Renowned Odia Translator Suvash Satapathy Wins Sahitya Akademi Prize for Translation 2024

Bhubaneswar: Suvash Satapathy, a distinguished Odia translator and journalist, has been awarded the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Prize for Translation for the year 2024. The award recognizes his outstanding contribution to the literary world through his Odia translation of Ruskin Bond’s autobiography, Lone Fox Dancing, which he has titled Kokishialira Ekaka Nrutya. The announcement was made…

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Odisha to Experience Rise in Daytime Temperatures Over Next Few Days: IMD Forecasts

Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather forecast indicating a significant rise in daytime temperatures across Odisha over the next four to five days. The maximum temperature in most districts of the state is expected to increase by 3 to 4 degrees Celsius during this period, according to the IMD’s weather bulletin….

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Odisha Govt to Begin Postgraduate Admission Process for 2025-26 Academic Session

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is set to kick off the postgraduate (PG) admission process for the 2025-26 academic year, with the Common Application Form (CAF) submission starting on March 10, 2025. In an official press release, the Higher Education Department confirmed that students wishing to pursue PG programs must appear for the Common PG Entrance…

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Three Major Trains to Originate from Bhubaneswar New Station

Bhubaneswar: In a major boost to railway connectivity, East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced that three important long-distance trains—Bhubaneswar-Mumbai Konark Express, Bhubaneswar-Secunderabad Visakha Express, and Bhubaneswar-Visakhapatnam Intercity Express—will soon originate from Bhubaneswar New Station. The move aims to facilitate passengers from North Bhubaneswar and surrounding areas, with a focus on students, medical travelers, and daily…

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Startup Odisha Celebrates Women Entrepreneurs with ‘Udyami Nari’ on International Women’s Day

Bhubaneswar: To mark International Women’s Day, Startup Odisha organized a special event, “Udyami Nari,” at O-Hub, bringing together women entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and aspiring businesswomen to celebrate innovation and resilience. The event aimed to provide a platform for women-led startups, offering insights on investment, leadership, and business growth. Chief guest Dr. Sucheta Priyabadini, Ma Rama…

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Odisha Vigilance Arrests Joint Commissioner of STA Pradeep Kumar Mohanty

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Vigilance has arrested Pradeep Kumar Mohanty, Joint Commissioner, State Transport Authority, Cuttack, for possession of disproportionate assets. He was taken into custody following an extensive investigation and will be presented before the court today. A case has been registered against Mohanty under Bhubaneswar Vigilance PS Case No. 2/2025, based on searches conducted across…

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Odisha’s Debrigarh Sanctuary Declared “Shock-Free” and “Zero Electrocution” Zone to Protect Wildlife

Bhubaneswar: To protect wildlife and combat poaching, a 2 km zone (1 km inside and 1 km outside) of the Debrigarh Sanctuary in Odisha has been officially declared a “Shock-Free Zone” and a “Zero Electrocution Zone”. This declaration comes after a collaborative effort between 68 surrounding villages and Debrigarh authorities, marking a significant step towards…

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