Dhenkanal: The 30th heritage exploration by Dhenkanal Heritage Walks (DHW) turned into a memorable cultural and historical journey as enthusiasts revisited Chitalpur, an ancient village steeped in over 1,400 years of history and renowned for its Sthambeswari (Khambeswari) shrine — once the presiding deity of the Sulki Dynasty of Kodalaka Mandala (present-day Dhenkanal and Angul)….
Bhubaneswar: The International Symposium on Shree Anna 2025 will be held on November 10 and 11, highlighting the theme “International Symposium on Shree Anna & Women’s Participation in Agricultural Heritage.” This year’s edition will feature a dedicated session on women farmers, recognizing their vital role in preserving traditional food crops and promoting sustainable agriculture. A…
Bhubaneswar: A two-day Conference of Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs), organized by the Election Commission of India (ECI), commenced today at the India International Institute of Democracy and Electoral Management (IIIDEM), New Delhi. The Chief Electoral Officer of Odisha, R.S. Gopalan, IAS, attended the conference along with Additional CEO Sushant Mishra and Deputy CEO Dr. Laxmi…
Bhubaneswar: The State-Level Kala Utsav 2025 was inaugurated on Wednesday at Government Girls’ High School, Unit-6, Bhubaneswar, celebrating the artistic brilliance of students from across Odisha. The event was inaugurated by Ananya Das, State Project Director, OSEPA, who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. In her address, Das lauded the creativity and talent of…
Bhubaneswar: A preparatory meeting on the impending rainfall was held today under the chairmanship of Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Principal Secretary of the Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment Department. The meeting was attended by Director of Agriculture Shri Shubham Saxena, IMD Director Smt. Manorama Mohapatra, and OUAT Dean Prof. Prasannajit Mishra. During the meeting, officials from…
Bhubaneswar: A new book titled “Garimamaya Auli Itihas”, authored by Golaka Bihari Singh, was released on Friday at Geet Gobind Sadan in Bhubaneswar. The book offers a compelling and deeply researched account of Aul, one of Odisha’s significant princely states, exploring its cultural, social, and political evolution. Speaking at the launch, eminent litterateur Dr. Gourahari…
Bhubaneswar: In view of Diwali celebrations, the Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) has announced revised timings for its ‘Ama Bus’ service. On October 20, 2025, bus operations will be available only up to 3 PM across all cities where the service runs. The announcement was made through CRUT’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle, informing passengers…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant push toward strengthening grassroots governance and empowering rural communities, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday virtually laid the foundation stone for 471 new Gram Panchayat offices across Odisha from Lok Seva Bhawan. On the occasion, he also distributed the first installment of ₹40,000 each under the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana to…
Bhubaneswar: Principal Secretary of the Commerce and Transport Department, Usha Padhee, visited the State Transport Authority (STA) on Friday and reviewed the implementation of various ongoing initiatives under the Transport Department. During her visit, Padhee held detailed discussions with the officers and staff of the Authority, focusing particularly on the One-Time Settlement (OTS) scheme for…
Bhubaneswar: As cybercrimes continue to rise alongside India’s expanding digital landscape, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday launched the Cyber Security Awareness Campaign 2025, a month-long statewide initiative to educate citizens on safe digital practices and build a more resilient cyber ecosystem in Odisha. Launching the campaign at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, the Chief Minister…
