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Odisha Imposes 7-Month Fishing Ban to Protect Olive Ridley Turtles
Bhubaneswar: To protect the Olive Ridley turtles during their breeding and mating season, the Odisha government has implemented a seven-month ban on sea fishing activities within a 20 km radius of the coast at the river mouths of Dhamara,…
Odisha CM announces Rs 2 Crore for ace shuttler Pramod Bhagat
Bhubaneswar: Recognizing the stellar performance of para badminton star Pramod Bhagat in the Asian Para Games 2023, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has announced a cash prize of Rs 2 crore. Bhagat clinched the gold medal in the para…
Odisha Women’s Rugby Team Clinches Gold, Men Bag Bronze at National Games
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Women's Rugby team claimed a sensational gold-medal victory, outplaying Bihar in a gripping final match with a score of 12-7 at the 37th National Games. Demonstrating their prowess, the Women’s Rugby team exhibited a…
Odisha’s Cinematic Talent Shines at NFDC’s Film Bazaar
Bhubaneswar: The National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC) has recently announced the selection of 20 feature film projects from 11 countries for the 17th edition of the Film Bazaar. Among the notable selections are the films…
Renowned Odia Music Director Swarup Nayak Passes Away
Bhubaneswar: Odia cine industry mourns the loss of eminent music director Swarup Nayak, who peacefully breathed his last at his residence in Cuttack. Sources revealed that Nayak had been battling throat cancer for several days, marking a…
Pramod Bhagat wins Gold at Para Asian Games
Bhubaneswar: Odisha's para shuttler, Pramod Bhagat, added another remarkable achievement to his name by securing a gold medal in the men's singles category at the Para Asian Games in China. In a closely contested match, Pramod clinched…
Odisha’s Rugby Teams Secure Semifinal Spots at National Games
Bhubaneswar: Odisha's rugby teams, both the Men's and Women's, triumphed in their respective matches, securing places in the semi-finals. The Men's team displayed exceptional determination, clinching a convincing 19-4 win against Bihar,…
Rare Simultaneous Occurrence of Cyclonic Storms in Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal
Bhubaneswar: Unprecedented weather patterns have led to a remarkable and rare occurrence as two powerful cyclonic storms, named "Tej" and "Hamoon," have emerged simultaneously over the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal, respectively. The…
Cyclonic Storm ‘Hamoon’ Intensifies over BoB, IMD Issues Alert for Coastal Regions
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning as the deep depression over the Westcentral Bay of Bengal has intensified into a cyclonic storm named "Hamoon" (pronounced as Hamoon). The cyclonic storm is…
Cyclone Hamoon brewing over Bay of Bengal
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a cautionary advisory as a depression in the westcentral Bay of Bengal intensifies into deep depression. Initially identified as a well-marked low-pressure area over the…