Bhubaneswar: A collection of paintings by eminent artist Shyamsunder Pattanayak titled ‘Bridging Centuries’ was released on Tuesday. Appreciating the work of paintings of artist Shyamsunder, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said this great work will play a key role in highlighting ancient art, history and heritage of Odisha. The book is an artist’s impression on the…
FIFA, the apex football body on Tuesday suspended the All India Football Federation (AIFF) with immediate effect. The decision was taken due to undue influence from third parties. With this ban, Indian football teams won’t be able to participate in international football events. “The Bureau of the FIFA Council has unanimously decided to suspend the All…
Bhubaneswar: The Mission Shakti in Odisha has supplied 30 lakh tricolour flags to be hoisted atop million houses, government and private institutions from August 13-15 this year. A representative group of Mission Shakti producer SHGs met Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik on Saturday and presented him with a handmade Tricolour as a token of gratitude for…
Bhubaneswar: Three more wetlands from Odisha has been recognized as Ramsar Site recognition as wetlands of international importance. The Tampara Lake in Ganjam district, Hirakud Reservoir in Sambalpur district, and Ansupa Lake in Cuttack district are the three new wetlands getting the status of Ramsar sites. Yashwant Sagar in Madhya Pradesh, Chitrangudi Bird Sanctuary in…
Anne Heche, best known for her roles in Six Days Seven Nights, Donnie Brasco, Volcano, I Know What You Did Last Summer passed away on Friday. The 53-year-old actress had a major car accident on August 5 in which her car crashed into a two-story house in the Mar Vista neighborhood Los Angles. The car…
New York: The Booker Prize winner, 75-year-old renowned writer Salman Rushdie attacked by a man at an event at Chautauqua Institution on Friday. According to the police, a man ran into the stage and stabbed Rushdie in the neck. He fell to the floor immediately after the attack. He has been taken to hospital immediately,…
Baripada: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday inaugurated the Subarnarekha irrigation project and Deo irrigation project during his visit to the Mayurbhanj district. Inaugurating the two projects, the Chief Minister said, “I am extremely happy to launch two irrigation projects in Mayurbhanj. The farmers of the district will be immensely benefitted by the two projects.”…
Bhubaneswar: The Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in Odisha l will be developed into a carbon-neutral airport of world standard. All lights in the airport have been changed to LED lights and have energy efficient terminal building. They have installed solar power plant. “The aim is to make the BPIA one of the best airports…
Bhubaneswar: A gender equity curriculum will be integrated into the syllabus for students across government schools in Odisha to transform their attitudes, aspirations and behaviour. The School Education Department signed a memorandum of understanding with the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-Pal), South Asia, and women rights’ organisation Breakthrough in Bhubaneswar on Monday The…
Bhubaneswar: The increase in sea erosion and high tidal surges due to storms in the coastal region of Odisha has been making the lives of people residing in the area tough and challenging. Many villages in the coastal districts have been swallowed by the sea and many are at the risk. In order to deal…
