Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) convention in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, welcoming Indian diaspora delegates from around the globe. In his address, he expressed optimism that the event’s inauguration song, performed by Grammy-winning artist Ricky Kej and his team, would resonate in diaspora events worldwide. Thanking the Chief Guest, H.E….
Moscow: The Second Meeting of the Joint Russian-Indian Commission on Cooperation in the Field of Emergency Management took place today in Moscow. The Indian delegation was led by Nityanand Rai, Minister of State for Home Affairs, who was joined by senior officials including Vinay Kumar, Ambassador of India to Russia, Rajendra Singh, Member & Head…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government marked World Sickle Cell Awareness Day with a state-level programme at IMA House in Bhubaneswar on Thursday, reinforcing its resolve to eliminate Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) by 2047. Organised by the Department of Health and Family Welfare in collaboration with UNICEF, the event brought together senior health officials, experts, and stakeholders to…
Bhubaneswar: A high-level review meeting of General Managers of District Industries Centres (GM-DICs) was held in Bhubaneswar on Monday to assess last year’s performance and chart out the roadmap for 2026–27, with a focus on strengthening Odisha’s MSME ecosystem. The meeting, held at the O-HUB conference hall, was chaired by MSME and Fisheries & Animal…
In a thrilling encounter that kept the Holi-day crowd on the edge of their seats, Virat Kohli’s masterful half-century guided the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to a nail-biting four-wicket victory over the Punjab Kings in Monday’s IPL match. Facing a target of 177 runs on a challenging pitch, Kohli’s innings of 77 runs off 49…
Port Blair: A crucial five-day Capacity Building Programme for Key Resource Persons (KRPs) focusing on Foundational Literacy and Numeracy commenced today at GSS Junglighat in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Bhubaneswar: Odisha FC orchestrated a spectacular comeback after conceding an early goal to clinch a thrilling 2-1 victory against Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) in the first leg of their semifinal clash in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 season. The electrifying encounter unfolded at the Kalinga Stadium on Tuesday night, setting the stage for…
Bhubaneswar: Calling for greater public participation in environmental conservation and climate action, Odisha on Wednesday observed World Environment Day 2026 at Lok Seva Bhawan with a series of awareness initiatives, recognition of grassroots environmental champions, and a renewed commitment towards building a greener and climate-resilient future. The state-level celebration, organised by the Forest, Environment and…
Bhubaneswar: The Indian Railways has achieved a historic milestone by developing the world’s most powerful hydrogen-powered train engine, announced Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology. Addressing a plenary session titled “Green Connections: Diaspora’s Contribution to Sustainable Development” at the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Odisha, the minister revealed…
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singhdeo conducted a comprehensive review of irrigation projects in Balangir district, with a special focus on the Upper Lanth Irrigation Project. The foundation stone for this crucial project was laid during the recent visit of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to Balangir. Once completed, the project is expected to…
