Bhubaneswar: The 19th edition of the Young Astronomer Talent Search (YATS) was launched today at Lokseva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar, by Krushna Chandra Patra, Minister of Science & Technology Department, Government of Odisha. Organised by Tata Steel in association with Pathani Samanta Planetarium under the Science & Technology Department, the initiative continues its mission of nurturing scientific…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Legislative Assembly is set to convene its monsoon session from September 18 to 25, as per a notification issued by the Speaker’s office. The session will span seven working days. The opposition parties have already begun strategizing to put the government on the defensive over a host of issues. Women’s safety, law…
Bhubaneswar: To promote Odisha as a premier global tourism destination, the state government on Thursday signed three strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to strengthen heritage conservation, promote adventure and water-based activities, and revive its rich Buddhist legacy. The ceremony at Lok Seva Bhavan was attended by Pravati Parida, Deputy Chief Minister (Tourism), Suryabanshi Suraj, Minister…
Bhubaneswar: When Chanchala Mahanta from Mayurbhanj’s Thakurmunda, took to the stage at International Goat Day 2025, her story struck an emotional chord. With her son battling a rare disease that is causing blindness, goat farming became her sole means of survival. She expanded her herd and secured a stable income. “Goat farming has given me the…
New Delhi: Hockey India on Thursday announced a 20-member squad for the Women’s Asia Cup, confirming that midfielder Salima Tete will continue to lead the national side in the prestigious tournament scheduled in Hangzhou, China, from September 5 to 14. The Asia Cup carries added weight this year, with the champions earning a direct entry…
Bhubaneswar: Food Corporation of India (FCI) has lifted finger millet (Ragi) from Odisha for the first time. The Government of India has set a target to lift 40,000 metric tonnes of Ragi from the state into the central pool for distribution under various welfare schemes through the Public Distribution System (PDS). In the first phase,…
Bhubaneswar: The ambitious Bhubaneswar New City Project has taken a step forward with discussions held today between Avinas Misra, Chief Executive, Surbana Jurong South Asia, and Abhisek Malhotra, Regional Director, Surbana Jurong, who met Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department, at Kharavela Bhawan. The meeting focused on urban infrastructure and managed services,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s tourism landscape is set for a major boost with the Centre announcing the development of four river cruise circuits in the state as part of the Cruise Bharat Mission. The move aims to tap into the state’s vast network of rivers and coastline to attract domestic and international travellers. Union Minister of Ports,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha on Wednesday mourned the loss of Binod Kumar Pasayat, one of the most prominent voices of Sambalpuri literature and folk culture, who passed away at the age of 89 at his Sambalpur residence near Sen Park. He had been battling age-related ailments. Born on December 3, 1935, in Kusmel village of Balangir district,…
Madrid: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Tuesday announced that his government will declare a civil protection emergency to tackle the widespread wildfires ravaging several parts of the country. Sanchez made the declaration during a visit to a firefighting command post in Caceres, in southwest Spain, one of the areas worst affected alongside the northwestern…
