Nairobi: In a proud moment for India and the Punjabi language community, Nitesh Gill, a passionate Wikipedia contributor from Punjab, has received an honorary mention at the prestigious Wikimedian of the Year Awards 2025. The recognition was announced by Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales during the 20th edition of Wikimania, held in Nairobi, Kenya, under the…
Bhubaneswar: Bibhuti Bhusan Singh Mardaraj, former Deputy Speaker of the Odisha Legislative Assembly and a stalwart of state politics, passed away on Wednesday night due to cardiac complications. He was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar. He was 70. Belonging to the royal family of Khandpara Gada, Mardaraj was a towering figure in…
Malkangiri: A full-grown Indian Python was safely rescued from MV-11 village in the Malkangiri Division, thanks to the prompt action of a local snake rescuer working alongside the Wildlife Squad. The snake had reportedly wandered into the village, sparking concern among residents. Instead of taking matters into their own hands, locals informed the Forest Department,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha celebrated the 11th National Handloom Day with a vibrant state-level event at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar, where renowned Bollywood actor Madhuri Dixit joined as a special guest to honour the artistry and heritage of India’s handloom sector. Organised by the Odisha government, the event featured the Exhibition-cum-Knowledge Sharing for Textile Advantage (EKTA), which…
Bhubaneswar: For sustainable urban development, the Housing & Urban Development Department of Odisha is exploring the use of plastic waste in road construction to curb pollution and promote eco-friendly practices. A high-level meeting chaired by Principal Secretary Usha Padhee was held today in Bhubaneswar to chart the way forward. Addressing officials and stakeholders, Padhee underlined…
Bhubaneswar: Reinforcing its commitment to sustainable water management, the Government of Odisha has intensified efforts to implement its long-term Vision 2036/2047 under the Department of Water Resources. In a high-level review held today at Rajiv Bhawan, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary Anu Garg chaired a detailed assessment meeting to take stock of ongoing initiatives and future…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards accelerating urban transformation in Odisha, Mio Oka, Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), met with Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department, at Kharavela Bhawan, Bhubaneswar today. The meeting focused on forging deeper collaboration to support sustainable and inclusive urban development across the state. Key discussions…
New Delhi: A potentially devastating fire in the remote town of Menchuka, in Arunachal Pradesh’s Shi Yomi district, was swiftly brought under control by the Indian Army in a daring firefighting and relief operation that averted a major disaster near the India-China border. The blaze, which erupted in a residential area of the town, posed…
Hiroshima: As the world marked 80 years since the devastating atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba called for renewed global efforts toward nuclear disarmament and peace. At a memorial ceremony held in the city on Wednesday, Ishiba paid tribute to the victims and reaffirmed Japan’s long-standing commitment to its pacifist principles and…
Bhubaneswar: The State-Level celebration of World Breastfeeding Week 2025 was held today at the Lok Seva Bhawan Convention Centre in Bhubaneswar, with a strong emphasis on building sustainable support systems to promote and prioritize breastfeeding. Organized by the Department of Women and Child Development (WCD), Government of Odisha, the event brought together senior officials, medical…
