Bhubaneswar: Noted Odia journalist, historian and cine critic Surya Deo’s ‘Kali Paain Kalira Cinema’ won the Best Book on Cinema (special mention) at the 68th National Film Awards announced by the I&B Ministry on Friday. Published by Pakshighar Prakashanee, the book traces the evolution of Odia cinema with reference to 21 best Odia movies made over…
Bhubaneswar: To go green in the transport sector, the Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) has started the trial run of electric buses in Bhubaneswar. For the trial run which commenced on 16 July, 10 electric buses are plying on the various routes of the city. A temporary charging station has been also set up in…
Bhubaneswar: In the wake of rising Covid cases in the city, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to tighten up measures making ‘no mask no entry’ mandatory in malls and commercial outlets. ‘No mask no entry’ and ‘no mask no goods’ will be enforced across the city, informed BMC Commissioner Vijay Amruta Kulange. All…
Koraput: Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya (OAV) has started in Kotia panchayat of Koraput district from the current academic session. As many as 59 students have taken admission in Class 6 and teaching has already started. Construction of one hostel building has been completed and free bus service for the students has been also launched. “The school…
New Delhi: The Central Government on Wednesday decided to provide free booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine to all citizens above 18 years of age from July 15. People in the age group of 18-59 will be given free Covid vaccine booster shots. The dose will be given for the next 75 days from July 15….
Novak Djokovic wins his seventh Wimbledon title. He beat Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios 4-6 6-3 6-4 7-6(3) to win the title. The Serbian tennis player won a fourth successive title. This is Djokovic’s 21st Grand Slam title overall, he is one title behind record-holder Rafael Nadal. Djokovic raced out to a 6-1 lead in…
Bhubaneswar: The female yellow anaconda at Nandankanan Zoological Park has delivered seven snakelets on Saturday . On July 7 gave birth one snakelet. Zoo officials informed that at around 5.30 pm on Saturday, six live and one still-born anaconda snakelets were born. The eight live anaconda snakelets have been kept in individual boxes under control…
Bhubaneswar: On the auspicious occasion of Rath Jatra, Odisha FC announced the launch of the Senior Women’s team. The Indian Super League (ISL) club from Odisha released a video on Friday to mark their entry into the Women’s game. The club has roped in A-Licensed coach and former player Crispin Chettri as the first Head…
Puri: The three chariots of Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra, and Lord Jagannath rolled on the grand road of the pilgrim city amidst lakhs of devotees After a gap of two years, devotees were allowed in the Rath Jatra. The rituals were started at 3 am and completed ahead of schedule. Amidst the blowing of conches,…
Bhubaneswar: Wearing face masks in public places has been made compulsory in Bhubaneswar. The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) issued an order Thursday evening. The decision has been taken considering a rise in Covid cases in the city recently. The order stated, “All citizens residing within BMC area as well as outside citizens coming to BMC…
