Fire Department Prepares for Holi, Deploys Teams Across five water bodies

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…

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Odisha’s Wheelchair Fencers Shine in National Championship

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…

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East Coast Railway Sets New Record in Freight Loading, Surpassing Indian Railways Milestones

Bhubaneswar: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has etched its name in the annals of Indian Railways history by surpassing all previous records in freight loading during the Financial Year 2023-24. From April 1, 2023, to March 25, 2024, ECoR achieved a monumental feat by loading a staggering 250 million tons of freight, eclipsing the earlier…

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Spot Admission Opens at World Skill Center for Advanced Courses in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: Aspiring individuals seeking to enhance their skills and pursue advanced career opportunities are in for a treat as the World Skill Center in Bhubaneswar gears up to commence spot admissions for various advanced and industry-ready courses for the academic session 2024-25. The admission process is scheduled to commence from March 27 and will continue…

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Mahanadi Coalfields Limited Achieves Landmark 200 Million Tonne Coal Production Milestone

Sambalpur: Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) has etched its name in history by becoming India’s first company to achieve a monumental coal production milestone of 200 million tonnes (MT) in a single financial year, setting a new pinnacle in the coal sector. The jubilant atmosphere at MCL reverberated with excitement as the company’s mining operations in…

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BJP Unveils First List of Candidates for Odisha Lok Sabha Polls, Dharmendra Pradhan to Contest from Sambalpur

Bhubaneswar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has made a significant move ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls in Odisha by announcing its first list of candidates, comprising 18 nominees for various parliamentary constituencies in the state. In a notable decision, the BJP has fielded Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan from the Sambalpur seat, underlining…

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Celebrating Holi the Green Way: Embracing Eco-Friendly Colours

Bhubaneswar: As the vibrant festival of Holi approaches, the anticipation and excitement to immerse in a riot of colours soar high. Amidst the celebrations, a growing consciousness for sustainable practices has spurred a movement towards eco-friendly festivities. At the forefront of this green revolution are individuals like Khushi Lipsa Behura and Priyadarsini Das, pioneering the…

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