Puri: The monsoon showers did little to deter the passion of heritage lovers as the 12th edition of the Puri Heritage Walks (PHW) was successfully conducted on Sunday afternoon, drawing enthusiastic participation from across Odisha. Twenty-four heritage enthusiasts from cities like Rourkela, Berhampur, Bhubaneswar, and Konark took part in the immersive walk through the historic…
Debrigarh: In a promising development for wildlife conservation in eastern India, Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary has recorded the presence of a pair of endangered wild dogs (Dhole or Balua Kukura in Odia) for the first time in over a decade. On July 14, forest authorities confirmed the sighting of two wild dogs — one male and…
Bhubaneswar: The tragic death of 20-year-old Soumyashree Bisi, a student of Fakir Mohan (Autonomous) College in Balasore, has triggered a wave of public outrage across Odisha, culminating in the announcement of a statewide bandh on July 17. The Odisha Congress, leading the protest, has termed the incident a “systemic failure” and an “institutional murder,” demanding…
Bhubaneswar: In a deeply tragic development, Soumyashree Bisi, a second-year Integrated B.Ed student of Fakirmohan College, Baleswar, lost her life after succumbing to critical burn injuries sustained in a self-immolation attempt. The incident occurred on Saturday, July 12, when she allegedly set herself on fire outside the principal’s chamber. According to reports, the extreme act…
Koraput: In a significant effort to foster inclusive economic development and entrepreneurship among marginalised communities, the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, organised a one-day awareness programme on July 14, 2025, at Saheed Laxman Nayak Medical College & Hospital in Koraput, Odisha. The event aimed to disseminate information about the…
Bhubaneswar: In the aftermath of a shocking self-immolation attempt by a female student of Fakir Mohan (Autonomous) College in Balasore, the Regional Directorate of Education (RDE), Bhubaneswar, has issued a strong directive to all affiliated colleges to strengthen campus safety and prevent sexual harassment. The directive, issued under Letter No. 4786/RDE dated July 14, comes…
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, conducted a comprehensive review of all ongoing and upcoming GRIDCO projects at Lok Seva Bhavan today, reaffirming the State’s commitment to strengthening its power infrastructure and accelerating its green energy goals. Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra…
Bhubaneswar: Celebrating Odisha’s rich culinary heritage and promoting women-led food entrepreneurship, the Mission Shakti Department has launched the Subhadra Shakti Traditional Food Competition — a first-of-its-kind state-wide initiative spotlighting traditional dishes crafted by women from Self-Help Groups (SHGs). The top SHG teams from 30 districts arrived in Bhubaneswar today for a week-long professional training at…
Bhubaneswar: A five-day induction training programme for Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) appointed in Non-Government Aided Higher Secondary Schools under the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), Odisha, commenced today at the Institute of Management and Advance Global Excellence (IMAGE), Shreepur. A total of 125 PGT teachers are participating in this comprehensive training initiative aimed at…
Bhubaneswar: President of India, Droupadi Murmu, addressed the fifth convocation of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhubaneswar, today, lauding the institution’s contribution to quality healthcare, research, and public service. The event marked a significant moment for graduating students and the broader medical community in Odisha and eastern India. In her convocation address,…
