Puri: In celebration of World Children’s Day, UNICEF Odisha organized a captivating sand art exhibit in Puri on Wednesday, aligning with the 2024 theme, ‘Listen to the Future.’ The artwork, crafted by renowned sand artist Manas Sahoo, featured smiling children’s faces, symbolizing the importance of their voices in shaping the future. Spanning 15 feet in…
Bhubaneswar: The Capital Hospital in Bhubaneswar is set to expand its Intensive Care Unit (ICU) capacity from 16 beds to 40, marking a significant boost to its critical care facilities. The decision was announced by Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi, chairperson of the hospital’s Rogi Kalyan Samiti (Patient Welfare Committee), following a governing body meeting of…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to assist candidates who missed the initial deadline, the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha, has announced the schedule for online submission of Plus II examination forms for the 2025 session, along with a fine. A notification issued by CHSE on Tuesday revealed that regular and ex-regular students from Arts, Science,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced the extension of the historic Bali Jatra by an additional day. Originally scheduled to conclude on November 22, the eight-day festival, which began on Kartik Purnima (November 15), will now run until the ninth day. The announcement was made through the Chief Minister’s official social media…
Cuttack: Cricket enthusiasts can now enjoy the upcoming India vs England ODI at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on February 9, 2025, at reduced ticket prices, following a decision made by the Odisha government. The price revisions were finalized during a meeting between the Sports Department and senior officials of the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) at…
Singapore: The third day of Hon’ble Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi’s visit to Singapore marked a significant milestone with the Interactive Session on Business Opportunities in Odisha, which drew global investors and industry leaders from across the ASEAN region. The session, organized as part of Odisha’s investment outreach, showcased the state’s immense potential and its…
Bhubaneswar: The Reliance Foundation and the United Nations India convened a significant gathering of experts and stakeholders from the Global South in Bhubaneswar to discuss innovative approaches to disaster preparedness and early warning systems. The event, titled “Early Warning to Early Action – A Multi-Hazard, Multi-Stakeholder Approach: Learning from Coastal Ecosystems,” marked the first in…
Bhubaneswar: Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, Minister for Housing & Urban Development and Chairman of the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA), distributed allotment letters to 116 beneficiaries of the Affordable Housing Project (AHP) during a ceremony held at the IDCOL Auditorium today. The allotments included 47 homes under the Chandrasekharpur AHP, 36 from the Nilamadhab Awas AHP,…
Bhubaneswar: A bilingual coffee table book titled “Fakirnama: Saga of Odia Identity’s Iconic Architect”, chronicling the life and literary contributions of Fakir Mohan Senapati, was released today in Bhubaneswar. Written by his great-granddaughter, Monica Das, along with co-author Rabindra Kumar Das, the book is a tribute to Utkala’s Vyasakabi, a pioneer who positioned Odia literature…
Bhubaneswar: A tribal resident of Kandhamal district, who was battling organ failure after consuming mango kernel gruel, died on Sunday at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack. The deceased, identified as Jita Majhi, passed away at 2:15 PM despite intensive medical efforts. “Despite all our efforts, we couldn’t save Jita Majhi. He was undergoing…
