Bhubaneswar: In a two-day visit, the Election Commission of India (ECI), led by Chief Election Commissioner Sri Rajiv Kumar and Hon’ble Election Commissioner of India Mr. Arun Goel, conducted a comprehensive review of election preparedness in Odisha. The high-level meetings involved key officials from the state government and enforcement agencies to assess readiness for the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the groundbreaking ceremony for Welspun Group’s complex in Choudwar, Cuttack district, marking a significant milestone in the region’s industrial revitalization. Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Patnaik expressed enthusiasm for the transformative impact on Choudwar, reminiscent of its industrial glory laid by Biju Babu in the 1950s. He emphasized…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s talented actress Preeti Panigrahi adds another feather to her cap, being honoured with the World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award at the esteemed Sundance Film Festival for her exceptional performance in the movie ‘Girls will be Girls’. The Sundance Film Festival, renowned for recognizing outstanding talent in the global film industry, bestowed this…
Bhubaneswar: In a thrilling encounter at the Kalinga Stadium, Gurjant Singh’s dramatic last-minute goal propelled India to a hard-fought 1-0 triumph over Ireland, concluding the Bhubaneswar leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 on Friday. The lone goalscorer, Gurjant Singh, found the net in the 60th minute, securing a crucial win for India. The…
Bhubaneswar: A team from the Cuttack Chapter of the Indian National Trust For Art & Cultural Heritage (INTACH) has made a significant discovery of the remnants of a Buddhist site near Ganeswarapur village in Tangi Tehsil of Cuttack district. The site, featuring scattered Buddhist archaeological remains, was found near a small mound within a rice…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant development, the Odisha Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, granted approval on Friday for the lease of Government land measuring Ac. 1.00 dec. to the Odisha Kulta Samaj at Puri. The designated land, situated in Mouza-Puri Sahar Unit-No-34, Balukhanda under Puri Tahasil, will be provided free of premium and incidental…
Bhubaneswar: In a move to support the empowerment initiatives under Mission Shakti, the Odisha Cabinet, under the leadership of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, approved a proposal on Friday to provide financial assistance for uniforms and blazers to the members of Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Executive Committees (EC), and Management Committees (MC). As per the decision, a…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to boost the preservation and revitalization of Odisha’s rich cultural heritage, the State Cabinet approved a budget of Rs. 1412.79 Crore for the implementation of the “Integrated Development of Heritage & Monuments and Tourist Destination (IDHMTD) scheme” spanning from 2020-21 to 2026-27. Launched in the financial year 2020-21, the primary…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards promoting higher education and fostering inclusivity, the Odisha Cabinet has given the green light to the implementation of the `NUA-0 Scholarship’ scheme. This initiative aims to open up higher education opportunities for students across the state, covering State Universities, Government and non-government aided colleges, including aided Sanskrit colleges and unaided…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to enhance rural connectivity and empower communities, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched the LAccMI Bus service across Khurda, Puri, Kendrapara, Bhadrak, Jajpur, and Nayagarh districts via video conferencing on Friday. Emphasizing the convenience and affordability of the bus services, the Chief Minister expressed his commitment to addressing the needs of…
