Bhubaneswar: In the wake of the recent fire incident at SCB Medical College and Hospital, Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting and directed authorities to strengthen fire safety systems in government hospitals and offices across the state. The review meeting was attended by senior officials including Deoranjan Kumar Singh, Development…
Bhubaneswar: The 24th National Para Athletics Championship 2026 is set to be held at the Kalinga Stadium from March 18 to 21, bringing together top para-athletes from across the country in a celebration of inclusive sports and competitive excellence. The championship is being organised by the Paralympic Committee of India in collaboration with the Sports…
Bhubaneswar: Emphasising the urgent need to make agriculture resilient to climate change, a State-Level Consultation on Climate Smart Agriculture brought together over 100 stakeholders at the Guru Kelu Charan Mohapatra Odissi Research Centre on Monday. The consultation, organised by Passing Gifts, a subsidiary of Heifer International, served as a platform for farmers, experts, academicians and…
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…
