Bhubaneswar: As the Vedanta Kalinga Lancers take the field at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Saturday, the occasion carries significance beyond league standings. With the final leg of the Men’s Hero Hockey India League 2025–26 set to unfold in Bhubaneswar, the Lancers’ captain Arthur Van Doren believes the team is returning to a city that…
Bhubaneswar: In response to reports of Nipah virus infections in neighbouring West Bengal, the Odisha government has activated heightened surveillance and preparedness measures across the state, even as health authorities confirmed that no suspected case has been detected in Odisha so far. A high-level review meeting was convened on Friday under the chairmanship of Health…
Bhubaneswar: The three-day Rajarani Music Festival–2026 commenced on Thursday at the picturesque premises of the historic Rajarani Temple in Bhubaneswar. Organised by the Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department in collaboration with the Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi, the annual cultural festival will continue from January 16 to 18, 2026, celebrating India’s rich classical music traditions….
Bhubaneswar: The Deputy Chief Minister, Pravati Parida, on Thursday chaired a high-level review meeting at Lokaseva Bhawan to discuss the integrated development, conservation and tourism management of the historic Kedar Gouri, Khandagiri, Kapileshwar and Mukteshwar heritage sites in the capital city. Emphasising the need for a holistic approach, the Deputy Chief Minister directed the launch…
Bhubaneswar: The 10th Sub-Junior National Rugby Sevens Championship–2025 began on a vibrant note at the iconic Kalinga Stadium here on Thursday, marking another major milestone in Odisha’s growing sporting legacy. The tournament is being jointly organised by the Department of Sports and Youth Services (DSYS), Government of Odisha, Rugby India, and the Odisha State Rugby…
Bhubaneswar: The National Informatics Centre (NIC), Odisha has been honoured with the “Digital Initiative for Ensuring Rural Connectivity and Digital Services Award” for its Directorate of Export Promotion and Marketing Online Services (DEPMOS) project, marking a significant recognition of the State’s efforts in advancing digital governance. The award was presented at the 6th Digital Transformation…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards strengthening inclusive education and empowerment initiatives, the Department of Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD), Government of Odisha, on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (NIEPID). The partnership aims to enhance early identification, education,…
Bhubaneswar: The State-Level Innovation and Startup Competition was inaugurated on Thursday at Rama Devi Women’s University, bringing together 72 students from 14 universities across Odisha to showcase innovative ideas and research-driven startup projects. The two-day event, being held on January 16 and 17, is being organised for the first time jointly by the Higher Education…
Bhubaneswar: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday participated in a high-level review meeting on curriculum reform and textbook development in Odisha, focusing on the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the State’s preparedness for introducing new, NEP-aligned textbooks in schools. The meeting reviewed Odisha’s progress in aligning its school curriculum with…
Bhubaneswar: Reinforcing its commitment to modern, technology-led governance, the Electronics & Information Technology (E&IT) Department, Government of Odisha, through the Odisha Computer Application Centre (OCAC), on Monday conducted a specialised capacity-strengthening programme on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Director-level officers from all government departments. The high-level workshop focused on the practical application of AI in government…
