New Delhi: The winners of the 72nd National Film Awards for 2024 were announced on Friday, with Article 370 emerging as the Best Feature Film, while Yami Gautam bagged the Best Actress award for her performance in the film. Veteran actor Mammootty and Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan shared the Best Actor award for Bramayugam and…
Puri: While lakhs of devotees gather to witness the annual Rath Yatra, an equally massive civic operation is working behind the scenes to keep the holy city clean, safe and functional. Driven by the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign, the Puri Municipal Corporation (PMC) has launched one of its largest-ever sanitation and civic management drives, with…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday urged the newly appointed Chairpersons and Deputy Chairpersons of Special Development Councils to work with sincerity for tribal welfare, saying politics for his government is a means of serving the poor in the last row, based on the principle of Antayodaya. A discussion meeting with the new heads…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has emerged as one of the country’s top-performing states in rooftop solar adoption, with over 1.56 lakh installations completed under various schemes, Chief Secretary Anu Garg said while reviewing the performance of the State’s four power distribution companies (DISCOMs) on Saturday. She also directed the utilities to accelerate renewable energy initiatives and strengthen…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government partnered with the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) to scale up women-led agricultural enterprises by introducing climate-smart technologies, sustainable farming practices and value-addition initiatives for Self-Help Groups (SHGs) across the state. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Mission Shakti Department and ICRISAT at Mission…
Bhubaneswar: The Hirakud Wildlife Division has intensified protection measures at Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary for the monsoon season by issuing a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to strengthen surveillance, prevent wildlife crime and improve emergency response from July to October. The SOP comes as the onset of monsoon increases conservation challenges in the 353 sq km…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Thursday signed a Programmatic Transaction Advisory Services Agreement (TASA) with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, to strengthen the state’s Public-Private Partnership (PPP) ecosystem and attract private investment in key infrastructure sectors. The agreement was signed in the presence of Chief Secretary…
Puri: An estimated eight to nine lakh devotees from across the country and abroad gathered in Puri on Thursday to witness the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Chakraraj Sudarshana. Despite persistent rainfall, all major rituals, including the ceremonial pulling of the three chariots, were completed smoothly. The Odisha government…
Bhubaneswar: Indian Railways is set to introduce the country’s first Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trainset, marking a significant milestone in its transition towards cleaner and more sustainable rail transport. The hydrogen-powered train, which generates electricity onboard using hydrogen and emits only water vapour, represents the next phase in India’s journey from steam and diesel traction to…
Bhubaneswar: Paralakhemundi Railway Station in Odisha’s Gajapati district has been redeveloped into a modern, accessible and heritage-inspired transport hub under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS), with Indian Railways blending upgraded passenger amenities with the town’s royal legacy. Completed at a cost of around ₹17 crore, the redevelopment project is among the stations that will…
