Modern Audio and Chroma Recording Studio Opens at Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s cultural landscape received a major boost today with the inauguration of a modern Audio and Chroma Recording Studio at Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya. The facility, equipped with advanced features, is expected to serve as a hub for preserving and promoting the state’s diverse music, dance, and theatre traditions. The studio was inaugurated by Odia…

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World Kitchen Garden Day Celebrated in Bhubaneswar with a Call for Organic, Sustainable Farming

Bhubaneswar: The World Kitchen Garden Day was celebrated with enthusiasm on Sunday at the State Quality Control Laboratory, organized by the Kitchen Gardeners’ Association (KGA). The event underscored the importance of organic and natural farming, the conservation of indigenous seeds, and the growing demand for chemical-free, nutritious food. The celebration brought together eminent personalities, including…

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CM Majhi Announces Land for Oraon Cultural Society

Bhubaneswar: The vibrant celebrations of Karama Purba Sandhya, organised by the Oraon Cultural Society in Chandrashekharpur, turned into a momentous occasion on Friday with the participation of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. The Chief Minister hailed Karama Puja as a festival that embodies unity, respect for labour, and harmony with nature. Announcing key measures for…

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State-Level Gotipua Dance Festival Begins in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: The State-Level Gotipua Dance Festival began today at the Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odissi Research Centre, celebrating Odisha’s age-old dance tradition. The three-day festival, organised with the support of the Odia Language, Literature & Culture Department in collaboration with the Research Centre, Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi, and Lokakala Sangha, will continue till 1st September. As…

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Nobel Laureate Prof. Michael Kremer Explores AI-Based Weather Forecasting Solutions for Odisha Farmers

Bhubaneswar: Nobel Laureate Prof. Michael Kremer and a 12-member delegation from the University of Chicago on Saturday visited Krushi Bhavan to review their ongoing research on weather forecast dissemination systems and their effectiveness among Odisha’s farming communities. At a meeting chaired by Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Principal Secretary of the Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment Department…

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Om Birla Urges States to Form SC/ST Welfare Committees; ‘Bhubaneswar Agenda 2025’ Adopted

Bhubaneswar: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday called upon states that have not yet constituted legislative committees for the welfare of Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) to do so, emphasising their crucial role in advancing social justice and ensuring accountability. Birla was addressing reporters at the conclusion of the two-day National Conference…

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Odisha Launches “Operation Prahar” to Make Bhubaneswar Drug-Free

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced an intensified crackdown on drug trafficking and abuse with the launch of a special drive—Operation Prahar—from September 1. The initiative aims to make the capital city Bhubaneswar free from drugs and other intoxicants, with plans to expand the campaign across the state. A high-level meeting chaired by State Law…

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Biju Patnaik Sports Awards 2024 Presented on National Sports Day in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Outstanding athletes, coaches, and sports journalists were honoured at the Biju Patnaik Sports Awards 2024, presented by Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati on the occasion of National Sports Day, August 29. The annual ceremony celebrated excellence in sports while also recognising acts of bravery. National record holder sprinter Animesh Kujur received the Best…

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Odisha Gears Up to Host National SC, ST Parliamentary Committee Conference After 30 Years

Bhubaneswar: For the first time in three decades, Odisha will host a national conference of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Parliamentary Committee, beginning on Thursday. The two-day event, slated for August 29 and 30, is expected to draw more than 240 delegates from across the country. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will inaugurate the…

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