Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards achieving India’s ambitious renewable energy target of 500 GW by 2030, Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, announced the formation of a dedicated task force at the valedictory session of the two-day Chintan Shivir event in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The task force will be set up by…
Bhubaneswar: The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has announced that devotees will be allowed to enter the Srimandir through all four gates, starting Saturday, November 16. The decision was made following a meeting chaired by Chief Administrator Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, which focused on arrangements for darshan after the Kartik month. The meeting was attended…
Bhubaneswar: On the occasion of Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi laid the foundation stone for welfare projects worth ₹1,535 crore, reaffirming his government’s commitment to the development of tribal communities. Addressing a gathering at Janata Maidan, the Chief Minister paid rich tributes to Bhagwan Birsa Munda, hailing him as a unique figure…
Bhubaneswar: In a heartwarming celebration of Children’s Day, the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), in collaboration with the Punjabi Arya Sanatan Biradari, organized an enriching day trip for over 150 schoolchildren to the Odisha State Museum. The event aimed to introduce the young minds to the state’s rich cultural and historical…
Bhubaneswar: Sports and Youth Service Department of Odisha government honored 129 athletes with a total cash reward of ₹17,83,500 in recognition of their exceptional performances at national and international events. The athletes, representing various disciplines including Kho Kho, Wushu, Karate, Pencak Silat, Para athletics, Baseball, Taekwondo, Deaf Cricket, Ju-Jitsu, Wheelchair Fencing, Para Swimming, Weightlifting, Swimming,…
Bhubaneswar: In a continued effort to strengthen the tiger population at Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR), the Odisha Forest Department has successfully brought a second tigress, named Ganga, from Maharashtra’s Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR). Following the recent relocation of tigress Jamuna in October 27, this translocation aims to enhance genetic diversity within Similipal’s tiger community. Ganga…
Bhubaneswar: In a major achievement, 24 coastal villages from Odisha have been officially recognized as Tsunami Ready by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). This recognition, announced at the 2nd Global Tsunami Symposium in Indonesia on November 11, 2024, underscores Odisha’s commitment to disaster preparedness and its…
Bhubaneswar: To improve the nutrition of school children across Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi declared an increase of ₹1 in the daily midday meal value under the Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman Yojana (PM Poshan). This decision, benefiting over 43 lakh students in more than 50,000 government and government-aided schools in the state, will…
Bhubaneswar: Renowned writer, director, and theatre personality Ananta Mohapatra has been chosen to receive the prestigious Mohan Sundar Dev Goswami Award for his lifetime contribution to the Odia film industry. Mohapatra, who has made remarkable contributions to the cultural landscape of Odisha, will be honored for the year 2020. The announcement was made by Culture…
Bhubaneswar: The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Odisha has announced the schedule for the 2025 High School Certificate (HSC) Examination, set to begin on February 21, 2025, and conclude on March 6, 2025. The exams will be conducted daily from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM, with the exception of Mathematics, which will run until 11:45 AM….
