Ekamra Walks Returns: Nine Trails Unite Heritage, Cleanliness, and Community Spirit
The city’s much-loved heritage initiative, Ekamra Walks, made a grand return today with its 9th edition- carrying the message “Clean Heritage, Green Future.”
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Odisha to Celebrate 150 Years of ‘Vande Mataram’ with Statewide Singing in Schools on November 7
Bhubaneswar: In a tribute to India’s national song, the Odisha government has announced that all schools across the state will hold a collective singing of ‘Vande Mataram’ on November 7. The initiative is part of the nationwide observance marking the 150th anniversary of the iconic song. The Odia Language, Literature & Culture Department has issued…
Subhadra Shakti Mela 2025 Brings India’s Women Entrepreneurs Under One Roof
Bhubaneswar: The “Subhadra Shakti Mela 2025,” Odisha’s annual celebration of women’s entrepreneurship, has returned with renewed vibrancy, showcasing talent and craftsmanship from across the country. What began as a state-level exhibition has now evolved into a national event, uniting women entrepreneurs from nine other states and highlighting India’s diverse cultural heritage. Participants from Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand,…
Odisha Braces for Winter Chill as Cold Wave Sets In
Bhubaneswar: The onset of winter has begun to make its presence felt across Odisha, as a cold wave grips several parts of the state. With clear skies and no rain in the forecast, temperatures are expected to plunge further in the coming days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday. According to IMD data,…
Odisha’s Heritage Enthusiasts Trace Ancient Roots in 10th Jagatsinghpur Walk
Jagatsinghpur: The tenth edition of the Jagatsinghpur Heritage Walk (JHW) concluded on Sunday, marking yet another milestone in the district’s growing movement to rediscover and preserve its rich historical and cultural legacy. Around 35 heritage enthusiasts gathered near the Anakhia Post Office under Biridi block, embarking on a day-long journey that began with a visit…
Book ‘Naubanijyaru Mahatab’ Released in Rourkela, Tracing Odisha’s Glorious Maritime Legacy
Rourkela: The book “Naubanijyaru Mahatab” authored by eminent maritime historian Dr. Lalatendu Das Mohapatra was released on Saturday in a grand book launch ceremony organized by the Cultural Academy, Rourkela, one of the city’s premier literary organizations. Dr. Das Mohapatra, former Deputy Director of the National Archives of India, is widely recognized for his scholarly…
Centre Releases ₹342.59 Crore Second Installment of XV Finance Commission Grants for Rural Local Bodies in Odisha
Bhubaneswar: The Union Government has released the Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV FC) Grants for Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) in Odisha for the Financial Year 2025–26, marking another boost to strengthen local governance and rural infrastructure across the state. The release includes the second installment of Untied Grants amounting to ₹342.5964 crore, benefiting 20 eligible District…
India Strengthens Space Power: ISRO Successfully Launches Heaviest Communication Satellite CMS-03
New Delhi, Oct 23: India’s space ambitions reached a new height on Sunday as the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched its heaviest communication satellite, CMS-03, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The satellite was carried by the country’s most powerful launch vehicle, the LVM3-M5 rocket, marking another major milestone in India’s…
Subhadra Shakti Mela 2025 Opens in Bhubaneswar, Celebrating Women’s Enterprise and Empowerment
Bhubaneswar: The vibrant spirit of Odisha’s women entrepreneurs came alive today as Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the second edition of the State-level ‘Subhadra Shakti Mela’ at the IDCO Exhibition Ground in Bhubaneswar. The event, organised by the state government, celebrates women’s creativity, resilience, and enterprise while reaffirming the government’s commitment to building an…
Odisha Holds Special Camp Court to Fast-Track Citizen Appeals under ODA Act
Bhubaneswar: In a landmark step towards citizen-centric governance and speedy justice delivery, a special Camp Court was convened today at UNNATI Bhawan, Bhubaneswar. The initiative, led by Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department (H&UD), aims to accelerate the resolution of appeal cases under the Odisha Development Authorities (ODA) Act, 1982. Organised under the…