Bhubaneswar: The 40th Sub Junior and 50th Junior Aquatic Nationals were officially declared open today at the Aquatic Centre at the Kalinga Stadium, marking the beginning of a six-day competition from August 6 to 11.
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is gearing up to host the prestigious 40th Sub Junior and 50th Junior Aquatic Nationals Championship 2024 at the state-of-the-art aquatic center at Kalinga Stadium from 6-11 August. Over 1000 participants will compete for medals and aim to set new records during the six-day event. This championship is crucial for swimmers as it…
Bhubaneswar: In May 2023, Karama Muduli, a girl of primitive Bonda tribe of Bondaghat in Malkangiri district was in news for spending her summer vacation working as a daily wage labourer in the scorching sun to meet her education cost as her parents, who also work as daily wagers, were unable to afford her education….
New Delhi: The State of Odisha has garnered Rs. 3881.796 crore in coal royalties for the financial year 2023-24, according to provisional data. This substantial revenue is a result of the 14% ad-valorem royalty rate on coal, which has remained unchanged since its establishment by the notification dated May 10, 2012. The steady royalty rate…
Paris: Seasoned defender Amit Rohidas has been suspended for one match at the Paris 2024 Olympics hockey tournament, resulting in his absence from India’s semifinal match against Germany, scheduled on Tuesday. This suspension follows Rohidas’ receipt of a red card during the quarter-final match against Great Britain on Sunday. “Amit Rohidas was suspended for one…
Bhubaneswar: To promote the use of the Odia language and enhance agricultural oversight, a high-level meeting of senior officers was convened under the chairmanship of the Chief Administrative Secretary. The meeting focused on several key directives aimed at improving administrative efficiency and ensuring the welfare of farmers. One of the major directives issued was the…
Bhubaneswar: Addressing concerns about the future of the Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY), Odisha’s Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling confirmed on Saturday that the flagship health scheme, initiated by the previous BJD government, will continue to operate. Under BSKY, beneficiaries will continue to receive cashless medical services at both government and private hospitals. Currently, the scheme…
Bhubaneswar: “Economic empowerment is crucial for every woman to achieve self-reliance, fulfill their aspirations, and contribute to the holistic growth of society,” emphasized Aparajita Sarangi, Lok Sabha MP from Bhubaneswar, during the foundation day event of the UCCIL Ladies Forum. The UCCIL Ladies Forum, the women’s wing of the Utkal Chamber of Commerce and Industry…
Kokrajhar: Odisha FC (OFC) kicked off their campaign in the 133rd IndianOil Durand Cup with a dominant 5-0 victory over the BSF Football Team (BSF FT) in a Group E encounter held at the SAI Stadium. The emphatic win places Odisha FC at the top of the group standings, ahead of North East United FC…
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister KV Singh Deo today inaugurated a state-level oil palm plantation campaign in Dhanpur village under Betonati block in Mayurbhanj district, as part of his two-day tour of the district. The campaign is supported by 11 palm oil companies, all of which showcased their products at the event. This…
