President Murmu Pays Tribute to Utkalamani Pandit Gopabandhu Das on His 96th Death Anniversary

Bhubaneswar: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, graced the 96th Death Anniversary of Utkalamani Pandit Gopabandhu Das today in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. In her address, President Murmu highlighted that the true measure of a person’s life lies not in its duration but in the quality and impact of their contributions to society and the nation. She…

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Odisha to Open 58 Cold Storage Facilities in Sub-Divisions

Bhubaneswar: To strengthen the agricultural sector, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, announced several significant measures for farmers’ welfare and development on Saturday. Key among these initiatives is the establishment of cold storage facilities across 58 subdivisions in the state, which is expected to greatly benefit farmers by preserving their produce and reducing post-harvest losses….

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Anthony Fernandes Appointed as New Assistant Coach of Odisha FC

Bhubaneswar: Odisha FC has announced the appointment of Anthony Fernandes as the club’s new assistant coach, succeeding Floyd Pinto, who departs due to personal reasons. The club extends its best wishes to Floyd for his future endeavors. Anthony Fernandes brings a wealth of experience and a distinguished career in Indian football, having transitioned from a…

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Odisha Legislative Assembly’s 17th Session Set to Commence from July 22

Bhubaneswar: The first session of the 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly is scheduled to commence from July 22, with the State government slated to present its annual budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 on July 25. Governor Raghubar Das will inaugurate the session with his customary address on July 22, marking the beginning of legislative proceedings…

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Odisha to Boost Tiger Population, Plan to bring 5 Tigers from MP & Maharashtra

Bhubaneswar: In a significant move aimed at augmenting the tiger population, the Odisha forest department has announced plans to bring five Royal Bengal Tigers (RBT), including four tigresses, to the state from Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra by the end of October this year. The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) informed about the initiative, highlighting…

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Odia Play ‘Septemberara 30 Dina’ Shines Light on Child Sexual Abuse

Bhubaneswar: The powerful Odia play ‘Septemberara 30 Dina,’ which addresses the grave issue of child sexual abuse, captivated audiences and urged them to break the silence surrounding this critical social problem. Produced by the Institute of Knowledge Societies, the play’s inaugural performance took place at Bhanja Kala Mandap on Friday evening, with a second show…

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Bhubaneswar Hosts ‘Divya Kala Mela’ to Celebrate Talent of Disabled Entrepreneurs and Artists

Bhubaneswar: The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, in collaboration with the National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation (NHFDC), is hosting the “Divya Kala Mela” at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) from July 5 to July 11, 2024. This event celebrates the talent and…

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‘Pabaar’ Proves That Content and Storytelling Can Draw Even Odia Film-Agnostic Audiences to Theatres

Bhubaneswar: Babushaan Mohanty and Elina Samantaray-starrer Raja-release Odia film “Pabaar- Kichhi Satya Ghatanaru Anupranita” has proven that content is king in today’s entertainment arena. At a time when Odia cinema has been striving to shed its negative image of lacking original storytelling, “Pabaar” stands out as a testament to the power of compelling narratives. The…

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