribute to India’s national song, the Odisha government has announced that all schools across the state will hold a collective singing of ‘Vande Mataram’ on November 7. The initiative is part of the nationwide observance marking the 150th anniversary of the iconic song. The Odia Language, Literature & Culture Department has issued…
Bhubaneswar: The “Subhadra Shakti Mela 2025,” Odisha’s annual celebration of women’s entrepreneurship, has returned with renewed vibrancy, showcasing talent and craftsmanship from across the country. What began as a state-level exhibition has now evolved into a national event, uniting women entrepreneurs from nine other states and highlighting India’s diverse cultural heritage. Participants from Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand,…
Bhubaneswar: The onset of winter has begun to make its presence felt across Odisha, as a cold wave grips several parts of the state. With clear skies and no rain in the forecast, temperatures are expected to plunge further in the coming days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday. According to IMD data,…
