Bhubaneswar: In a significant boost to rural healthcare services in Odisha, Law, Works and Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan on Sunday inaugurated a dedicated ambulance service for two remote Gram Panchayats—Niladriprasad and Damiabarbara—in the Banpur Block of Khurda district. The Force Trax model ambulance, equipped with essential life-saving medical equipment, is set to cater to the…
Bhaderwah, J&K: Once a quiet hilly town tucked away in the Chenab Valley, Bhaderwah is now at the heart of India’s rural startup revolution, thanks to its booming lavender economy. Inaugurating the two-day Lavender Festival 2025 in Bhaderwah, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh hailed the town’s transformation as a shining example of grassroots entrepreneurship powered…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has reported its first COVID-19 death in the current phase of the pandemic, even as the number of active cases climbed to 12 with the detection of three new infections. The resurgence has raised concerns among health authorities, prompting immediate containment measures. Public Health Director Dr. Nilakanth Mishra confirmed the emergence of the…
Jagatsinghpur: The 5th edition of the Jagatsinghpur Heritage Walks (JHW) unfolded as a heartfelt tribute to the district’s deep-rooted cultural and spiritual history. Around 40 heritage lovers from across Odisha and diverse backgrounds gathered to retrace the region’s sacred landmarks, embracing not just the architecture but also the stories, legends, and living memories that define…
Aizawl: In a major blow to drug traffickers operating along the Indo-Myanmar border, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 9.72 kilograms of Methamphetamine tablets valued at ₹9.72 crore in the international illicit drug market. The seizure was made from a Mahindra XUV500 vehicle at Seling on the Aizawl-Champhai Highway (NH-6) in Mizoram on Thursday….
Hyderabad: In a spectacular display of elegance and empowerment, Thailand’s Opal Suchata was crowned Miss World 2025 during a dazzling finale of the 72nd edition of the prestigious pageant held in Hyderabad, Telangana. The reigning queen, Krystyna Pyszkova of the Czech Republic, handed over the crown in a moment of global celebration and grace. Opal’s…
Bhubaneswar: On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched an ambitious statewide awareness campaign against tobacco and narcotic substance abuse at Lok Seva Bhawan Convention Hall, urging citizens—especially the youth—to “Say No to Tobacco, Say Yes to Life.” With tobacco consumption claiming nearly 14 lakh lives annually in India—about…
Bhubaneswar: To strengthen data-driven policymaking in the agriculture sector, the second phase of the “Capacity Building Training on Data Interpretation and Economic Impact Analysis” was successfully conducted in Bhubaneswar. The two-day programme was jointly organized by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment, Government of Odisha, and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). Inaugurating…
Bhubaneswar: It was a proud moment for Odisha at the 26th Asian Athletics Championships 2025 in Gumi, South Korea, as state sprinters brought laurels to the country and their homeland with stellar performances on the track. After Animesh Kujur’s bronze medal finish in the men’s 200m event, where he set a new national record, it…
Bhubaneswar: Principal Secretary of Urban Development & Housing, and Commerce & Transport Departments, Usha Padhee, visited Keonjhar district today to review key urban development and transport-related works. Padhee began her visit with an on-ground inspection of Sponge Colony under Ward No. 9 of Keonjhar Municipality. The area has been facing persistent waterlogging and drainage issues…
