Bhubaneswar: A new national record headline marked the opening day of the inaugural Indian Indoor Open Combined Events and Pole Vault Competition, as Kuldeep Kumar delivered a standout performance to clinch gold in the men’s pole vault event. Representing Madhya Pradesh, the 21-year-old cleared 5.41 metres on his first attempt, surpassing the previous national record…
Bhubaneswar: The World Skill Center (WSC) has extended the deadline for submission of online applications for its 2026–27 academic session to May 15, giving aspirants across the country additional time to apply for its industry-oriented programmes. The entrance examination for admission is scheduled to be held on May 31, 2026, while the new academic session…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has emerged as one of the top-performing states under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation, with the state government accelerating urban water and infrastructure projects through focused implementation and strong administrative oversight. Officials said the programme is being rolled out across 89 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), with 345 projects worth ₹4,030.18…
Bhubaneswar: Laying out a comprehensive vision for education-led growth, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday announced a series of reforms and investments aimed at transforming the state into a “knowledge hub” under the National Education Policy 2020. Speaking at a national-level workshop on NEP implementation in Bhubaneswar, Majhi said the state is focusing…
New Delhi/Goa: The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has appointed noted filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker as the Festival Director for the 57th edition of the International Film Festival of India, scheduled to be held in Goa. Gowariker, known for his significant contributions to Indian cinema, brings decades of association with IFFI, reflecting his long-standing engagement with…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to witness an extended spell of unstable weather over the next week, with the India Meteorological Department forecasting widespread thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds and intermittent rainfall across the state. An Orange warning has been issued for the first 24 hours, followed by Yellow alerts for the remaining period. The Meteorological Centre…
Bhubaneswar: A high-level delegation from the Indore Municipal Corporation on Friday held strategic discussions with Odisha officials after an exposure visit to study the state’s urban water reforms, with a focus on replicating the ‘Drink From Tap’ (DFT) initiative and 24×7 water supply systems. The delegation, led by Indore Municipal Commissioner Kshitij Singhal, met Additional…
Bhubaneswar: Rising pole vault star Dev Kumar Meena has set his sights on a personal best as he gears up for the inaugural Indian Indoor Open Combined Events and Pole Vault Competition, beginning this Saturday at the Indoor Stadium in Kalinga Stadium. The 20-year-old national record holder, who has shown impressive form this season, said…
Bhubaneswar/Rayagada: Bringing a fresh wave of rural development initiatives to Odisha, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday jointly launched the fourth phase of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-IV) in Rayagada, along with multiple schemes aimed at improving connectivity, housing and livelihoods. At a public meeting in…
Visakhapatnam: In a major step towards strengthening India’s weather monitoring and prediction capabilities, the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology has established a Coastal Atmospheric Research Testbed (C-ART) at Andhra University, creating a dedicated facility for advanced atmospheric research along the east coast. The open-field observatory under C-ART was inaugurated on May 1 by M Ravichandran,…
