Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s star swimmer Shristi Upadhaya delivered a standout performance on the opening day of the 78th Senior National Aquatic Championships 2025, clinching the gold medal in the women’s 100m butterfly event at Kalinga Stadium. Clocking an impressive 1:03.50, Shristi outpaced a fiercely competitive field to secure the top podium finish. The win marks her…
Bhubaneswar: The 78th Senior National Aquatic Championship 2025 began with grandeur and high energy at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar today, drawing participation from over 400 top swimmers from across India. The five-day championship, which runs through June 26, promises to be a showcase of speed, endurance, and emerging talent in Indian swimming. Organized jointly…
Bhubaneswar: In preparation for the world-famous Rath Yatra in Puri, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced an unprecedented rail plan to manage the surge in pilgrim traffic. A record 365 Special Trains will be operated during the Rath Yatra 2025 period—marking a significant increase from last year’s 315 special services. These trains will connect…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government organised a high-level Workshop on Agro-Tourism in Bhubaneswar. The event, hosted jointly by the Department of Tourism and the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, brought together agro-landowners, progressive farmers, policymakers, and domain experts to explore how agro-tourism can unlock new livelihood avenues and stimulate rural economies across the state. Co-chaired by…
Bhubaneswar: Former Odisha Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik underwent a successful surgery for cervical arthritis at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. The procedure, conducted under the supervision of his personal physician Dr. Ramakant Panda, has been declared successful, with doctors confirming that Patnaik is stable and recovering well. Dr. Panda…
Bhubaneswar: Stepping up efforts to translate an ambitious development roadmap into action, NITI Aayog CEO B. V. R. Subrahmanyam held an in-depth consultation with senior officials of the Odisha government at Kharavel Bhawan on Friday. The focus of the high-level meeting was to fine-tune the execution strategy for the recently launched “Viksit Bharat for Viksit…
Bhubaneswar: In response to the recent diarrhoea outbreak in several parts of Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday chaired a comprehensive review meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan to assess containment measures and the current status across six affected districts. Officials reported a significant drop in new infections, indicating that the situation is now…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s plans to position itself as a solar manufacturing hub have suffered a jolt with Waaree Energies deciding to relocate its flagship 6 GW integrated solar manufacturing facility from Dhenkanal. The decision, approved at the company’s board meeting on June 20, follows persistent execution delays at the site originally earmarked for the ₹25,000-crore project….
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation (OMFED) has increased the prices of its milk variants starting today. The revised prices cover all major categories—Toned, Premium, Gold Premium, and Gold Premium+—with the hike ranging from ₹2 to ₹4 per litre. Under the new pricing structure, Toned Milk is now priced at ₹50 per litre,…
Bhubaneswar: Reinforcing its commitment to safer roads and responsible public transport, the Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) has intensified its ‘Zero Accident Day’ initiative with daily counselling sessions and Road Safety Pledge ceremonies across its depots and operational terminals. The campaign is part of a sustained effort to cultivate discipline, accountability, and caution among public…
