Umrangso, Assam: Responding to an urgent call for assistance, the Indian Navy has deployed a specialized team to rescue miners trapped in a remote mining site in Umrangso, located in the Dima Hasao district of Assam. The mission involves one officer and eleven sailors, including expert Clearance Divers renowned for their skills in deep-depth diving…
Bhubaneswar: The Union Government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has recognized the pivotal role of the Indian diaspora in shaping India’s global perception. Addressing the Yuva Pravasi Bharatiya Divas ceremony—the inaugural session of the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Bhubaneswar—Union External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar highlighted several initiatives aimed at nurturing…
Bhubaneswar, January 8: The inaugural edition of “Culture, Crafts, and Conversations” was launched today as part of the Ekamra Walks initiative by the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA). This unique cultural experience, timed to coincide with the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas celebrations, brings Odisha’s rich heritage to life through immersive and expertly curated walks. Commencing at the…
Leh: Day 4 of the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League Season 2 delivered exhilarating action at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium, with record-breaking performances, unbeaten streaks, and dramatic comebacks. Organized in partnership with the UT Administration of Ladakh and the Ice Hockey Association of Ladakh, the league showcases the growing popularity and talent in…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today inaugurated nine new galleries at the Odisha State Museum, further enriching the institution’s role as a custodian of the state’s cultural and historical treasures. The newly opened galleries include the Pre-historic Gallery, Royal and Ivory Gallery, Zoological Gallery, Mining and Geology Gallery, Puppet Gallery, Mask Gallery, Tribes Gallery,…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the much-anticipated Annual State-Level Flower Exhibition at the Regional Plant Resource Centre (RPRC), Ekamra Kanan, on Sunday. The five-day event, running from January 7 to 11, is a vibrant celebration of Odisha’s rich floral heritage, organized in collaboration with the Plant Lovers Association and featuring over 70 participating…
Bhubaneswar: In a landmark step towards sustainable urban transportation, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today inaugurated the state’s first-ever Double-Decker bus service, along with Hop-On Hop-Off (HOHO) buses and Shree Jagannatha Temple Administration (SJTA) E-Bus services. The event, held at the Mo Bus Depot in Gadakana, Bhubaneswar, marked a significant milestone in Odisha’s efforts…
New Delhi: In a major step toward enhancing social security for unorganised workers, Union Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, today launched the multilingual functionality on the e-Shram portal. The upgraded portal, now available in all 22 Scheduled Languages, was unveiled during an event held in the national…
Bhubaneswar: In a historic move to bolster indigenous sports, the Odisha Government has announced a three-year sponsorship deal for the Indian National Kho Kho team. Starting January 2025 and running through December 2027, the state will invest ₹5 crore annually, totaling ₹15 crore, with funding provided by the Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC). Chief Minister Mohan…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha FC has officially announced the signing of dynamic forward Rahul KP on a permanent transfer from Kerala Blasters FC. The 24-year-old joins the Kalinga Warriors on a contract running until the end of the 2026-27 season, with an option to extend for an additional year. Rahul KP, who hails from Thrissur, Kerala, brings…
