Bhubaneswar: The 73rd All India Police Hockey Championship – 2025 was inaugurated with great fervour at the 7th Battalion Ground in Bhubaneswar, marking a significant moment in the country’s police sporting calendar. The event is being hosted by the Odisha Police under the aegis of the All India Police Sports Control Board. The grand opening…
Bhubaneswar: Bringing pride to Odisha and India, internationally acclaimed sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik from Puri has been awarded the Fred Darrington Sand Master Award at the Sandworld 2025 International Sand Art Festival held in Weymouth, United Kingdom. This prestigious recognition marks a historic milestone, as Pattnaik becomes the first Indian artist to receive the coveted…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police today officially kickstarted the countdown to the 73rd All India Police Hockey Championship 2025 with a spirited curtain-raiser ceremony at Police Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. Held under the aegis of the All India Police Sports Control Board, the event marked the formal beginning of one of the most prestigious and anticipated tournaments in…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi departed for New Delhi today on a two-day visit packed with high-level engagements and strategic meetings with industry leaders. The visit is aimed at fostering partnerships, attracting major investments, and steering Odisha toward becoming a leading industrial powerhouse. During his visit, CM Majhi will address a gathering of key stakeholders,…
Sundargarh: In a determined push to strengthen healthcare access for tribal communities, especially in remote and underserved regions, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched a series of focused health initiatives. A major milestone in this mission is the two-day mega medical camp inaugurated today at Sundargarh Government Medical College & Hospital in Odisha. Organised…
Bhubaneswar: The sacred five-day Rukuna Rath Yatra of Lord Lingaraj began with great spiritual zeal on Saturday, marking the auspicious occasion of Ashokastami. The age-old tradition unfolded in Bhubaneswar as Lord Lingaraj’s majestic chariot rolled out in the afternoon, following an array of elaborate rituals that commenced in the early hours of the morning. Despite…
Bhubaneswar: As part of the ongoing Odia Pakhya celebrations, the Sports and Youth Services Department of Odisha today organised the vibrant “Aitihya Ganadouda” marathon in Bhubaneswar, blending heritage with fitness and community spirit. The event began at the historic Khandagiri and concluded at Kalinga Studio Square, drawing hundreds of enthusiastic participants, including youth, cultural lovers,…
New Delhi: In a major push to bolster rural infrastructure and accelerate economic development, the Ministry of Rural Development has sanctioned a fresh batch of connectivity projects to the northeastern state of Tripura and eastern state of Odisha under the Connectivity Component of the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN). The sanctioned projects…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja chaired a high-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhavan today, reviewing the progress of key departmental initiatives and reaffirming the state government’s commitment to delivering citizen-centric services. The meeting focused on the evaluation of schemes and projects initiated since the last review on March 11. During the session, Ahuja emphasized the…
Bhubaneswar: In a remarkable example of community-led sustainable tourism, local residents managing ecotourism at Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary and Hirakud Wetland in Odisha have generated a record revenue of ₹5.11 crore in the financial year 2024–25. Their success not only underscores the economic potential of eco-friendly travel but also highlights how responsible tourism can power conservation…
