Bhubaneswar: The International Odissi Dance Festival, jointly organised by the Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odissi Research Centre and the Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department, continued to captivate audiences on its second evening at Rabindra Mandap, with a series of evocative performances celebrating the classical dance form. The five-day festival, which commenced on December 26, will…
Bhubaneswar: A major step towards strengthening wildlife conservation while empowering local women, the Hirakud Wildlife Division has inducted five all-women squads into its forest enforcement unit for the protection of Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary, marking a first-of-its-kind initiative in the division. Of the five recruits, four women belong to tribal families from villages located in the…
Bhubaneswar: As many as 127 NCC cadets from Odisha have been selected to participate in the prestigious Republic Day Camp (RDC) to be held in New Delhi from December 27, 2025 to January 29, 2026. The cadets will also represent the state at the Republic Day Parade and the NCC Prime Minister’s Rally in the…
Bhubaneswar: The International Odissi Dance Festival was inaugurated with grandeur at Rabindra Mandap on Thursday, enthralling audiences with captivating performances and a vibrant celebration of Odisha’s rich artistic heritage. The five-day festival, being held from December 26 to 30, is jointly organised by the Guru Kelucharan Odissi Research Centre and the Odia Language, Literature and…
Bhubaneswar: The State Youth Festival–2025, celebrating the creativity, talent and youthful energy of Odisha, concluded on a high note at the Kalinga Stadium on Thursday after three days of vibrant competitions and cultural exchanges. Organised from December 24, the festival brought together young talents from across the state, offering them a dynamic platform for artistic,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has achieved a major milestone in its digital agriculture transformation, with the Government of India formally assessing and approving the State’s proposals under the Special Central Assistance (SCA) for AgriStack, a Digital Public Infrastructure initiative for agriculture. With this approval, Odisha has become eligible for ₹55.48 crore for achieving the first milestone of…
Bhubaneswar: The Housing and Urban Development Department, Government of Odisha, on Thursday inaugurated a modern canteen named ‘Srujan’ at Kharavela Bhawan, aimed at enhancing workplace facilities for government employees and visitors. The canteen, located on the first floor of the building, is being operated by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC). The facility…
Bhubaneswar: Strengthening Odisha’s fight against extremism and terrorism, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday inaugurated a new Training-cum-Briefing Hall of the Special Operations Group (SOG) at Chandaka, along with a state-of-the-art Counter Terrorism Training Complex, marking a major push to enhance the operational readiness of elite police forces. The newly developed training hall has…
Bhubaneswar: The Utkal Visual Art Foundation successfully organised an art exhibition featuring works of young and budding artists at the Buddha Art Gallery of Odisha Lalit Kala Academy from December 21 to 25, drawing appreciation from visitors and art enthusiasts alike. The exhibition was held as part of a children’s drawing competition, followed by a…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to script a significant chapter in its administrative history with the appointment of senior IAS officer Anu Garg as the state’s next Chief Secretary, effective January 1, 2026. With this, Garg will become the first woman to hold the top bureaucratic post in the state, succeeding incumbent Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja,…
