Bhubaneswar: In a significant step toward transforming education in Odisha, the School & Mass Education Department of the Government of Odisha signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the CK-12 Foundation on February 3, 2025, at Lok Seva Bhavan, Bhubaneswar. The agreement was signed by Shalini Pandit, IAS, Commissioner-cum-Secretary, and Neeru Khosla, Founder and Executive Director…
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast dry weather across Odisha for the next five days, with shallow to moderate fog expected during the early morning hours in several districts. In its mid-day bulletin on Monday, the IMD’s regional office in Bhubaneswar issued yellow warnings for dense fog in select areas. For February 4,…
Bhubaneswar: Hockey India has announced that all tickets for the men’s and women’s FIh Pro League matches in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, scheduled from February 15 to 25 will be free of charge for fans at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium. This gesture underscores Hockey India’s commitment to promoting the sport and creating an inclusive, fan-friendly environment. Fans can…
Bhubaneswar: In a swift and compassionate move, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi ensured immediate medical assistance for a 12-year-old boy suffering from a rare disease during the public grievance hearing at his official residence today. The patient, Alok Kalse from Saintala in Balangir district, was accompanied by his parents, who sought the CM’s intervention for…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has received a historic ₹10,599 crore allocation in the Union Rail Budget 2025, marking a 12.5-fold increase from the ₹838 crore allocated between 2009-2014. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the major investment via video conferencing from New Delhi, highlighting Odisha’s unprecedented growth in railway infrastructure. Massive Expansion in Odisha’s Railway Network The…
New Delhi: Union Minister of State for Science & Technology (Independent Charge), Dr. Jitendra Singh, highlighted the remarkable contributions of women-led startups in India, emphasizing their growing global impact. Speaking to a delegation from the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry – Ladies Organisation (FICCI-FLO), led by YFLO Delhi President Dr. Payal Kanodia,…
Bhubaneswar: Even as February has just begun, Odisha is already witnessing a sharp rise in temperatures, signaling an early and intense summer ahead. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that Bhubaneswar recorded 34.4°C at 2:30 PM on Sunday, giving residents a glimpse of the scorching heat they may have to endure in the coming weeks….
Puri: The sacred ‘Ratha Katha Anukula’ ritual was performed at the Jagannath Temple in Puri on Sunday, marking the official commencement of preparations for the annual Rath Yatra. The traditional ceremony, observed on the auspicious occasion of Sri Panchami, involved the ceremonial worship of Dhaura wood, which will be used for constructing the divine chariots…
Mumbai: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a cash reward of Rs 5 crore for the Indian side that claimed their second consecutive U19 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at the Bayuemas Oval on Sunday. Led by a spirited captain, Niki Prasad, the Indian team remained unbeaten throughout the tournament…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched the reprinted edition and digital version of ‘Barnabodha’, the iconic Odia primer written by Bhaktakavi Madhusudan Rao, at an event organized by the Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department. Speaking at the event held at Krushi Bhawan, Bhubaneswar, the Chief Minister lauded Madhusudan Rao’s contribution to Odia language…
