Hyderabad: Former Indian cricket captain and senior Congress leader Mohammad Azharuddin took oath as a cabinet minister in Telangana on Friday, marking his formal entry into Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s council of ministers. The swearing-in ceremony was held at Raj Bhavan, where Governor Jishnu Dev Varma administered the oath of office. The announcement, however,…
Bhubaneswar: The Mission Shakti Department has announced the launch of the Odisha Women Entrepreneurs and Cultural Heritage Fair — ‘Subhadra Shakti Mela’, set to commence on November 1 at the Exhibition Ground, Bhubaneswar. The event will be formally inaugurated by Chief Minister Mohan Majhi, marking the beginning of a vibrant showcase of women-led enterprises, traditional…
Navi Mumbai: In one of the most dramatic turnarounds in the history of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup, India stunned defending champions Australia by chasing down a massive 339-run target to win by five wickets in the semifinal at the DY Patil Stadium on Thursday. The thrilling victory, sealed at 341 for 5, marked…
Mumbai: Odisha, often hailed as the Maritime Gateway of Eastern India, has once again made waves on the national stage. The State’s pavilion at the India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025 in Mumbai has been honoured with the ‘Best Stall’ Award, recognising its innovative design, engaging presentation, and powerful depiction of Odisha’s maritime legacy and future…
Bhubaneswar: After the successful rollout of free dialysis services across the state, the Odisha Government has initiated an in-depth situational analysis to manage, control, and prevent Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). A high-level brainstorming session chaired by Health and Family Welfare Secretary Aswathy S. was held today at the Combined Health Directorate, bringing together experts, senior…
Mumbai: To boost inland water transport and regional economic growth, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today during India Maritime 2025 in Mumbai among the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), the Government of Odisha, the Paradip Port Authority (PPA), and Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) for the development and operationalisation of National Waterways–5 (NW–5)…
Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards promoting cultural preservation and heritage awareness among students, the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sri Sri University (SSU) to establish a Heritage Club on the university campus. The initiative aims to strengthen academic collaboration, foster research in heritage…
Bargarh: For the first time, the Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary is set to involve college and school students in the upcoming All India Tiger Estimation (AITE) 2025–26, marking a milestone in participatory wildlife conservation. The initiative aims to inspire the younger generation to actively engage in protecting biodiversity under the theme “Conserve today for a wilder…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) on Tuesday held a Gram Sabha at Andharua Panchayat to discuss the construction of a key Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) Road that will connect Khandagiri–Chandaka Road to Andharua and Daspur (New City). Organized in accordance with the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, the meeting was chaired by Swarnalata Baliyarsingh, Sarpanch…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has launched extensive relief and restoration operations after Cyclone Montha battered several parts of the state, impacting 33 blocks and 11 urban areas, according to Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari. Addressing reporters on Wednesday, Pujari said the state was well-prepared to handle the cyclone’s aftermath, with all departments working…
