Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced the expansion of the ‘Mukhyamantri Kalakar Sahayata Yojana’ and to include 30,000 artisans in the flagship scheme of the Odia Language, Literature, and Culture Department. The decision was made following proposals from artists and their organizations during the Chairman’s district visits related to the 5T initiative. Under the existing…
Benoni: In a nail-biting encounter at Willowmoore Park, India’s Under-19 cricket team emerged victorious against South Africa in the semi-final of the U19 World Cup 2024, securing a two-wicket win and booking their spot in the final.
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to propel the tourism sector in Odisha and foster collaborations on a national and global scale, the Department of Tourism, Government of Odisha, and the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) are set to co-host the 5th Edition of Odisha Travel Bazar (OTB) 2023-24. This flagship exhibition, scheduled…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to enhance Odisha’s preparedness for natural calamities, the Department of Women and Child Development has formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Odisha Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA). The signing ceremony took place at the State Institute for Women and Children (SIWC) campus in Bhubaneswar. Minister of Women and Child…
Bhubaneswar: The Department of Health and Family Welfare, is set to kick off the Mass Drug Administration (MDA) programme from 10th to 19th February 2024 to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) in seven endemic districts of Odisha. The targeted districts include Bolangir, Kalahandi, Rayagada, Cuttack, Kandhamal, Khordha, and Nayagarh. A state-level media sensitization workshop was conducted…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards enhancing skill development in the aviation sector, the Odisha government has forged a collaboration between the Skill Development and Technical Education Department, Commerce and Transport Department, and GMR Aero Academy (GMRAA). A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in a ceremony attended by Minister of Commerce and Transport Tukuni…
New Delhi: Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) jointly announced on Tuesday the upcoming five-match T20I series between Zimbabwe and India scheduled for July. The series is set to unfold at the Harare Sport Club in Harare, taking place from July 6 to July 14. The confirmation of…
Itanagar: In a significant move to streamline administration, the cabinet of Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu sanctioned the establishment of two additional districts, announced a senior official on Tuesday. The decision was formalized during a cabinet meeting held under the leadership of the Chief Minister on Monday. The newly approved districts are Keyi Panyor,…
Bhubaneswar: Dr. Shovan Kumar Rath, the Founder of Pain Free Odisha and a globally renowned Pain Physician, has been bestowed with the prestigious “Pain Management Awareness Award” for the year 2024. The illustrious recognition was presented to Dr. Rath during the Indian Society for Study of Pain (ISSP) national conference held from 2nd to 4th…
Bhubaneswar: The eagerly awaited visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Odisha’s capital on February 10 has been postponed, as reported by sources. The rescheduling comes in the wake of the upcoming two-day national convention of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) scheduled to take place in New Delhi. The decision to postpone the Prime Minister’s…
