New Delhi: The emergence of the new coronavirus variant JN.1 has led to increased vigilance as India reports 21 cases of this variant across the country, according to VK Paul, a member of the government think tank NITI Aayog (Health). The majority of cases, with 19 instances, have been identified in Goa, while Maharashtra and…
Bhubaneswar: Renowned poet Ashutos Parida from Odisha has been honoured with the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award for 2023 in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Odia literature. The accolade is bestowed upon him for his remarkable Odia poetry collection titled ‘Aprastuta Mrutyu.’ The Sahitya Akademi Awards, which celebrate excellence in literature across 24 languages in…
Bhubaneswar: In a momentous decision aimed at nurturing and promoting the linguistic treasure of Odia, the Odisha Cabinet has approved to organise ‘Biswa Odia Bhasa Sammilani.’ This groundbreaking three-day conference, scheduled for February 2024 in Bhubaneswar, signifies a crucial stride in the endeavour to propagate and safeguard the essence of the Odia language globally. The…
Cuttack: In a strategic partnership between the State Government and the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA), plans for a comprehensive overhaul of the iconic Barabati Stadium have been unveiled, aiming to transform it into a world-class facility with an estimated investment ranging from Rs 600 to Rs 700 crore. Following the meeting, OCA Vice-President Pankaj Lochan…
Sambalpur: To promote Odia cuisines, the Odisha Tourism Development Corporation has extended its popular dining experience ‘Nimantran’ to Sambalpur. The third branch of Nimantran has been inaugurated at the historic 17th-century Rani Bakhri, the revered Queens Palace in Sambalpur. The launch of the restaurant at Rani Bakhri is not just a gastronomic experience but a…
Cuttack: The Odisha Masters 2023 concluded with thrilling victories, as Satish Kumar Karunakaran claimed the Men’s Singles title, and Nozomi Okuhara secured the Women’s Singles championship. The tournament’s standout performance came from the dynamic duo Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila, who triumphed in the Mixed Doubles category, showcasing remarkable resilience and skill at JN Indoor…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards bolstering road safety and ensuring passenger security, the Command & Control Centre for the Vehicle Location Tracking Device (AIS-140) was inaugurated on Friday. The 24X7 integrated Command & Control Centre, housed in the new Bhubaneswar-II RTO office building, utilizes both GPS-based vehicle tracking and the GSM/GPRS channel to trigger…
Bhubaneswar: Ritesh Agarwal, the visionary founder and CEO of OYO, has unveiled plans to establish five healthcare centers in his native state of Odisha within the next year, focusing on providing essential medical services to the underprivileged. Operated by the health-tech startup ‘Last Mile Care,’ which currently manages 11 health centers across India, these initiatives…
Bhubaneswar: An extensive month-long national campaign shedding light on Anganwadi, titled “Anganwadi: The Lifeline of Rural India,” has been launched in the city by CSOs Odisha Shramajeebee Mancha, Mahila Shramajeebee Mancha, Odisha, and Atmashakti Trust. The primary objective of this campaign is to involve key stakeholders at the grassroots level, including policymakers, CSOs, media, and…
Bhubaneswar: To promote Odisha’s rich cultural and social legacy, the Siddhi Binayak Charitable Trust is poised to host the Jayadev Gouraba Samman 2023 from December 20 to 22 at Goruhat Padia in the Bali Patana area of Bhubaneswar. The three-day extravaganza would be graced by Bollywood icons Suniel Shetty and Gulshan Grover, alongside acclaimed artists…
