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Renowned Author Geeta Mehta Passes Away
Bhubaneswar: Geeta Mehta, an acclaimed author, documentary filmmaker, and journalist, and the daughter of the legendary Biju Patnaik, has passed away in Delhi. She was the elder sister of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and was married to the…
Workshop on Sustainable WASH Financing Held in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Livelihoods Mission (OLM), in collaboration with Water.org and UNICEF, conducted a workshop on 'Sustainable WASH Financing: Empowering 25 Lakh Households for Sustainable Water and Sanitation…
Intensified Mission Indradhanush to Commence in Odisha soon
Bhubaneswar: The Intensified Mission Indradhanush drive (IMI 5.0) is set to launch in Odisha on September 11. The mission aims to identify and register all children under 5 years and pregnant women who may have missed their vaccine doses.…
2nd Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival Draws to a Successful Close
Kathmandu: The 2nd Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) concluded on September 3 in Kathmandu, Nepal, marking a successful gathering of renowned literary figures, intellectuals, and artists from across South Asia.
Attending the…
Odisha CM Extends Rs 5 Crore Assistance to Flood-Hit Himachal Pradesh
Bhubaneswar: In a gesture of solidarity and support, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has announced financial assistance of Rs 5 Crore for the flood-affected state of Himachal Pradesh.
Himachal Pradesh has recently witnessed extensive…
Odisha to Host India vs. Qatar FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier
Bhubaneswar: After hosting the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup and Intercontinental Cup matches at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, football fans in India, especially Odisha, have a new reason to celebrate.
The All India Football…
Odisha Extends Financial Aid to ST & SC Students Pursuing Higher Education
Bhubaneswar: The ST & SC Development, Minorities, and Backward Classes Welfare Department in Odisha have announced financial assistance to ST and SC students pursuing higher education under Mukhyamantri Medhabi Chhatra Protshan Yojana…
Odisha Plans to Use GPS Tracking Devices for Non-Heinous Under-Trial Prisoners
Bhubaneswar: In a pioneering move, Odisha is poised to become the first state in India to implement GPS-enabled tracking devices for under-trial prisoners (UTPs) facing non-heinous charges. The Odisha prison department has proposed…
CM Naveen Patnaik honours athletes with Biju Patnaik Sports award
Bhubaneswar: On the commemoration of National Sports Day, the Odisha government honoured sports personalities from various fields for their remarkable contributions in the realm of sports and games.
In an award ceremony, Chief Minister…
Neeraj Chopra Triumphs with Gold at 2023 World Athletics Championships
New Delhi: India's star javelin thrower, Neeraj Chopra, etched his name in history once again as he clinched a gold medal at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest. The event witnessed an awe-inspiring final throw by Chopra,…