Bhubaneswar: Known across India for its vibrant appliqué work, the craft town of Pipili has long been synonymous with colourful canopies, chhatris, and banners that adorn Odisha’s temples and festivals. This centuries-old tradition, however, is more than just a decorative art — it is a living expression of cultural identity, shifting social dynamics, and community…
Bhubaneswar: The Second National Mediation Conference opened today with grandeur at the Lokseva Bhawan Convention Hall in Bhubaneswar, bringing together some of the country’s most eminent leaders in law and governance. The occasion was graced by the Governor of Odisha, Dr. Haribabu Kambhampati, Chief Justice of India Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan…
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated and dedicated to the nation a series of railway projects worth more than ₹1,700 crore, marking a major push to improve connectivity, passenger convenience, and freight efficiency in Odisha. Laying the foundation stone of a rail flyover between Sambalpur City and Sarla costing ₹273 crore, the Prime Minister…
Cuttack: Author, photographer, and administrator Raja Parija has released his latest coffee-table book, “Durga Puja, the Silvery Touch of Cuttack”, a heartfelt tribute to the Millennium City and its centuries-old puja traditions. For Parija, who has spent his life in Cuttack—growing up here, finding his life partner, and chronicling Odisha’s cultural heritage—this book is both…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha took a significant step towards strengthening its maize ecosystem with the hosting of the first State-Level Consultative Workshop under the Mukhyamantri Maka Mission (MMM) at Krushi Bhawan, Bhubaneswar. The workshop was inaugurated by Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Principal Secretary, Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, in the presence of senior officials, institutional heads, and farmer…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s long-term roadmap for growth and transformation took centre stage at the 2nd Regional Dialogue of the State Support Mission (SSM), held at YASHADA, Pune. Anu Garg, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Odisha, delivered a virtual presentation on the theme “Odisha Vision 2036 & 2047: Viksit Odisha for Viksit Bharat.” The dialogue was…
Washington: US President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled sweeping tariff measures, including a 100 per cent duty on branded and patented pharmaceutical imports from October 1, 2025. The decision is expected to have significant repercussions for India, which counts the United States as its largest market for pharmaceutical exports. Announcing the move on his social…
Leh: Ladakh activist and reformer Sonam Wangchuk was arrested on Friday amid escalating tensions in the Union Territory, two days after violent statehood protests in Leh left four civilians dead and nearly 90 others injured. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has accused Wangchuk of instigating the violence, which saw mobs set fire to…
Bhubaneswar: Making government services more accessible than ever before, the Odisha government has rolled out ‘Ama Sathi’, a unified WhatsApp chatbot that brings over 120 public services directly to citizens’ phones. Launched in partnership with Meta, the initiative is expected to benefit more than 4.5 crore people across the state. Unveiled by Chief Secretary Manoj…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to pay tribute to its icons of history, culture, and social reform with an ambitious state-wide project to install statues of 75 eminent personalities. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed the Department of Odia Language, Literature, and Culture to take up the initiative, with a budgetary allocation of nearly ₹14…
