Bhubaneswar: In the heart of Odisha, Sambalpur unfolds its culinary treasure trove, revealing the famed Sambalpur Sarasatiya, a delectable sweet synonymous with Prabhu Lal Gupta and his renowned Maa Samalei sweets. What was once a local delight is now drawing crowds in Bhubaneswar, thanks to the Ekamra Utsav organized by the Bhubaneswar Development Authority. The…
Jeypore: Jeypore, a town in Odisha, is abuzz with excitement as renowned South Indian actresses Anushka Shetty and Ramya Krishnan descended upon the locale for the shooting of their upcoming film. The film’s shooting commenced today morning at the breathtaking Deomali Hill in the picturesque Koraput district. The film’s narrative unfolds against the backdrop of…
Bhubaneswar: The highly anticipated Kalinga Art Festival is set to enchant art enthusiasts from February 9 to February 11 in Bhubaneswar, with the Ila Panda Centre for Arts (IPCA) serving as the presenting partner for the eighth edition. Themed ‘Legends of Ancient Bharat and Beyond: Inspiring Lived Experience in the 21st Century,’ the festival will…
Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi graced Assam today with the inauguration and foundation stone laying for the Maa Kamakhya Divya Lok Pariyojana, a transformative initiative central to the Rs 11,000 crore development plan for the state. Expressing gratitude for the warm welcome and the blessings of Maa Kamakhya, the Prime Minister highlighted the significance of…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Assembly is set to kick off its Budget session on Monday, spanning from February 5 to 13. During this brief session, Finance Minister Vikram Keshari Arukh is slated to present an interim budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025. This session holds significance as it marks the last assembly meeting before the impending…
Bhubaneswar: In response to the challenge of filling vacant teaching posts through the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) due to legal obstacles as per the Odisha Universities (Amendment) Act, 2020, the state government has granted permission for public universities in Odisha to enlist retired faculty members. The Higher Education department of the state government has…
Ottawa: Canada has officially designated India as a ‘foreign threat,’ accusing it of potential interference in their elections, as revealed in a declassified intelligence report by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service. The report, titled ‘Foreign Interference and Elections: A National Security Assessment,’ dated October 2022, has categorized India as a ‘threat,’ emphasizing the impact of…
Bhubaneswar: On Friday, the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) unveiled two distinctive experiences as part of the ongoing Ekamra Walks initiative. The exclusive “Essence of Odisha” trail kicked off today, offering locals and tourists an immersive journey into Odisha’s rich cultural and linguistic tapestry. The day commenced with the “Walk in Wilderness” at Deras Dam, a…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) has set in motion the Bhubaneswar Kahani Utsav (BhuFeSto) from February 3rd to 5th across four parks in the city, running parallel to the first World Language Conference in the state. On the inaugural day, from 2:30 to 7:30 pm, the parks – Indira Gandhi Park, Buddha Jayanti Park,…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) kickstarted the seven-day Ekamra Utsav at the IDCO exhibition ground, marking one of Odisha’s grandest celebrations of language and culture. The festival, coinciding with the First World Odia Language Conference, was inaugurated by Housing and Urban Development Minister Smt. Usha Devi. Highlighting the state’s commitment to preserving its linguistic…
