Bhubaneswar: Former Chief Secretary of Odisha, Pradeep Kumar Jena, officially assumed charge as the Chairman of the Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) on Tuesday, following a formal swearing-in ceremony held at Raj Bhavan. Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati administered the oath of office in the presence of senior OERC officials and other dignitaries. Jena’s appointment…
Bhubaneswar: As changing weather conditions grip Odisha, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘Yellow’ warning for light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds in several districts over the coming days. The unsettled weather is expected to continue until April 14, with varying intensity across the state. The IMD’s forecast indicates that…
Bhubaneswar: The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, is expected to announce the results of the High School Certificate (HSC) Examination, in the second week of May. This was confirmed by BSE President Srikant Tarai during a media interaction on Tuesday. Updating on the ongoing evaluation process, Tarai said, “The paper checking for the Class…
New Delhi: Elmentoz Research, a Bhubaneswar-based cutting-edge deeptech biotech startup, has won the prestigious Startup Mahakumbh Grand Challenge Award 2025 for its groundbreaking innovation aimed at transforming the animal feed industry.
agatsinghpur: The third edition of the Jagatsinghpur Heritage Walks (JHW) was successfully held on the auspicious occasion of Shri Ram Navami, drawing around 30 heritage enthusiasts from within and outside the district.
Bhubaneswar: To revolutionize child health monitoring, Odisha has launched a five-day training-cum-workshop focused on developing an artificial intelligence-based tool for child anthropometry. The initiative, titled “AI for Growth Monitoring,” aims to harness the power of AI to improve the accuracy and efficiency of measuring children’s growth indicators. Principal Secretary, Women & Child Development Department, Shubha Sarma…
Bhubaneswar: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has achieved a major milestone in infrastructure development by commissioning a total of 281.5 kilometers of new railway lines and multi-tracking during the financial year 2024-25. This marks a remarkable 50 percent increase over the previous year’s achievement of 187.2 kilometers and highlights ECoR’s continued commitment to enhancing rail…
Bhubaneswar: To improve urban water infrastructure, Odisha’s Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mohapatra announced that all municipalities in the state will receive quality drinking water by March 2027, with an uninterrupted 24/7 supply to every household. Chairing a high-level review meeting in Bhubaneswar, Dr. Mohapatra emphasized timely execution of ongoing drinking water…
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…
