Bhubaneswar: Promoting a culture of sports and fitness in the city, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik unveiled the highly anticipated Odisha Table Tennis Academy in Kalinga Stadium. The inaugural event coincided with the launch of the 29th State Table Tennis Championship 2023, marking a significant milestone in the state’s sports development. The cutting-edge Odisha Table Tennis…
Bhubaneswar: The Forest, Environment, and Climate Change Department of Odisha have devised an extensive Tala Tree plantation initiative along the demarcated forest block perimeters during the upcoming planting seasons of 2024-25 and 2025-26. “Palm trees serve a dual purpose, acting not only as natural lightning arresters but also as protective barriers along the forest block…
Bhubaneswar: To protect the Olive Ridley turtles during their breeding and mating season, the Odisha government has implemented a seven-month ban on sea fishing activities within a 20 km radius of the coast at the river mouths of Dhamara, Devi, and Rusikulya. This prohibition, effective till May 31, 2024, aims to safeguard the annual migration…
Bhubaneswar: Recognizing the stellar performance of para badminton star Pramod Bhagat in the Asian Para Games 2023, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has announced a cash prize of Rs 2 crore. Bhagat clinched the gold medal in the para badminton men’s singles SL3 event, demonstrating exceptional skill and determination. Amidst a tough competition, Bhagat emerged victorious…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Women’s Rugby team claimed a sensational gold-medal victory, outplaying Bihar in a gripping final match with a score of 12-7 at the 37th National Games. Demonstrating their prowess, the Women’s Rugby team exhibited a dominant performance, securing a triumph over Bihar with a score of 12-7. Their commendable display of skill remained…
Bhubaneswar: The National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC) has recently announced the selection of 20 feature film projects from 11 countries for the 17th edition of the Film Bazaar. Among the notable selections are the films ‘Baghuni (Dance like a Tiger)’, ‘Habaspuri Weaving (The Second and Last Death)’ and ‘Finding Lanka’. ‘Baghuni (Dance like…
Bhubaneswar: Odia cine industry mourns the loss of eminent music director Swarup Nayak, who peacefully breathed his last at his residence in Cuttack. Sources revealed that Nayak had been battling throat cancer for several days, marking a profound loss for the state’s music and film industry. Throughout his illustrious career, Nayak made significant contributions to…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s para shuttler, Pramod Bhagat, added another remarkable achievement to his name by securing a gold medal in the men’s singles category at the Para Asian Games in China. In a closely contested match, Pramod clinched victory over his compatriot Nitesh Kumar with a score of 22-20, 18-21, and 21-19, claiming the top spot…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s rugby teams, both the Men’s and Women’s, triumphed in their respective matches, securing places in the semi-finals. The Men’s team displayed exceptional determination, clinching a convincing 19-4 win against Bihar, while the Women’s team dominated the field with an authoritative 64-0 victory over Karnataka. With their eyes set on the semi-finals, the Men’s…
Bhubaneswar: Unprecedented weather patterns have led to a remarkable and rare occurrence as two powerful cyclonic storms, named “Tej” and “Hamoon,” have emerged simultaneously over the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal, respectively. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has flagged this extraordinary phenomenon as a highly unusual and infrequent event, marking a significant point…
