Bhubaneswar: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a notice seeking clarification from the Odisha government over the alleged use of the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) party’s symbol in its advertisements. The Commission took this step in response to complaints regarding the prominent display of the ‘conch’ symbol of the BJD in various…
Bhubaneswar: The Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 continues to deliver intense clashes as Odisha FC prepares to take on East Bengal FC at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on February 29, Thursday, at 7:30 PM IST. The matchup promises to be a battle of strategic prowess and skill, with both teams eyeing the coveted top…
Bhubaneswar: On the occasion of the National Science Day, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated a series of District Science Centers and Planetariums across Odisha, reinforcing the state’s commitment to promoting scientific education and technological advancement. The inauguration and foundation stone laying ceremony took place in various districts, including Jaipur in Koraput, Rayagada, Ghatgaon in Keonjhar, Baripada…
Bhubaneswar: Taking a significant step towards environmental awareness and sustainable practices, the ST&SC Development, Minorities, and Backward Classes Welfare Department of Odisha have announced the conversion of traditional kitchens in its residential schools and hostels to “Eco-friendly” ones. The decision aims to eliminate the use of conventional cooking methods across the state. Commissioner-cum-Secretary of ST&SC…
Sambalpur: IIM Sambalpur, a leading management institution, is gearing up to host the 100 Cube Start-Up Conclave on March 1, 2024, aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and empowering youth to innovate and create value. This unique startup initiative, a collaboration between the Ministry of Education, Government of India, and IIM Sambalpur, aims to establish 100 startups…
Bhubaneswar: Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and renowned philanthropist, visited Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at Naveen Niwas, the chief minister’s residence, on Wednesday. Chief Minister Patnaik took to his X handle (formerly Twitter) to share the news, expressing his delight at having a wonderful discussion with Gates. The conversation revolved around Odisha’s technology-driven initiatives for…
New Delhi: Public sector giants Coal India Limited (CIL) and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) sealed a significant partnership on Wednesday by signing a joint venture (JV) agreement. The collaboration aims to establish an ammonium nitrate plant utilizing surface coal gasification technology, as announced by the Coal Ministry. The proposed plant is set to be…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant development, Bill Gates, the founder & Co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, visited Krushi Bhawan, the headquarters of the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, Government of Odisha, today. The distinguished delegation included Alkesh Wadhwani, Director, Poverty Alleviation, India, BMGF, Roger, President, Global Growth & Opportunities, BMGF, and Hari…
Bhubaneswar: The Sangeet Natak Akademi, India’s National Academy of Music, Dance, and Drama, has announced the recipients of its prestigious Fellowships and Awards for the years 2022 and 2023 on Wednesday, recognizing outstanding contributions in various artistic categories. Notably, six artists from Odisha have been bestowed with these esteemed awards. In the dance category, distinguished…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has approached the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) seeking approval to introduce tigresses from other landscapes into the Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) with the aim of enhancing the genetic diversity of Royal Bengal Tigers. This move comes in response to the growing population of melanistic tigers, constituting 40% of the tigers…
