New Delhi: India has put forward the “Maratha Military Landscapes of India” as its nomination for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List for the years 2024-25.
Bhubaneswar: Following her announcement of retirement from international hockey, Odisha’s legendary hockey player, Deep Grace Ekka, is embarking on a new chapter in life as she prepares to tie the knot with Indian Army personnel, Anoop Lakra, on February 6. The engagement ceremony took place on January 26, uniting Ekka, a native of Lulkidhi village…
Bhubaneswar: Mallikarjun Kharge, the President of the Congress Party, graced Odisha with his presence today, marking his inaugural visit to the state since assuming the role of the head of the All India Congress Committee (AICC). The Congress chief landed at Bhubaneswar airport in the afternoon, where he was warmly received by a large contingent…
New Delhi: The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) is delighted to announce that its tableau, representing the Ministry of Culture, has clinched the first prize at the Republic Day Celebration (RDC) Parade 2024.
Bhubaneswar: Startup Odisha is gearing up to host Startup Utsav 2024 in Bhubaneswar, starting from January 31. This event, dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit and innovation in the state, promises a dynamic lineup of activities. The occasion will be marked by awards, felicitations, and the signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with…
Bhubaneswar: Building on its success at block and district levels, the Nua-O Sports Championship is set to culminate in the state-level competitions, scheduled to commence from January 30, 2024. The event, organized by the Sports and Youth Services Department of the Government of Odisha, has become a platform for engaging and empowering the youth through…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to enhance wildlife experiences, the Odisha Forest Department inaugurated a Night Safari or Nocturnal Natures Trail at Chandaka and Dampara wildlife sanctuary. The initiative kicked off at the Bharatpur section, welcoming school students on its inaugural day to provide them with a unique opportunity to observe the nocturnal behaviors of…
Berhampur: Pati Sonapur beach, situated under the Chikiti block of Ganjam district, has achieved the prestigious Blue Flag certification, marking it as the second Blue Flag beach in Odisha, following Puri. The inclusion of Sonapur beach in this distinguished list was facilitated by the Society of Integrated Coastal Management (SICOM), an agency operating under the…
New Delhi: In a significant move, the Central Government has identified 30 cities, with Cuttack in Odisha being one of them, for a comprehensive survey and rehabilitation effort aimed at adults, particularly women and children, engaged in begging. Ayodhya, Guwahati, Trimbakeshwar, Bodhgaya, Somnath, Khajuraho, Ujjain, Shimla, Indore, Madurai, Jaisalmer, Mysuru, and Thiruvananthapuram among others are…
Bhubaneswar: A 15-member delegation from Assam Millets Mission (AMM) is currently on an exposure visit to Odisha to gain insights and inspiration from the successful implementation of the Odisha Millets Mission (OMM).
