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A village in Gunupur Turns into a Saura Art Gallery
Gunupur: Rebingtal, a village on the Lanjia Saura hills of Gunupur has transformed into a lively Saura art gallery as local artists paint beautiful Saura mural artworks on their homes. The Odisha Lalit Kala Academy made this artistic…
Odisha CM Launches Cyber Safety Campaign, flags off 34 awareness vehicles
Bhubaneswar: As cyber threats continue to loom large in an increasingly digital world, Odisha's Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik, has taken a proactive stance by launching a 15-day statewide awareness campaign.
This initiative aims to…
Odia Filmmaker Serves on Jury Selecting India’s Oscar Entry
Bhubaneswar: Shankhajeet De, a renowned Odia filmmaker celebrated for his outstanding works, played a crucial role as part of a 17-member jury committee chaired by eminent Kannada language filmmaker Grish Kasaravalli responsible for…
MS Swaminathan, Renowned Agricultural Scientist Behind India’s ‘Green Revolution,’…
Chennai: Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan, the iconic figure credited with catalyzing India's 'Green Revolution' and revolutionizing the agricultural landscape, passed away at the age of 98 in Chennai on Thursday.
MS Swaminathan, often…
Raghurajpur in Odisha Named Best Tourism Village
Bhubaneswar: Raghurajpur, the heritage craft village of Odisha, has received the prestigious recognition of being named the Best Tourism Village in the Silver Category by the Ministry of Tourism on World Tourism Day.
During a ceremony…
Nigerian Delegation on a visit to Odisha to Study Rice Fortification Program
Bhubaneswar: A high-level delegation from Nigeria, comprising government officials from ministries and departments responsible for health, food security, food regulatory bodies, and the private sector, facilitated by the United Nations…
Veteran Actress Waheeda Rehman to Receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award
New Delhi: In a momentous announcement, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Anurag Thakur revealed that the veteran actor, Waheeda Rehman, will be bestowed with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's most prestigious…
State-Level Tribal Writers Meet Commences Showcasing Tribal Culture
Bhubaneswar: In a vibrant celebration of Odisha's diverse tribal heritage, the Academy of Tribal Languages and Culture (ATLC), in association with the ST&SC Development, M&BCW Department, Government of Odisha, has inaugurated the…
New Vande Bharat Express Connects Puri, Bhubaneswar, and Rourkela for Swift Rail Travel
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 2nd Vande Bharat Express for the Puri–Rourkela route via video conferencing from New Delhi during a ceremony at Bhubaneswar railway station today.
The 2nd Vande Bharat Express…
Lok Sabha passes Women Reservation Bill with 454 votes
New Delhi: The Lok Sabha passed the Women’s Reservation Bill on Wednesday evening after eight hours of vigorous debate. The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam will grant 33% seats to women in the Lower House of Parliament as well as state…