Bhubaneswar: In a heartfelt gesture to honor the tradition of Kartik brat, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi distributed essential items to hundreds of women gathered at the Puri Jagannath Temple from various districts of Odisha. The initiative aims to support these mothers as they participate in the sacred ritual, with the gifts including sarees, chadars,…
Bhubaneswar: The Talcher to Paradip and Dhamra stretch of National Waterway-5 (NW-5) is poised for significant progress, as confirmed by Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary of the Commerce and Transport Department. Speaking at the inauguration of a two-day international conference on Coastal and Inland Water Transportation, Padhee highlighted the advancements in the project, particularly focusing on…
Bhubaneswar: In light of an impending severe cyclonic storm, Odisha’s Additional Special Relief Commissioner (SRC), Padmanav Behera, has directed District Collectors of Ganjam, Puri, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Bhadrak, and Balasore to enforce a strict ban on fishing activities from October 16 to 26. This directive follows a mid-day weather warning issued by the India Meteorological Department…
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has alerted the public about a developing cyclonic storm over the east-central Bay of Bengal, which is expected to strengthen into a severe cyclonic storm by October 23. The storm could bring wind speeds of up to 120 km/h and is predicted to cause heavy rainfall across Odisha, according…
Similipal: In a significant move to bolster the tiger population and improve genetic diversity, two Royal Bengal Tigers from Maharashtra’s Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve will soon be translocated to Odisha’s Similipal Tiger Reserve. This effort is part of a broader strategy aimed at strengthening tiger conservation in the region. A team of forest officials, including the…
Bhubaneswar: A cyclonic circulation over the central Andaman Sea, which persisted through today, is set to intensify into a low-pressure area within the next 24 hours, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The system is expected to strengthen into a depression by the morning of 22nd October and further intensify into a cyclonic storm…
New Delhi: The 2nd National Lighthouse Festival commenced today in Puri, with the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW) hosting the Lighthouse Tourism Conclave 2024. The inaugural event attracted over 100 participants, including government officials, tourism experts, and conservationists, all gathered to explore the vast potential of lighthouse tourism. The conclave aimed to develop…
Jharsuguda: The Divisional Committee Meeting of Members of Parliament (MPs) representing the Sambalpur Railway Division of East Coast Railway (ECoR) took place today in Jharsuguda. The meeting brought together distinguished MPs from both Chhattisgarh and Odisha, alongside Senior Railway Officials, including East Coast Railway General Manager Parmeshwar Funkwal. During the meeting, Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo,…
Bhubaneswar: The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is set to take place in Bhubaneswar from January 8 to 10, 2025, following the approval of a proposal by Chief Minister Mohan Chandra Majhi. This significant event, organized by the Ministry of External Affairs, aims to recognize the contributions of Indian immigrants to the nation’s development. Chief…
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, participated in the National Conference on Agriculture focused on Rabi crops, discussing strategies to bolster agricultural practices in the state. The conference, attended by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and various Agriculture Ministers from other states, provided a platform…
