Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government’s flagship pilgrimage initiative for senior citizens — the Baristha Nagarika Tirtha Yatra Yojana (BNTYY) — continues to make spiritual journeys possible for the elderly across the state. Launched on February 1, 2016, the scheme has enabled more than 37,555 senior citizens to visit renowned pilgrimage sites across India, offering them a…
Bhubaneswar: In a major development in the tragic self-immolation case involving FM College student Soumyashree Bisi, the Odisha Crime Branch has officially taken over the investigation. The case, which had sparked statewide outrage and demands for a thorough probe, was earlier registered at Sahadevkhunta police station in Balasore district. According to an official order issued…
Bhubaneswar: The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) has appointed renowned environmentalist and wildlife activist Dr. Biswajit Mohanty as the State Convener of its Odisha Chapter. Acclaimed writer and historian Anil Dhir has been named the Co-convener. Founded in 1984 in New Delhi, INTACH is one of India’s premier organizations dedicated to…
Bhubaneswar: The World Skill Center (WSC) in Bhubaneswar came alive with innovation, energy, and youthful ambition as the Skill Development & Technical Education Department of Odisha celebrated World Youth Skills Day 2025 with great fervour. The event, themed “Youth Empowerment through AI and Digital Skills,” highlighted Odisha’s growing leadership in future-ready skilling and technological integration….
Cuttack: The President of India,Droupadi Murmu, attended the convocation ceremony of Ravenshaw University in Cuttack today and lauded the institution for its enduring contributions to education, freedom struggle, and women’s empowerment. Addressing students, faculty, and dignitaries, the President hailed the university as a historic cradle of knowledge and social transformation. Highlighting the university’s illustrious legacy,…
Bhubaneswar: The All India Senior National Ranking Badminton Tournament wrapped up on a high note today at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, drawing the curtains on an intense week of rallies, smashes, and remarkable athleticism that brought together the country’s finest shuttlers. The week-long tournament, held from July 8 to 15, saw the participation of over…
Cuttack: President of India,Droupadi Murmu, graced the birth anniversary celebrations of legendary poet Adikabi Sarala Das in Cuttack today and conferred the prestigious Kalinga Ratna Award 2024 upon Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, in recognition of his contributions to public life, education, and cultural preservation. Speaking at the commemorative event organized by Sarala Sahitya…
New Delhi: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, on Tuesday hailed the safe return of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla from the Axiom-4 space mission as “a moment of pride for the world, a moment of glory for India,” affirming that the nation has secured its rightful place in…
New Delhi: The Department of Posts held its Annual Business Meet 2025–26 in the national capital under the leadership of Union Minister for Communications and DoNER, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, setting the stage for a transformative year focused on innovation, efficiency, and inclusive service delivery. The meeting brought together Heads of Postal Circles from across the…
Mumbai: Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy and Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution,Pralhad Joshi, visited the National Centre for Photovoltaic Research and Education (NCPRE) at IIT Bombay today, where he interacted with researchers and reviewed India’s emerging leadership in solar energy technology. The visit marked a significant moment in India’s journey toward a…
