Bhubaneswar: An extensive month-long national campaign shedding light on Anganwadi, titled “Anganwadi: The Lifeline of Rural India,” has been launched in the city by CSOs Odisha Shramajeebee Mancha, Mahila Shramajeebee Mancha, Odisha, and Atmashakti Trust. The primary objective of this campaign is to involve key stakeholders at the grassroots level, including policymakers, CSOs, media, and…
Bhubaneswar: To promote Odisha’s rich cultural and social legacy, the Siddhi Binayak Charitable Trust is poised to host the Jayadev Gouraba Samman 2023 from December 20 to 22 at Goruhat Padia in the Bali Patana area of Bhubaneswar. The three-day extravaganza would be graced by Bollywood icons Suniel Shetty and Gulshan Grover, alongside acclaimed artists…
Bhubaneswar: Expanding its commitment to nurturing sports talent, Odisha has added two new feathers to its cap with the establishment of High Performance Centres (HPCs) in Archery and Sport Climbing. A significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the state of Odisha and Tata Steel today in the presence of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik….
Bhubaneswar: The capital city witnessed the grand finale of the National Road Safety Short Film Festival 2023 on Tuesday, celebrating exceptional cinematic narratives promoting road safety. The Odia film, ‘Biswasta Sathi,’ directed by Amrutanshu Mohapatra from Balasore, clinched the Best Film award in the Odia category, while ‘IF,’ directed by Sreenath S from Kerala, secured…
Odisha is witnessing the rise of a cadre of young bureaucratic leaders dedicated to the welfare and development of tribal communities, and at the forefront of this movement is Swadha Dev Singh, the Collector & District Magistrate of Rayagada. Beyond the corridors of power, Swadha is crafting a legacy of impact and innovation. However, her…
Cuttack: The Odisha Masters 2023 commenced at the JN Indoor Stadium in Cuttack. Acknowledged as one of Asia’s premier badminton competitions, the tournament features an impressive prize pool of USD 100,000 and holds the distinguished status of being a BWF Tour Super 100 event. Day 1 witnessed spirited matches with players from more than 30…
Bhubaneswar: In a pioneering collaboration between the Sports & Youth Services Department, Odisha, and ‘Aspire for Her,’ a groundbreaking initiative named “HER Sport Ki Champion” was unveiled today. This initiative is dedicated to empowering and supporting women in sports as they transition to their post-athletic careers. “HER Sport Ki Champion” by Aspire For Her is…
Bhubaneswar: In a historic move, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated India’s largest Sports Science Centre at the Kalinga Stadium, establishing a transformative partnership with Abhinav Bindra. This facility, designed to serve athletes from diverse disciplines, is positioned to become a focal point for injury management, rehabilitation, recovery, and performance enhancement. It promises to comprehensively address…
Bhubaneswar: The two-day Odisha Concours D’Elegance vintage car exhibition commenced at Baramunda playground in the city on Saturday. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the event. A stunning collection of 52 vintage and classic cars from seven states is on display at the exhibition, organized in collaboration with Odisha Tourism. The expo features an impressive array…
Bhubaneswar: In a move towards greater inclusivity, the Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, is set to implement special arrangements for the physically challenged, allowing them to partake in the darshan of the deities. Ranjan Das, Chief Administrator of the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), shared this announcement after the Niti Sub-Committee meeting. As part of…
