Bhubaneswar: As the annual Ratha Jatra draws to a close, the grand ritual of Niladri Bije unfolds, marking the return of Lord Jagannath, along with his siblings Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra, to the sanctum of Srimandir. But this homecoming isn’t just a ceremonial conclusion — it is a heartfelt story of love, longing, and…
Puri: In a major milestone for heritage conservation in Odisha, the much-awaited restoration of the Ratna Bhandar—the sacred treasure chamber of the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri—has been successfully completed under the careful supervision of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The announcement was made on Monday by Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Chief Administrator of…
Bhubaneswar: In a renewed push toward environmental sustainability and grassroots participation in forest conservation, the Odisha government has restructured its award framework to recognize exemplary efforts by individuals, institutions, and forest frontline staff. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced the revised award structure during the Van Mahotsav Week celebrations held at BM High School in…
Bhubaneswar: In a continued show of his government’s commitment to inclusive governance, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday led the 12th edition of the ‘People’s Chief Minister’ grievance redressal programme at the CM’s Grievance Cell in Unit-2, Bhubaneswar. The session saw the participation of nearly 1,000 registered citizens seeking direct solutions to a range…
Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards embedding artificial intelligence into governance, the Electronics and Information Technology (E&IT) Department of Odisha, in collaboration with the Wadhwani Foundation, inaugurated a four-day workshop titled “AI Champions for Digital Transformation” at the Odisha State Convention Centre today. The workshop aims to train and empower senior government officials from across…
Bhubaneswar: Nandankanan Zoological Park has welcomed 11 new yellow anaconda hatchlings, adding to its growing collection of exotic snakes. The latest hatchlings come just days after seven others were born on June 29, bringing the park’s total number of yellow anacondas to 25, according to zoo authorities. Officials report that the newborn snakes are healthy…
Jagatsinghpur: The sixth edition of the Jagatsinghpur Heritage Walks (JHW) offered participants a journey through mythology, community traditions, and architectural marvels as it explored the ancient Grameswar Temple at Panchapalli village on Sunday. Around 40 heritage enthusiasts from across Odisha joined the immersive walk, gaining insight into a site revered for centuries and steeped in…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to accelerate the implementation of Mega Piped Water Supply (PWS) Projects and ensure universal access to safe drinking water in rural Odisha, a high-level inter-departmental coordination meeting was held at Lok Seva Bhawan today under the chairpersonship of Anu Garg, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary to the Government of Odisha. Senior officials…
Bhubaneswar: A two-day regional workshop on the implementation of the Energy Conservation and Sustainable Building Code (ECSBC) concluded successfully in Bhubaneswar, marking a significant push toward promoting energy-efficient and eco-friendly construction practices in eastern India. The event was jointly organized by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power, Government of India, and the…
Bhubaneswar: In a focused effort to enhance the leadership and administrative capabilities of school heads, the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), under the Department of School and Mass Education, Government of Odisha, conducted a one-day review-cum-capacity building programme for Principals-in-Charge of Government Upgraded Higher Secondary Schools. The workshop was held at Krushi Bhavan, Bhubaneswar….
