Bhubaneswar: In a significant move, former IAS officer VK Pandian officially joined the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) today, expressing his unwavering commitment to serving the people of Odisha under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. In his statement following the formal induction into the party, Pandian affirmed, “Guided by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik,…

Bhubaneswar: Ravenshaw University, situated in Cuttack, Odisha, has been awarded with an A++ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) of the University Grants Commission (UGC) in a recent evaluation. A five-member NAAC team conducted an extensive assessment during their visit to the university from November 20 to 22. The university has earned…

Bhubaneswar: A remarkable photo exhibition titled ‘Dilip Tirkey: Beyond the Sport’ by renowned photojournalist Shamim Qureshy opened its doors at the Kalinga Art Gallery in the State Museum Campus on Friday. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Principal Secretary, Agriculture Department, Government of Odisha, and Padmashree Dilip Tirkey, the President of Hockey India, graced the inauguration of the…

Bhubaneswar: As a tribute to the rich cultural heritage woven by tribal communities, the Odisha government has embarked on a mission to illuminate the stories of tribal freedom fighters in schools and Gram Panchayats (GPs). The initiative aims to make this vital content accessible to tribal youth across the state. Sudam Marndi, Minister of School…

Cuttack: The National Road Safety Short Film Festival 2023 has garnered an impressive response, witnessing a submission of 247 entries from talented filmmakers, amateur enthusiasts, and students hailing from various corners of the country. The entries span a spectrum of genres, including documentary, experimental, narrative, fiction, non-fiction, and animation. This edition of the festival, themed…

Bhubaneswar: The rich tapestry of Odisha’s tribal literary tradition took center stage as the two-day State Level Tribal Poets Meet kicked off on Wednesday. Organized by the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Research and Training Institute (SCSTRTI), the event witnessed 50 poets representing various tribal communities, including Binjhal, Desia, Gadaba, Gond, Khadia, Koya, Kui, Kuvi, Saora,…

Bhubaneswar: In a historic move towards enhancing the transportation infrastructure in Odisha, the Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Corporation signed a crucial contract with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for the construction of Phase-I of the Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project. The stretch will connect Bhubaneswar Airport to Trishulia in Cuttack, covering a distance of 26 kilometers….

Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to address urban housing challenges, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated three housing complexes in Bhubaneswar, aimed at uplifting slum dwellers. These complexes, Keshari Residency in Satya Nagar, Buddha Vihar in Chandrasekharpur, and Barunei Enclave in Subudhipur, stand as pillars of progress under the Saharanchal Awas Yojana urban housing scheme. Keshari…