Bhubaneswar: Odisha has secured the top position in the prestigious 5th National Water Awards 2023, announced by the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Uttar Pradesh claimed second place, while Gujarat and Puducherry jointly took the third spot. The awards recognize outstanding contributions to water conservation and management across India in nine categories. The award ceremony, scheduled for…
Bhubaneswar: To improve the representation and accessibility of the Odia language on digital platforms, the Odisha government’s Odia Language, Literature, and Culture Department held a virtual meeting with Google India. The discussion focused on promoting accurate and error-free use of the Odia language across search engines and social media, making it easier for Odia speakers…
Bhubaneswar: To tackle the growing issue of distress migration, the Odisha state government has formed a high-level task force to devise and recommend comprehensive solutions. The task force, which will be chaired by the Deputy Chief Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy, aims to address the root causes of migration and alleviate the…
Bhubaneswar: The Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital, Campus-2, located at Phulnakhara on NH-16, welcomed its first batch of 150 MBBS students on Monday. This marks the second medical college under the Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) Deemed to be University, adding another milestone to the institution’s expanding educational footprint. During the inauguration ceremony, students…
Puri: The rich tapestry of Jagannath Culture, woven from diverse traditions such as Vaishnavism, Shaivism, Shakta Upasana, Buddhism, Tantricism, and Sikhism, is beautifully reflected in the “Goshani Jatra” festival, celebrated during Durga Puja.
Puri: In a significant announcement, Odisha Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan stated on Sunday that the state government will soon begin distributing free Mahaprasad to devotees at the revered Puri Jagannath Temple. This initiative aims to cater to the large number of pilgrims visiting the temple daily, with the government allocating an estimated budget of Rs…
Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Traffic Police has issued an advisory regarding vehicle movement in the city for Monday, October 16, in light of the Goddess Durga idol immersion procession. A series of traffic restrictions will be in place across the capital to manage the flow of vehicles during the immersion event. These restrictions will be enforced…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s hockey ace Amit Rohidas was snapped up for Rs 48 lakh during the Hockey India League (HIL) men’s auction for the 2024-25 season, held on Sunday. Rohidas, a key defender for the Indian national team, will play for the Chennai-based franchise, Tamil Nadu Dragons. A vital member of India’s backline, Amit Rohidas has…
Bhubaneswar: The Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) has announced a 26-member squad for coaching ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind, with four players from Odisha making the cut. Debaraj Behera, Pankaj Bhue, Sukhram Majhi, and Nakula Badanayak, along with 22 others, will attend a coaching camp in New…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has put in place extensive measures to ensure cleanliness and sanitation across the city during the Durga Puja festival. In an effort to maintain a clean environment during the festivities, the BMC has deployed 36 nodal officers and over 340 additional sanitation workers to manage waste and sanitation at…
