Bhubaneswar: In a much-anticipated clash, Odisha FC is gearing up to defend its position at the summit of the league table against FC Goa, the second-placed team with 27 points from 11 games. The stage is set for an electrifying showdown, with fans expected to throng the stadium to witness the high-stakes encounter. Odisha FC…
Bhubaneswar: Hockey enthusiasts in Odisha are in for a thrilling weekend as the ongoing FIH Pro League 2023/24 India leg continues to unfold. The action-packed schedule features both the Indian Men’s and Women’s Hockey teams, promising an exciting showcase of skill and sportsmanship. The Indian Women’s Hockey Team, determined to bounce back from three consecutive…
Bhubaneswar: The Ekamra Utsav, a cultural spectacle orchestrated by the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA), reached new heights of musical brilliance during its sixth evening at the Sangitara Murchana. The star-studded event featured a captivating performance by Bollywood’s renowned singer, Sonu Nigam, leaving attendees with an indelible musical experience. The venue was a sea of eager…
Bhubaneswar: The Ekamra Utsav, orchestrated by the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA), has become the epicenter of culinary delight in Bhubaneswar. Food enthusiasts are thronging to Ama Byanjana, a vibrant part of the festival, where they are treated to a tantalizing array of flavours, especially the unique offerings at the wild food stall featuring tribal cuisine….
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Finance Minister Bikram Keshari Arukha unveiled a comprehensive and growth-oriented Annual Budget for the financial year 2024‐25, presenting an outlay of ₹2,55,000 crore. This marks an 11% increase from the Annual Budget of the previous fiscal year, highlighting the state government’s commitment to welfare, development, and investment. Given the impending General Elections and…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik flagged off the 8th trip of the Baristha Nagarika Tirtha Yatra Yojana (BNTYY) from Bhubaneswar Railway Station today. This pilgrimage train, approved during the 2023-24 period, will see a total of 1000 pilgrims, including 960 from the districts of Khurdha, Cuttack, Puri, Kendrapara, Jagatsingpur, and Dhenkanal, along with 40 Escort Officers,…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move, the Ministry of Railways has granted approval for the establishment of a Wagon Periodic Overhauling (PoH) facility at Kantabanji, allocating ₹244.77 Crore as sanctioned by the Railway Board. The green signal comes following a meticulous evaluation of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) submitted in September 2023. The proposed Wagon PoH…
Bhubaneswar: On Thursday, the official notification for the upcoming elections to three Rajya Sabha seats from Odisha was released. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Prashant Nanda, and Amar Patnaik are set to retire as members of the upper house from Odisha in April. As per the notification, the polling is scheduled for February 27, taking place…
Jaipur: The renowned luxury train, Palace on Wheels, famed as the world’s second most luxurious train, is set to alter its route after 42 years to include a spiritual voyage to Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh. Starting from May, Palace on Wheels will introduce religious tours on its six-day itinerary, commencing from Delhi and traversing through…
Puri: In a significant development for rail commuters, the regular service of the Puri-Sonepur-Puri Weekly Express is set to commence from February 8, 2024, departing from Puri, and from February 9, 2024, departing from Sonepur. The inaugural run of the train was ceremoniously flagged off by Prime Minister on February 3, 2024. The train, numbered…
