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…
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…
Kolkata: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) kicked off their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 campaign with a win against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH), edging past their opponents by a mere four runs in a thrilling encounter at the Eden Gardens. In a roller-coaster match marked by numerous twists and turns, KKR posted a formidable total of 208…
Bhubaneswar: Four promising hockey players from Odisha are set to showcase their talent at the Junior Men National Camp, courtesy of the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), scheduled to be held at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) facility in Bengaluru from March 31st to May 31st. Prashant Barla, Aakash Soreng, Rosan Kujur, and Ritik…
Bhubaneswar: In view of the forthcoming elections in Nabarangpur district, Odisha Chief Electoral Officer Nikunja Bihari Dhal conducted a comprehensive review of the district’s preparedness. The review, held in collaboration with Additional DG Police and State Police Nodal Officer Sanjay Kumar, aimed to ensure robust arrangements for the upcoming electoral process. Accompanied by DIGP (South…
Angul: The 4th Odisha River Conference held on March 21-22 in Angul concluded with a resolute commitment to bolster river conservation education across all sections of society, aiming to rejuvenate the state’s dying and decaying rivers. Organized by Water Initiatives, Foundation for Ecological Security (FES), and 53 partnering organizations worldwide, the conference coincided with the…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has urged the people of Odisha to join the global movement against climate change by observing Earth Hour, an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about environmental conservation and energy efficiency. Taking to social media platform X, Chief Minister Patnaik issued a heartfelt appeal to all residents of Odisha, urging…
Debrigarh: A group of 22 avid hikers from across India embarked on an exhilarating 3-day, 2-night hiking expedition through the picturesque landscapes of Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary. The journey, which commenced on March 21st, saw participants hailing from various states including Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Kerala, Haryana, Odisha, Karnataka, Chandigarh, Jharkhand,…
Bhubaneswar: In a recent administrative reshuffle, the Odisha Government has appointed Amrit Ruturaj, a 2015 Batch IAS officer, as the new Collector of Dhenkanal District. Ruturaj, who previously served as the Labour Commissioner of Odisha, assumes his new role following a notification issued by the General Administration and Public Grievances Department. His appointment comes after…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant political development, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Odisha has announced its decision to contest all 21 Lok Sabha and 147 Assembly seats independently. State Unit president Manmohan Samal took to X (formerly Twitter) to make the declaration, underlining the party’s commitment to a vision of a developed India and Odisha…
