Dhenkanal: The fading yet resilient tradition of Kandhei Nacha came into focus during the 35th edition of Dhenkanal Heritage Walks, where participants visited the village of Raidihi—considered one of the last strongholds of the traditional string puppet art in the state. Around 30 participants, led by DHW convener Suresh Prasad Mishra, explored the village on…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Lalit Kala Akademi celebrated its 66th Foundation Day at the Kalinga Art Gallery on Sunday, reaffirming its commitment to promoting the state’s rich artistic and cultural heritage. Eminent sculptors Adwaita Charan Gadanayak and Binod Maharana, both recipients of the Padma Shri, attended the programme as chief guests. Deba Prasad Dash, Special Secretary…
Berhampur: Thousands of Olive Ridley sea turtles arrived at the Rushikulya river mouth early Sunday morning, marking the beginning of the annual mass nesting season along Odisha’s coast. Forest officials said around 10,220 female turtles emerged from the Bay of Bengal and laid eggs along a 2.5-km stretch of beach near the river mouth on…
Bhubaneswar: The third Foundation Day of Odisha Women in Media (OWM) was celebrated in Bhubaneswar on Sunday with discussions on professional growth, personal happiness and the importance of self-care for women working in the media and communication sectors. The event brought together women journalists, public relations professionals and experts from various fields who shared insights…
Bhubaneswar: The Blue Economy is set to become a major pillar of Odisha’s future economic growth, said Usha Padhee, Additional Chief Secretary of the Housing and Urban Development Department, Government of Odisha and Chairperson of Industrial Development Corporation of Odisha, while addressing the Global Summit on Blue Economy 2026 in Bhubaneswar. Padhee presented a strategic…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police in collaboration with UNICEF organised the JUVENTICA – Digital Rights & Safety of Children Conclave at Police Bhawan on Saturday, bringing together policymakers, police officials, educators, parents and students to address the growing challenges children face in the digital world. The conclave served as a platform for stakeholders to deliberate on safeguarding…
Bhubaneswar: The Global Summit on Blue Economy 2026 began on Thursday at the Convention Centre, Lok Seva Bhawan, bringing together policymakers, researchers, industry leaders and startups to explore opportunities for sustainable ocean-based development. The summit was inaugurated by Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg, who highlighted the state’s vision of leveraging its vast coastal resources to…
Bhubaneswar: Around 100 officers of the Women and Child Development Department, Government of Odisha participated in a training programme on artificial intelligence and digital tools held at the State Institute for Women and Children in Laxmisagar, Bhubaneswar on March 13. The programme focused on prompt engineering, data analytics, presentation creation using AI tools, and deep…
Bhubaneswar: In a major initiative to support economically weaker families, 110 couples tied the knot at a mass marriage ceremony under the state government’s Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana. The couples were married following traditional Vedic rituals in a collective ceremony, where 55 pairs shared a single mandap and exchanged vows in the presence of family members…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Wednesday reviewed the functioning of fire and emergency response systems during a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg at Lok Seva Bhawan. The meeting assessed the operations of the state’s fire services, emergency services, Home Guards and Civil Defence. Sudhanshu Shadangi, Director General of Police (Fire Services), presented…
