Orissa High Court Rules Only Licensed Photographers Allowed at Konark’s Sun Temple

Cuttack: The Orissa High Court has reaffirmed that only photographers authorized by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) will be permitted to operate within the premises of the iconic Sun Temple in Konark, Odisha’s Puri district. A division bench, comprising Chief Justice Chakradhar Sharan Singh and Justice Savitri Ratho, delivered the judgment on Monday, upholding…

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Odisha FC Suffers Last-Minute Heartbreak in 3-2 Loss to Kerala Blasters

Bhubaneswar: Odisha FC’s rollercoaster night at Kochi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium ended in disappointment as the Kalinga Warriors succumbed to a 2-3 defeat against Kerala Blasters in a dramatic Indian Super League (ISL) clash on Monday. The visitors got off to a dream start when Jerry Mawihmingthanga capitalized on an early opportunity to put Odisha FC…

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Odisha Women Lifters Shine with Eight More Medals at Khelo India Women’s Weightlifting League

Berhampur: The women weightlifters of Odisha continued their remarkable medal streak on the third day of the Asmita Khelo India Women’s Weightlifting National Zonal League 2024-25, held at the Ganjam Weightlifting Academy in Mahatma Gandhi Stadium. The host state secured eight more medals, including three gold, two silver, and three bronze, bringing their total tally…

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Centre Allocates ₹7,834.80 Crore to Odisha for Development Initiatives

Bhubaneswar: In a move to bolster state development and welfare initiatives, the Central Government on Friday released ₹7,834.80 crore to Odisha as part of its tax devolution share for January 2025. This allocation is part of an advance installment of ₹1,73,030 crore distributed to state governments ahead of schedule to accelerate capital expenditure and improve…

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OSRTC Launches 13 New Bus Services to Boost Regional Connectivity in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: To enhance public transport infrastructure and improve connectivity across Odisha, the Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) today launched 13 new bus services on nine routes. The initiative was inaugurated by Bibhuti Bhusan Jena, Minister of Commerce & Transport, through a virtual conference held at Kharavela Bhawan. The launch event witnessed the participation of…

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