Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s celebrated javelin thrower, Kishore Jena, gears up for his much-anticipated debut in the prestigious Diamond League. The 28-year-old athlete, fresh from a remarkable season in 2023, is poised to continue his stellar performance on the international stage. According to reports from PTI, Jena is set to mark his entry into the elite realm…
Bhubaneswar: To fortify the education sector in Odisha, the state government has taken a momentous step by agreeing to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Education, Government of India, to implement the PM SHRI Schools scheme. The MoU is expected to be finalized before the commencement of the academic year 2024-25….
New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: Six-time Member of Parliament from Cuttack, Bhartruhari Mahtab, former Berhampur MP and actor Sidhant Mohapatra, along with acclaimed Santali writer Damayanti Beshra, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the party’s headquarters in Delhi on Thursday. The induction ceremony was attended by BJP national general secretary Vinod Tawde, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, national…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move ahead of the upcoming General Elections 2024, Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President, Naveen Patnaik, unveiled the second list of candidates for the Lok Sabha seats on Wednesday. The announcement reflects the party’s strategic approach and readiness for the electoral battle. The newly revealed list includes prominent…
Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the Odisha Assembly elections, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) released its inaugural list of candidates, marking the commencement of the electoral battle in the state. The announcement was made by BJD Supremo Naveen Patnaik, who unveiled the names of candidates beginning with Jagannath Saraka, slated to contest from Bisam Cuttack constituency. Here’s the…
Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the General Elections 2024, Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President Naveen Patnaik unveiled the first list of nine candidates for the Lok Sabha seats in the state. The announcement, made on Wednesday, marks the commencement of BJD’s electoral campaign as the party gears up for the upcoming polls. Among…
Bhubaneswar: Manmath Routray, the younger son of Jatni MLA Suresh Routray, officially joined the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) at a grand event held at Shankha Bhawan in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday. Manmath’s decision to join the BJD comes after he resigned from his position as a pilot at Air India in January last year to venture…
Bhubaneswar: The Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has acquired Gopalpur Port Limited (GPL) for INR 3,080 crore. The acquisition, detailed in an exchange filing with the Bombay Stock Exchange, entails APSEZ obtaining a 95% stake in Gopalpur Ports Limited from existing shareholders. This includes a 56% stake from SP Port Maintenance Private…
Bhubaneswar: With the Holi festival approaching, the fire department in Bhubaneswar has taken proactive measures to ensure the safety of residents by deploying firemen at five vulnerable locations along with essential rescue equipment. In anticipation of potential hazards during the festive celebrations, the Odisha Fire and Emergency Services rescue team will be stationed near several…
Bhubaneswar: In a remarkable display of skill and determination, Odisha’s wheelchair fencers showcased their expertise at the National Wheelchair Fencing Championship held in Tamil Nadu, emerging as one of the standout performers in the tournament. A total of 13 fencers, the largest contingent from Odisha to date, participated in the championship, where they clinched an…
