Bhubaneswar: To support migrant workers and curb distress migration, Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo today inaugurated Odisha’s first Mobile Migrant Resource Centre at Krushi Bhavan, Bhubaneswar. The mobile resource unit, developed through a joint collaboration between the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment, FAO, International Organization for Migration (IOM), and the UN Migrant…
Bhubaneswar: In a decisive move, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has declared its intention to contest all 147 Assembly constituencies and all 21 Lok Sabha constituencies in Odisha. This announcement was made by BJD General Secretary (Organisation) Pranab Prakash Das in a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter) today. “BJD will contest in all 147…
New Delhi: To promoting healthier eating habits, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has approved a proposal to display nutritional information regarding total sugar, salt, and saturated fat in bold letters and larger font sizes on labels of packaged food items. This decision was made during the 44th meeting of the Food…
Bhubaneswar: The much-awaited Harirajpur Melana, a traditional festival steeped in centuries-old customs and fervent devotion, has commenced with great enthusiasm in the outskirts of Bhubaneswar. The four-day extravaganza sees the convergence of deities from over 100 villages, adorned in resplendent palanquins, partake in the joyous festivities and play Holi in the picturesque village of Harirajpur….
Goa: Celebrated Australian filmmaker Phillip Noyce was awarded the prestigious Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award at the closing ceremony of the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. The honor pays tribute to Noyce’s outstanding contributions to global cinema, recognizing a career that has spanned decades and delivered iconic films. Known for directing cinematic…
Bhubaneswar: The home crowd at Kalinga Stadium erupted in applause on Sunday evening as Odisha hurdler Pragyan Prasanti Sahu powered her way to victory in the Women’s 100m Hurdles at the World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze meet. The 25-year-old from Balasore, who has long pursued excellence in the shadow of star hurdler Jyothi Yarraji, displayed…
New Delhi: In a landmark move to bolster digital health education across the nation, the National Health Authority (NHA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS). The agreement, signed in the presence of Union Health Minister J P Nadda, marks a significant step towards integrating digital health into…
Bhubaneswar: To provide affordable housing for the urban poor and working population, the Odisha government has initiated the process of identifying vacant and unutilised Central and State Government buildings and houses in urban areas for conversion into Affordable Rental Housing (ARH) under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Urban (PMAY-U) 2.0. Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Housing…
Bhubaneswar: The Odissi dance community came together in Bhubaneswar to celebrate the 99th birth anniversary of the legendary Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra, the architect of modern Odissi. A special evening of classical music and dance was organized at Utkal Rangamancha on February 12, 2025, by Sṛjan—Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odissi Nrityabasa (GKCMON) in collaboration with the Guru…
India’s medal tally hits double digit with the addition of three more medals on the seventh day of Tokyo Paralympics today. Para-athlete Mariyappan Thangavelu wins silver and his teammate Sharad Kumar clinches bronze medal in High Jump T-63 event, and shooter Singhraj Adhana claims bronze medal in the P1 men’s 10m air pistol SH1 event….
