Bhubaneswar: The Election Commission of India commenced its vital discussions with representatives of various political parties in Bhubaneswar on the first day of their visit to Odisha. The primary aim of these deliberations was to conduct an in-depth review of the state’s election preparedness and cultivate cooperation among all key stakeholders. At the outset, the…
Bhubaneswar: The Department of Fisheries and Animal Resources Development (ARD) of Odisha is organizing “Matsya Pranee Samavesh Odisha” from February 16 to 18. As part of this event, the Department of Women and Child Development has set up a dedicated stall to raise awareness about the nutritional development programs and schemes for women and children…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan (OAVS) students have showcased exceptional academic prowess in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2024, with an impressive number achieving high percentiles. In this prestigious examination, 34 students from OAVS achieved scores surpassing the 90th percentile, and notably, 14 students secured an outstanding percentile of 94 and above. The extraordinary…
Bhubaneswar: The Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding the horizons of rights and entitlements for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) during the 3rd Meeting of the State Advisory Board on Disability held in Bhubaneswar. Ashok Chandra Panda, Minister, SSEPD, chaired the meeting, highlighting the importance…
Paradip: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik marked a significant milestone today as he laid the foundation stone for JSW Utkal Steel Limited’s Integrated Greenfield Steel Plant at Paradip. The colossal steel plant, set to be established in Dhinkia, will entail an investment of approximately Rs 65,000 crore and is projected to have a production capacity…
Bhubaneswar: A delegation from the Election Commission of India (ECI), led by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar, arrived in the capital city today for a comprehensive three-day visit to Odisha in preparation for the upcoming simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly polls in the state. The ECI team, comprising Election Commissioner Arun Goel, Senior Deputy…
Bhubaneswar: In a fiercely contested match at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium, the Indian men’s hockey team faced a heartbreaking 4-6 defeat against Australia in their third encounter of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 on Thursday. Australia seized an early advantage with a double-goal lead within the first two minutes, courtesy of Blake Govers’s swift…
Bhubaneswar: Celebratin a triumph for Odisha’s filmmaking landscape, the documentary “Arribada: The Circle of Life,” produced by Vishwajeet Dash, the visionary behind JustVish Creative Studios, has been nominated for the Best Short Film in the Professional Filmmakers & Film Studios category at the prestigious CMS Vatavaran Green Frames awards. CMS Vatavaran stands as a premier…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to enhance connectivity and spur economic growth in Odisha, Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari, inaugurated 28 National Highway projects worth Rs 6,600 crore via video conferencing from Shri Jagannath Puri. The event witnessed the presence of Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav, Bharatiya Janata Party National Spokesperson Shri…
Bhubaneswar: In a landmark development for the healthcare sector in Odisha, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the Bagchi Sri Shankara Cancer Hospital and Research Institute today in Bhubaneswar. The hospital, established in collaboration with the prestigious Sri Shankara Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Bangalore, is a pivotal initiative by philanthropists Subrata Bagchi and Sushmita Bagchi…
