New Delh: Marking a significant step towards digital governance and administrative transparency, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today launched the electronic Civil List, 2025, in the form of a comprehensive e-book. The list serves as a digital compendium of serving Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers across the country and represents the 70th edition of the…
Bhubaneswar: The 10th edition of Odisha Manaska, a monthly dialogue circle curated by All Things Odisha, unfolded on Sunday at the ExtraOdinari space in Saheed Nagar, Bhubaneswar. This month’s theme, “Who Are We on Screen? Shaping and Reflecting the Evolving Odia Identity Through Film,” struck a chord with cinephiles and cultural enthusiasts alike. The session brought together veteran Odia film…
New Delhi: In a proud moment for India and a shining example of youth determination, the National Cadet Corps (NCC) successfully completed its third historic expedition to Mount Everest, as a team of 10 cadets summited the world’s highest peak (8,848 metres) on May 18, 2025. The team comprised five boys and five girls, accompanied…
New Delhi: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, hailed IIT Ropar for championing the growth of Agri StartUps in smaller towns and reshaping India’s innovation landscape. Speaking at the Pragati Founder Forum, hosted by IIT Ropar and supported by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), the minister…
Bhubaneswar: In a spellbinding evening celebrating the enduring elegance of Odissi, Sṛjan – Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odissi Nrityabasa presented its annual student showcase, Upasaraṇam 2025, at Rabindra Mandap, Bhubaneswar. Aptly titled “Upasaraṇam”—moving towards excellence, the event highlighted the institution’s unwavering commitment to classical dance training, performance, and creativity since its inception in 1993. The programme…
Mumbai: In a landmark move toward gender equity in India’s maritime sector, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, unveiled the ‘Sagar Mein Samman’ (SMS) policy at the inaugural International Day for Women in Maritime celebration held in Mumbai. The policy is a major step in creating a future-ready, inclusive maritime workforce by…
New Delhi: In a major push to deepen the reach of sports across all corners of the country, the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS) has launched a comprehensive Annual Sports Calendar under the flagship Khelo India initiative. This initiative marks a strategic shift toward structured, year-round engagement with young athletes and reflects the…
Yupia: In a heart-pounding finale at the Golden Jubilee Stadium, India U19s showcased remarkable grit and composure to defeat Bangladesh 4-3 in a penalty shootout, clinching their second consecutive SAFF U19 Championship title. The game had ended 1-1 after regulation time, before the young Indian side held their nerve in the tie-breaker. The contest began…
Bhubaneswar: To boost the pace of development in Odisha’s interior districts, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi paid a day-long visit to Boudh on Sunday, where he chaired a high-level review meeting and inspected the status of key infrastructure and welfare projects. The review meeting, held at the District Collector’s Conference Hall, focused on assessing progress,…
Bhubaneswar: With the formal closure of the Smart Cities Mission on March 31, 2025, the Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited (BSCL) is now focusing on the long-term sustainability and management of the extensive infrastructure developed under the initiative. In this context, the 3rd meeting of the Empowered Committee on Asset Management of BSCL was held today…
