Bhubaneswar: For the inclusive growth of SC, ST, OBC and minority households, Odisha government has initiated various programmes and schemes which are accessible, accountable and aspirational. During the Senior Officers conference held at Konark, it was revealed highlighting the best practises in the three districts of Nabarangpur, Gajapati and Rayagada on the themes of Education,…
Bhubaneswar: The transgenders from Odisha got a reason to cheer as the state cabinet has made transgender children eligible to be included in family pension of government employee. Odisha government has given approval to amend the OCS (Pensions) Rules, 1992 to enable a transgender child of a government servant or pensioner, who died on or…
Bhubaneswar: The much-awaited Dharani Dhar Sports Complex in Keonjhar was inaugurated today by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday. Keonjhar has produced many national and international players and this sports complex will play a key role in developing the sports ecosystem particularly of Football, Athletics and Archery. The new multi-sport complex features a natural turf…
Bhubaneswar: For decades radio has been playing a crucial role to disseminate information to people, and its role become more important during natural calamities. One of the long-standing mediums of expression, radio is still the most influential mass media. Radio has its charm and over the years one of the important modes of information and…
Bhubaneswar: Indian women’s football captain Ngangom Bala Devi has joined Odisha FC for the upcoming season of the Hero Indian Women’s League. The striker has joined the club on a one-year deal. Born in Imphal, Manipur, Devi’s love for football started at a young age and she has since dedicated her life to playing the…
Bhubaneswar: Good news for Odia people working in Dubai or those who want to visit the Arab Nation as direct flight services between Bhubaneswar and Dubai will commence from March 5. The first Bhubaneswar-Dubai flight (6E 0027) will leave the Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) at 6.05 pm on March 5 and reach the Dubai…
Sundargarh: The demand for the husk lever pound rice also referred as ‘Dhinki Kuta Chaula’ in Odia is witnessing a steady rise among health-conscious food connoisseurs. In order to cater to the rise in demand, the Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA) in Sundargarh is incentivizing women from local tribal communities to produce traditional husk lever…
Bhubaneswar: The government schools in Odisha are undergoing a transition making teaching-learning an interesting process for both teachers and students. To make learning further interesting, the Kandhamal administration has introduced the first 3D Virtual Reality lab in Odisha. The lab has been set up with District Innovation Fund. In the 3D Virtual Reality lab students can…
Bhubaneswar: Eminent painter Bansidhar Pratihari has been conferred with the prestigious Dharmapada Award for 2022 on Monday. During an event organised by the department of Odia Language, Literature & Culture, the 94-year-old artist was felicitated with a citation, a shawl and Rs 5 Lakh for his contribution in the field of visual art. Eminent sculptor…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) is soon to resume its all-women bus service between Bhubaneswar and Cuttack to provide safe transport facilities to women and girl students of the twin cities. As per reports, the Commerce and Transport Department has asked the OSRTC to take steps in this regard. After the Nirbhaya…
