Bhubaneswar: The excitement is building as Odisha gears up to host its first-ever continental table tennis championship — the ITTF-ATTU 28th Asian Table Tennis Team Championships 2025. The countdown began today with the grand unveiling of the championship trophy by Suryabanshi Suraj, Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, at a vibrant ceremony held at the…
Bhubaneswar: Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Odisha, Anu Garg, IAS, reviewed the progress of key irrigation projects — Kanupur, Subarnarekha, and Anandpur — at a meeting held today in the Conference Hall of the Department of Water Resources. During the review, it was revealed that the headworks of the Kanupur Irrigation Project are nearly…
Bhubaneswar: As normalcy slowly returns to Cuttack after last week’s violence, Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan on Monday appealed to residents to maintain peace and protect the city’s long-standing reputation for harmony. Speaking to reporters, Harichandan said the government and police are keeping a close watch on the situation. “The situation in Cuttack is gradually returning…
Bhubaneswar: A new Skill Lab focusing on Agriculture and Automotive trades was inaugurated at Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS), Kirmira, in Jharsuguda district by Union Minister of Tribal Affairs, Jual Oram. The initiative aims to equip tribal students with hands-on learning opportunities that complement their academic education and prepare them for future employment. The event…
Bhubaneswar: Alumni can play a transformative role in shaping the future of education by contributing their time, experience, and resources to their former schools. Recognizing this potential, the first Governing Body Meeting of Panchasakha Shiksha Setu (PSS) was held under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja to chart new ways of expanding alumni engagement…
Bhubaneswar: The first preparatory meeting for Krushi Odisha 2025-26 was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, marking the beginning of detailed planning for one of Odisha’s most awaited agricultural events. The three-day mega event, to be organized from January 22…
Sambalpur: As part of the celebrations for Wildlife Week 2025, the Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary has opened a 2-kilometre-long Birding Trail to the public, offering a refreshing avenue for nature enthusiasts, children, and youth to experience the sanctuary’s avian diversity up close. The newly developed Birding Trail takes trekkers through a scenic route of nallas, streams,…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Railways, Electronics and Information Technology, and Information and Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Thursday inaugurated the NIELIT Digital University (NDU) platform in New Delhi, marking a major milestone in India’s digital education and skill development journey. Designed to democratize access to high-quality learning, the platform will offer industry-focused programs in cutting-edge…
Bhubaneswar: Maa Tarini Temple at Ghatagaon, one of Odisha’s most revered shrines that draws lakhs of devotees every year, is set for a major transformation. The Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, on Monday approved a comprehensive redevelopment project that aims to enhance pilgrim facilities and position the temple as a leading…
Baripada: The historic town of Baripada, known for its royal legacy beyond Similipal and the famed Belgadia Palace, opened another chapter of its heritage to eager enthusiasts through the 18th edition of Mayurbhanj Heritage Walks (MHW). Around 50 participants explored the majestic Mayurbhanj Palace—the last capital of the princely state—under the guidance of Kumaresh Nayak…
