Bhubaneswar: The Mission Shakti Department, in collaboration with the World Skill Center in Bhubaneswar, has successfully trained women from various districts in ‘Odia Bridal Makeup,’ fostering entrepreneurship and economic empowerment among aspiring women in Odisha. The second batch, comprising 30 women from 8 districts, recently completed the short course, equipping them with essential skills to…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA), in collaboration with the Forest department, has transformed 89.05 acres of barren revenue forest land into a vibrant urban forest named ‘Anandabana’ in the Kalinganagar area of the Odisha capital. Anandabana, a fusion of ‘Ananda’ (happiness) and ‘Bana’ (forest), is divided into two patches connected by a foot overbridge,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha FC maintained their position at the summit of the ISL standings with a crucial point secured from a goalless draw against Mohun Bagan at the Kalinga Stadium on Saturday. The top-of-the-table clash saw both teams competing fiercely, with Odisha FC now holding 32 points from 16 matches. Facing a formidable challenge from Mohun…
Bhubaneswar: Continuing its excellent march as the most preferred and No. 1 digital service provider in the state, Reliance Jio added the highest number of mobile subscribers in Odisha, in the month of December 2023, as per the latest telecom subscriber data released by TRAI. Jio added over 1.4 lakh new mobile subscribers in December,…
Rourkela: In a thrilling encounter at the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023-24, the Indian men’s hockey team faced a setback as they drew 2-2 against Australia but subsequently lost 0-3 in the shootout at the Birsa Munda Stadium on Saturday. The Indian team took the lead with Harmanpreet Singh (20th minute) and Amit Rohidas (25th…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards decentralization and local governance, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik declared the establishment of 34 new Notified Area Councils (NACs) across 20 districts in the state. Additionally, the Chief Minister announced the elevation of five existing NACs in four districts to the status of municipalities. The districts witnessing the upgradation…
Bhadrak: In adherence to the directives of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Kartik Pandian, Chairman of 5T and Nabin Odisha, undertook a comprehensive ground inspection in Bhadrak District. This initiative aimed at personally assessing the progress of vital projects and addressing the grievances and demands of the local community. Traversing approximately 50 km, including a stretch…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Tourism is making its mark at the prestigious SATTE Travel Expo, one of India’s foremost Tourism & Travel Exhibitions. The expo, running from February 22nd to 24th at Greater Noida provides a platform for Odisha to display its multifaceted tourism offerings, highlighting the state’s unique cultural, natural, and heritage attractions. The Odisha Tourism…
New Delhi: India’s para-badminton stars, Pramod Bhagat and Sukant Kadam, demonstrated their exceptional prowess by securing spots in the semifinals of the BWF Para-Badminton World Championships 2024, currently underway in Thailand. Pramod Bhagat, the Tokyo Paralympic Games Gold Medallist and Padma Awardee, showcased his dominance in the quarterfinals against France’s Mathieu Thomas. The match, lasting…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s innovative Crop Diversification Programme in the Mega Lift Irrigation Project (CDP-MLIP) has evolved into a role model for sustainable agriculture, exceeding targets and effectively combating the challenges posed by climate change. The program, designed to ensure nutritional security and augment farmers’ income, received acclaim for its accomplishments during a State Level Workshop on…
