Bhubaneswar: The All India Senior National Ranking Badminton Tournament wrapped up on a high note today at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, drawing the curtains on an intense week of rallies, smashes, and remarkable athleticism that brought together the country’s finest shuttlers. The week-long tournament, held from July 8 to 15, saw the participation of over…
Cuttack: President of India,Droupadi Murmu, graced the birth anniversary celebrations of legendary poet Adikabi Sarala Das in Cuttack today and conferred the prestigious Kalinga Ratna Award 2024 upon Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, in recognition of his contributions to public life, education, and cultural preservation. Speaking at the commemorative event organized by Sarala Sahitya…
Bhubaneswar: Hari Shankar Verma, Director General (Safety), Railway Board, concluded a comprehensive three-day safety inspection of the East Coast Railway (ECoR) today. Held from July 13 to 15, the inspection focused on evaluating the implementation of safety measures, infrastructure preparedness, and staff performance across key sections of the zone. During his visit, Verma undertook a…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step toward accelerating Odisha’s renewable energy goals, a high-level meeting on wind energy was held today at the Lokseva Bhavan conference hall under the chairmanship of Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo. The meeting focused on exploring the state’s wind…
Puri: The monsoon showers did little to deter the passion of heritage lovers as the 12th edition of the Puri Heritage Walks (PHW) was successfully conducted on Sunday afternoon, drawing enthusiastic participation from across Odisha. Twenty-four heritage enthusiasts from cities like Rourkela, Berhampur, Bhubaneswar, and Konark took part in the immersive walk through the historic…
Debrigarh: In a promising development for wildlife conservation in eastern India, Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary has recorded the presence of a pair of endangered wild dogs (Dhole or Balua Kukura in Odia) for the first time in over a decade. On July 14, forest authorities confirmed the sighting of two wild dogs — one male and…
Bhubaneswar: The tragic death of 20-year-old Soumyashree Bisi, a student of Fakir Mohan (Autonomous) College in Balasore, has triggered a wave of public outrage across Odisha, culminating in the announcement of a statewide bandh on July 17. The Odisha Congress, leading the protest, has termed the incident a “systemic failure” and an “institutional murder,” demanding…
Bhubaneswar: In a deeply tragic development, Soumyashree Bisi, a second-year Integrated B.Ed student of Fakirmohan College, Baleswar, lost her life after succumbing to critical burn injuries sustained in a self-immolation attempt. The incident occurred on Saturday, July 12, when she allegedly set herself on fire outside the principal’s chamber. According to reports, the extreme act…
Koraput: In a significant effort to foster inclusive economic development and entrepreneurship among marginalised communities, the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, organised a one-day awareness programme on July 14, 2025, at Saheed Laxman Nayak Medical College & Hospital in Koraput, Odisha. The event aimed to disseminate information about the…
Bhubaneswar: In the aftermath of a shocking self-immolation attempt by a female student of Fakir Mohan (Autonomous) College in Balasore, the Regional Directorate of Education (RDE), Bhubaneswar, has issued a strong directive to all affiliated colleges to strengthen campus safety and prevent sexual harassment. The directive, issued under Letter No. 4786/RDE dated July 14, comes…
