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…
Bhubaneswar: The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, has announced an extension for submitting application forms for the Annual High School Certificate (HSC) Examination 2025 and the Odisha State Open School Certificate (SOSC) Examination. Students now have until November 25, 2024, to complete their applications, according to an official statement. The board emphasized that this…
New Delhi: The Odisha Mandap at the 43rd India International Trade Fair (IITF) has become a major attraction, captivating thousands of visitors with its artistic splendor and cultural elegance. Both domestic and international attendees have been drawn to the pavilion, which offers a rich blend of Odisha’s heritage and forward-looking initiatives. This year’s IITF, themed…
Bhubaneswar: In a remarkable medical achievement, a team at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhubaneswar successfully saved the life of a 24-year-old man whose heart had stopped beating for nearly 1.5 hours. The life-saving procedure was carried out using Extracorporeal Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (eCPR), a cutting-edge medical intervention that is revolutionizing cardiac care….
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is beaming with pride as three of its talented hockey players have been selected to represent India in the upcoming Men’s Junior Asia Cup, scheduled to take place in Muscat, Oman, from November 26 to December 4, 2024. The trio includes defender Anmol Ekka and midfielders Roshan Kujur and Mukesh Toppo, who will…
Bhubaneswar: A 200-year-old banyan tree standing outside Lingaraj Road Station faces a grim future as railway modernization efforts under the Amrit Bharat Stations Scheme proceed. Despite its age and excellent condition, the tree has already lost a significant portion of its canopy to accommodate the construction of a new two-story building touted as an “Eco-friendly…
Singapore: The Odisha delegation, led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Industries Minister Sampad Chandra Swain, marked a significant day of engagements in Singapore, focusing on fostering collaborations in petrochemicals, chemicals, infrastructure, and logistics. The visit underscores Odisha’s commitment to enhancing its industrial landscape and skill development initiatives while positioning itself as a premier…
Dhenkanal: The 19th edition of the Dhenkanal Heritage Walks (DHW) took participants on an enriching journey to the Dhunighar Monastery in Ranjagola village on Sunday, with 45 heritage enthusiasts joining the exploration. Situated in the Hindol sub-division under Balimi police limits, the Dhunighar Monastery stands as a serene testament to history, spirituality, and legends amidst…
