Kendrapara: Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha’s Kendrapara district has been closed to visitors until January 22 to facilitate the annual census of crocodiles and migratory birds, officials announced on Tuesday. Assistant Conservator of Forests, Manas Das, informed that several teams have been deployed to conduct the headcount in the park’s creeks, rivers, wetlands, and mangrove…
Bhubaneswar: In a decisive move to preserve the cultural essence of the Khandagiri Mela, authorities have introduced a ban on obscene dance performances during the popular Jatra shows. The decision was reached after a joint meeting between Jatra committee members and Khandagiri police officials on Tuesday, following widespread concerns about performances deemed disrespectful to Odia…
Bhubaneswar The ambitious Khurda Road-Balangir New Rail Line Project achieved a significant milestone today with the successful breakthrough of Tunnel No T3, located between Buguda and Banigochha in Nayagarh district. Spanning 2,620 meters and featuring a 2-degree curve, this tunnel is the longest in Nayagarh district and the second longest in the entire project. The breakthrough,…
Puri: The sixth edition of the Puri Heritage Walk (PHW) took place on Sunday with 20 participants exploring some of the city’s iconic historical and cultural sites.
Bhubaneswar: The sixth edition of Odisha Manaska, a community engagement platform organized by All Things Odisha, took place on Sunday, January 12, at the Safe Odisha For Her office in Saheed Nagar.
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…
Bhubaneswar: The picturesque garden of Raj Bhavan, the official residence of the Governor, has been opened to the general public and school students for a limited period of 10 days, starting from Monday. The garden, known for its vibrant array of flowers, elegant water fountains, and diverse wildlife, offers a serene escape to visitors. The…
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…
New Delhi: Odisha has become the 34th state to implement the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Health Authority (NHA) of the Union Ministry of Health and the Odisha Department of Health and Family Welfare. The agreement, formalized at Vigyan…
Cuttack, January 13: The 40th Session of Cuttack Heritage Walk (CHW) Khati was held in the conference hall of Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) yesterday evening. Sailaja Rabi, noted poet and a living legend of our times, presented his impressions and experiences of the Millennium City.
