Bhubaneswar: A comprehensive stocktaking workshop was conducted today at Krushi Bhawan, chaired by Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Principal Secretary of the Department of Agriculture and Farmer’s Empowerment, Government of Odisha. The primary objective of the workshop was to assess the progress of projects funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and implemented by the Food…
Bhubaneswar: To conserve and develop the tribal art and culture of Odisha, the state government has extended the Special Development Councils (SDC) to 14 more districts. Launching the SDC in the new districts in an event held at the Exhibition Ground in Bhubaneswar, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said, “Odisha is known as the Land of…
New Delhi: As the General Election for Lok Sabha knocks at the door, state-run Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have announced a significant reduction in petrol and diesel prices by Rs 2 per litre, effective from 6 am on March 15, in a move set to bring relief to millions of consumers across the nation.
Bhubaneswar: The Cyber Crime Unit of the CID, Crime Branch, Odisha, has arrested Biranchi Narayan Nath from Chhendipada, Angul District, for sexually and financially exploiting several middle-aged women seeking second marriages. Nath, who operated under multiple aliases and fake identities, targeted vulnerable women through a popular matrimonial website. Nath created profiles on the site with…
Sambalpur: In a significant development for the rail infrastructure of the region, the Minister of Railways, Communications and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, and the Union Minister of Education, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Dharmendra Pradhan, jointly flagged off the inaugural run of the Sambalpur-Hatia-Gorakhpur Maurya Express from Sambalpur Railway Station.
Bhubaneswar: Displaying nerves of steel and trademark resilience, world No. 1 Wang Chuqin led China to a stunning 3–2 comeback win over Japan in the semifinals of the 28th ITTF-ATTU Asian Team Championships at the Athletics Centre, Kalinga Stadium on Monday. The thrilling encounter kept spectators at the edge of their seats as China, down…
Bhubaneswar: Legendary Odia actor Uttam Mohanty has passed away at the age of 66 while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Gurugram. The veteran actor, who was suffering from cirrhosis of the liver, was initially admitted to a private hospital in Bhubaneswar, where he was placed on ventilator support in the ICU. As his condition…
Bhubaneswar: The highly anticipated ‘Sishu Mahotsav 2024 – Suravi’ was inaugurated today at the Capital High School in Bhubaneswar, celebrating young talent across Odisha. The three-day state-level children’s festival, organized by the Department of School and Mass Education, kicked off with a vibrant ceremony attended by students, educators, and government officials. Nityananda Gond, Minister of School…
New Delhi: In anticipation of the upcoming International Day of Yoga, the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) organized a vibrant countdown event at VigyanBhawan Annexe in New Delhi. The event, attended by Secretary and officers/officials of MDoNER, along with CISF officers and staff posted in VigyanBhawan Annexe, aimed to promote the timeless…
Bhubaneswar: Renowned writer, director, and theatre personality Ananta Mohapatra has been chosen to receive the prestigious Mohan Sundar Dev Goswami Award for his lifetime contribution to the Odia film industry. Mohapatra, who has made remarkable contributions to the cultural landscape of Odisha, will be honored for the year 2020. The announcement was made by Culture…
