Bhubaneswar: The much-awaited Adivasi Mela commenced at the Adivasi Ground today. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the exhibition which is being organised to propagate the art, culture, and tradition of tribal communities and to market their authentic products. The primary attraction of Adivasi Mela this year are 121 stalls in total will sell and display…
Bhubaneswar: In a tragic incident that cast a shadow over the Rath Yatra festivities in Puri, three devotees—two women and one man—lost their lives in a stampede that occurred early Sunday morning on Saradhabali, near the Gundicha Temple. The stampede reportedly took place around 4:00 AM, shortly after the ‘Pahuda’ ritual was opened for public…
Bhubaneswar: With a clear focus on accelerating rural transformation, Minister for Panchayati Raj, Drinking Water and Rural Development Rabi Narayan Naik on Friday chaired a high-level review meeting with Chief Development Officers (CDO-cum-EOs) and Block Development Officers (BDOs) to assess the progress of key rural development initiatives across Odisha. The meeting was held at the…
Bhubaneswar: Excitement reverberates through the air as the China Women’s Hockey Team touched down at Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, this morning, primed and ready for the highly anticipated FIH Pro League 2023/24.
Joshimath-Malari Road: Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh dedicated 35 key infrastructure projects constructed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to the nation. Valued at Rs 670 crore, these projects encompass roads, bridges, and tunnels, reinforcing the border infrastructure of the nation. The dedication ceremony took place at Joshimath-Malari Road in Uttarakhand, where the Raksha Mantri lauded…
New Delhi: In a recent update, the Indian Government revealed that it has inked space cooperation agreements with 61 countries and five multilateral bodies.
New Delhi: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a directive requiring all Food Business Operators (FBOs) to cease using claims of ‘100% fruit juices’ on the labels and advertisements of reconstituted fruit juices with immediate effect. FBOs have also been instructed to use up all existing pre-printed packaging materials before…
Bhubaneswar: Sunabeda forest in Nuapada district is likely to get the tiger reserve status soon. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) Sisir Rath informed on the occasion of International Tiger Day on Thursday. The state government is planning to create three new tiger reserves in Gandhamardan forest of Bargarh district, Barbara forest in Khordha-Nayagarh districts…
New Delhi: At the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, H.E. Pham Minh Chinh, has embarked on a significant State Visit to India from 30 July to 01 August 2024. Accompanied by a high-level delegation, including several Ministers, Deputy Ministers, and business leaders, this visit marks a milestone in the robust relationship between the two nations.
Bhubaneswar: Odisha reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable and resource-efficient economic growth with a dedicated session on Circular Economy at the Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025. The session, organized by the Forest, Environment & Climate Change Department in collaboration with the State Pollution Control Board, brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and experts to…
