Cuttack: The National Road Safety Short Film Festival 2023 has garnered an impressive response, witnessing a submission of 247 entries from talented filmmakers, amateur enthusiasts, and students hailing from various corners of the country. The entries span a spectrum of genres, including documentary, experimental, narrative, fiction, non-fiction, and animation. This edition of the festival, themed…
Bhubaneswar: The rich tapestry of Odisha’s tribal literary tradition took center stage as the two-day State Level Tribal Poets Meet kicked off on Wednesday. Organized by the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Research and Training Institute (SCSTRTI), the event witnessed 50 poets representing various tribal communities, including Binjhal, Desia, Gadaba, Gond, Khadia, Koya, Kui, Kuvi, Saora,…
Bhubaneswar: In a historic move towards enhancing the transportation infrastructure in Odisha, the Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Corporation signed a crucial contract with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for the construction of Phase-I of the Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project. The stretch will connect Bhubaneswar Airport to Trishulia in Cuttack, covering a distance of 26 kilometers….
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to address urban housing challenges, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated three housing complexes in Bhubaneswar, aimed at uplifting slum dwellers. These complexes, Keshari Residency in Satya Nagar, Buddha Vihar in Chandrasekharpur, and Barunei Enclave in Subudhipur, stand as pillars of progress under the Saharanchal Awas Yojana urban housing scheme. Keshari…
Ahmedabad: In a stunning display of cricket prowess, Australia won their sixth ODI World Cup trophy by defeating India by six wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This triumph adds to their previous victories in 1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, and 2015. Breaking the hearts of over 1.4 billion Indians, Australia’s commanding performance left…
Rayagada: In a pioneering move to address healthcare accessibility challenges in remote tribal areas of Odisha, a special drone delivery service for medicines and vaccines was inaugurated in Rayagada district on Friday. The program will employ Redwing’s electric hybrid drones to transport medicines and medical equipment to tribal-dominated regions in Rayagada, where traditional healthcare services…
Bhubaneswar: After a hiatus, the ropeway facility at Nandankanan Zoological Park (NZP), located on the outskirts of the Odisha capital, was officially reintroduced today, enhancing the visitor experience. Forest and Environment Minister Pradip Kumar Amat inaugurated the ropeway in the presence of MLAs Suresh Kumar Routray, Susant Kumar Rout, and senior officials of the zoo….
Bhubaneswar: In response to the escalating garbage crisis, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to implement biomethane gas plants on the outskirts of the state capital for effective waste management. Following approval from the Empowerment Committee of Infrastructure in January this year, the BMC has outlined plans to establish these plants at four locations,…
Bhubaneswar: In response to widespread discontent and reservations from various quarters, Roopa Roshan Sahoo, the Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the ST & SC Development and Minorities, Backward Classes Welfare Department in Odisha, has issued a directive to suspend the recently approved amendment allowing the sale of tribal land to non-tribals. The controversial cabinet decision on November 14,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha took another stride towards becoming a chess hub as it hosted a grand felicitation ceremony for renowned Grand Masters in India at the Kalinga Stadium. Sports Secretary Vineel Krishna in an event honored chess stalwarts including R Praggnanandhaa, Koneru Humpy, K Sasikiran, S S Ganguly, Abhijit Kunte, and other luminaries, acknowledging their remarkable…
