Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a cautionary advisory as a depression in the westcentral Bay of Bengal intensifies into deep depression. Initially identified as a well-marked low-pressure area over the Southeast and adjoining Central Bay of Bengal, the system has now concentrated into a depression. “The depression, currently positioned near latitude 16.2°N …
Bhubaneswar: State athletes set to compete at the 37th edition of the National Games in Goa will receive cash incentives, announced by the Department of Sports and Youth Services, as per Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik’s directive. Gold medalists will be awarded Rs. 5 Lakhs, silver medalists Rs. 3 Lakhs, and bronze medalists Rs. 2 Lakhs…
Sambalpur: A new chapter in the cultural and educational landscape of the city unfolded with the inauguration of the Gopabandhu Library, a collaborative initiative between the Bakul Foundation and the Sambalpur Municipal Corporation (SMC). The momentous occasion took place at Burla on Friday in the presence of Asit Tripathy, Chairman of the Western Odisha Development…
Bhubaneswar: The State Level Conference for Rabi Campaign 2023-24 was inaugurated today at the State Convention Centre, Lok Seva Bhawan. The conference shed light on the state’s strategic goals for the upcoming Rabi season, emphasizing the importance of sustainable agriculture and the need to leverage modern techniques for enhanced productivity. Odisha has set ambitious targets…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has announced a significant cash incentive of Rs. 10 lakh each for the 7 para-athletes representing Odisha at the upcoming Asian Para Games, scheduled to commence from 22nd October 2023. The Asian Para Games is a distinguished event that serves as a platform for elite para-athletes from all corners of…
Bhubaneswar: Stroke has emerged as a significant global health concern, leading to high mortality rates and long-term disabilities. To combat this silent threat, medical professionals stress the importance of an informed public and call upon the media and communication sector to actively disseminate awareness on the matter. Speaking at the state-level media workshop, renowned neurologist Dr….
Bhubaneswar: In an effort to amplify the message of Road Safety, the 2nd edition of the National Road Safety Short Film Festival has opened its doors for entries. The festival aims to foster greater awareness and collaboration in the realm of road safety, ultimately reducing road accidents and related fatalities. The deadline for submission is…
Bhubaneswar: In a moment of pride and celebration, Anupam Patnaik’s thought-provoking film ‘Pratikshya’ was awarded the prestigious Best Odia Feature Film at the 69th National Film Awards ceremony held at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. The award was presented to Patnaik in the form of a coveted Rajat Kamal, along with a cash prize of Rs…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has made impressive strides in the field of fisheries, emerging as the fourth-largest state in fish production and the seventh-largest in marine fish production in India. This revelation came during a review meeting of the Fisheries and Animal Resources Development department, chaired by Asit Tripathy, Principal Advisor to the Chief Minister, held in…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik introduced the Location Accessible Multimodal Initiative (LAccMI) scheme in Malkangiri district. The scheme’s first phase will bring rural bus services to six districts: Malkangiri, Koraput, Nabarangpur, Rayagada, Kalahandi, and Gajapati. Under the LAccMI scheme, the state government is set to deploy 1,000 buses throughout rural areas with a budget…
