Bhubaneswar: In a major step toward strengthening public service delivery and youth employment, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday handed over appointment letters to 964 newly recruited officials at a Nijukti Mela held at Krushi Sikhya Sadan, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) in Bhubaneswar. The event marked a strong reaffirmation of the…
Dhenkanal: While much of Odisha revelled in swings, sweets, and celebrations for the Raja festival, a quieter, more reflective celebration unfolded in the village of Deopada, where heritage enthusiasts gathered for the 26th edition of the Dhenkanal Heritage Walks (DHW). This special trail led participants to the centuries-old Kumbheswar Temple, blending spiritual discovery with cultural…
Antwerp: On what should have been a celebratory evening for Indian hockey, veteran midfielder Manpreet Singh’s 400th international match ended on a somber note as India fell 2-3 to Australia in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 clash in Antwerp. Despite a valiant performance, India could not overturn an early Australian onslaught, extending their losing…
Bhubaneswar: As Raja Parba brings festive fervour to Odisha, a culinary revival is unfolding at the heart of Bhubaneswar. The Subhadra Shakti Food Festival, underway at Vikash Mela, IDCO Exhibition Ground, has become a delicious tribute to Odisha’s rich and diverse food heritage — led entirely by the hands of women from Self Help Groups…
Bhubaneswar: With the annual Rath Yatra in Puri fast approaching, the Odisha Police have announced a robust, tech-enabled security plan for the grand religious event on June 27, 2025. Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered CCTV cameras, drone surveillance, and a first-of-its-kind Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) will be central to crowd management and safety efforts this…
Lucknow: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah today distributed appointment letters to 60,244 newly selected Civil Police Constables of the Uttar Pradesh Police. The ceremony took place in Lucknow in the presence of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and other dignitaries. Addressing the gathering, Shah called the moment a significant milestone…
Bengaluru: Marking Global Wind Day 2025, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi reaffirmed India’s unwavering commitment to clean energy, declaring wind power as the cornerstone of India’s renewable energy strategy. Addressing a stakeholders’ conference in Bengaluru, Joshi underscored the critical role wind energy plays in meeting India’s ambitious climate goals and driving…
New Delhi: In a transformative move poised to reshape India’s research and development landscape, the Centre has introduced sweeping reforms to ease the bureaucratic burden on scientists, researchers, and academic institutions. Announced by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh at a press briefing in the national capital, the policy overhaul is designed to enhance the “Ease…
Antwerp: As the Indian national anthem echoed through Wilrijkse Plein in Antwerp, one figure stood tall—not just as a player but as a symbol of resilience, pride, and an era-defining journey. Manpreet Singh, India’s midfield maestro, marked a historic milestone on Thursday as he took the field for the 400th time in the blue jersey,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s pride and India’s star gymnast Pranati Nayak added another feather to her cap by winning a bronze medal in the vault final at the 12th Senior Women’s Asian Artistic Gymnastics Championships held in Jecheon, South Korea, on Saturday. Pranati, who trains at the Odisha AM/NS India Gymnastics High-Performance Centre, scored 13.466 points in…
