Bhubaneswar: Senior bureaucrats and officials gathered at Kharavela Bhawan to felicitate Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja ahead of his superannuation on December 31, marking the conclusion of his stewardship of Odisha’s administration. The programme served as a moment to reflect on his one-and-a-half-year tenure as Chief Secretary and the imprint he leaves on the state’s governance…
Chandipur: The maiden flight test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR–120) was conducted successfully at the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur on December 29, 2025, marking a significant milestone in India’s indigenous rocket and missile capabilities. During the trial, the rocket was tested for its maximum range of 120 kilometres, successfully demonstrating all…
Bhubaneswar: Shakuntala Art Gallery, in collaboration with Sanskar Bharati, Utkal East Region (Visual Arts Department), organised a two-day painting exhibition and discussion session at the Shakuntala Art Gallery near Uttara Chhak on the outskirts of the city, bringing together senior artists to celebrate Odisha’s rich artistic and cultural traditions. As many as 20 eminent artists…
Bhubaneswar: The fourth evening of the International Odissi Dance Festival unfolded as a spiritually uplifting experience at Rabindra Mandap, as renowned Odissi exponent and Padma Shri awardee Guru Ramli Ibrahim, accompanied by accomplished dancer Geethashri, held the audience spellbound with a deeply evocative performance. The highlight of the evening was their presentation of “Mangala Charan…
Bhubaneswar: Strengthening Odisha’s sports infrastructure, a 25-metre indoor swimming pool was inaugurated on Tuesday at the Government College of Physical Education (GCPE) campus in Tamando, Bhubaneswar. The facility was formally dedicated to the public by Sports and Youth Services Minister Suryabanshi Suraj, who attended the programme as the chief guest. Constructed by the Odisha Bridge…
Bhubaneswar: With its vast collections narrating centuries of history and culture, the Odisha State Museum continues to uphold the spirit of Odia Asmita and preserve the state’s civilisational legacy, said Ekamra MLA Babu Singh during the 68th Foundation Day celebrations of the museum on Monday. Gracing the occasion as the chief guest, Singh highlighted the museum’s…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant boost to the welfare of folk artistes, the Odisha government has decided to enhance the monthly financial assistance provided under the Mukhyamantri Kalakar Sahayata Yojana. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced the decision while addressing the 48th state-level convention of ‘Pala’ artistes at Keonjhar on Sunday. As per the revised provisions,…
Cuttack: The 79th heritage trail under the Cuttack Heritage Walks (CHW) offered participants a reflective and enriching experience with a visit to a historically significant Bodhi tree located within the Satyabrata Stadium premises. The tree, planted in 1978 by Fuji Maharaj of Japan, stands as a symbol of peace, cultural exchange and Indo-Japanese friendship, adding…
Bhubaneswar: The International Odissi Dance Festival, jointly organised by the Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odissi Research Centre and the Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department, continued to captivate audiences on its second evening at Rabindra Mandap, with a series of evocative performances celebrating the classical dance form. The five-day festival, which commenced on December 26, will…
Bhubaneswar: A major step towards strengthening wildlife conservation while empowering local women, the Hirakud Wildlife Division has inducted five all-women squads into its forest enforcement unit for the protection of Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary, marking a first-of-its-kind initiative in the division. Of the five recruits, four women belong to tribal families from villages located in the…
