Bhubaneswar: Two Odia films — Puskara and The Sea and Seven Villages — have earned national recognition at the 71st National Film Awards. Puskara, directed by Subhransu Das, bagged the award for Best Odia Feature Film. Based on the Odia novel Nadabindu by author Shankar Tripathy, the film traces the life of its protagonist Neelakantha…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards preserving and promoting Odisha’s spiritual and cultural heritage, a high-level meeting was held today under the chairmanship of Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary of the Housing & Urban Development Department, to deliberate on the creation of a world-class Sri Jagannath Museum, Library, and Culture Research Centre in Puri. The meeting…
Bhubaneswar: The 23rd meeting of the Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, was held on Tuesday at Lok Seva Bhawan, focusing on critical governance and policy initiatives. The Cabinet approved five proposals spanning four departments, reflecting the state government’s emphasis on administrative reforms, enterprise promotion, and legal and fiscal efficiency. Briefing the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is all set to welcome international athletes as it hosts the prestigious World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze competition for the first time at Bhubaneswar’s Kalinga Stadium on August 10, 2025. With just days to go, Sports and Youth Services Minister Suryabanshi Suraj visited the venue on Wednesday to review preparations and ensure readiness…
Jagatsinghpur: Panic has gripped Dandasahi village under Biridi block in Odisha’s Jagatsinghpur district following a suspected jaundice outbreak that has affected more than 40 people in less than a week. Preliminary findings point to contaminated tubewell water as the likely cause. The situation unfolded after several residents fell ill upon consuming water from local tubewells….
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has unveiled an ambitious plan to revamp its agricultural marketplace by setting up 38 model mandis across all 30 districts by 2026. The initiative, aimed at modernizing infrastructure and improving market access for farmers, was announced by Co-Operation Minister Pradeep Bal Samanta on Friday. Speaking to reporters, the minister said that…
Bhubaneswar: Ahead of World Breastfeeding Week 2025, the Government of Odisha, through its Directorate of Health and Family Welfare (H&FW) Department and in collaboration with UNICEF, organized a media workshop on Thursday to strengthen advocacy and awareness around breastfeeding. Held at the department’s Conference Hall, the event aimed to mobilize collective action in support of…
Bhubaneswar: To enhance women’s welfare and economic empowerment, the Government of Odisha held a high-level monitoring and review meeting of the Subhadra Yojana at Lok Seva Bhavan today. The meeting, chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, brought together senior officials from the Women and Child Development Department and associated departments to assess the implementation status…
Bhubaneswar: In a visionary step to establish Odisha as a global center of excellence in digital financial technologies and talent development, the Government of Odisha has officially announced the launch of the Integrated Global Financial Technology Capability Hub (I-GFTCH). With the launch of the Integrated Global Financial Technology Capability Hub (I-GFTCH) in Bhubaneswar, in partnership…
Bhubaneswar: Stepping up efforts to modernize Odisha’s infrastructure, the State Government on Tuesday launched a dedicated Bridge Repair Policy, marking a strategic move to ensure the safety and longevity of critical transport networks. The policy was unveiled by Works Minister Prithviraj Harichandan during a comprehensive review of major infrastructure projects exceeding ₹50 crore, held at…
