Puri: The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has filed a formal complaint with Singhadwar Police Station after visuals showing individuals using mobile phones atop the chariots of the Holy Trinity during this year’s Rath Yatra went viral on social media platforms. Despite strict prohibitory orders issued by SJTA banning the use and possession of mobile…
Bhubaneswar: The Utkarsh Odisha: Make in Odisha Conclave 2025 began with remarkable momentum, securing 54 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) on its opening day. The event, held in Bhubaneswar, is shaping up to be a game-changer for the state’s industrial and economic landscape, attracting significant global attention and investment commitments. Industries Secretary Hemant Sharma highlighted that…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo met Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi in New Delhi today to press for expedited evacuation of surplus rice from the state by the Food Corporation of India (FCI). The Deputy CM was accompanied by several Members of Parliament from Odisha….
Bhubaneswar: The Fit India Carnival 2026 will be held in Puri district from March 15 to 17 through a joint initiative of the Sports Authority of India and the Department of Sports and Youth Services. The event aims to promote a healthy and active lifestyle among people under the Fit India Mission. A review meeting…
New Delhi: J.P. Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare & Chemicals and Fertilizers, inaugurated the ‘First Policy Makers’ Forum’ today, a significant event aimed at elevating India’s standing in the global pharmaceutical sector. The forum, running until August 22, 2024, is organized by the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) in collaboration with the Ministry of…
New Delhi: In a move showcasing India’s dedication to sustainable ocean development, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh, felicitated international trainees from six nations—Nigeria, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Ghana, and Jamaica—who completed a specialized training program in seabed exploration. The event, organized in collaboration with…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Lalit Kala Akademi celebrated its 66th Foundation Day at the Kalinga Art Gallery on Sunday, reaffirming its commitment to promoting the state’s rich artistic and cultural heritage. Eminent sculptors Adwaita Charan Gadanayak and Binod Maharana, both recipients of the Padma Shri, attended the programme as chief guests. Deba Prasad Dash, Special Secretary…
New Delhi: The CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NIScPR) held a transformative Orientation Workshop today in the heart of New Delhi, aimed at fortifying its Science Media Communication Cell (SMCC) with strategic insights from distinguished experts. The workshop focused on enhancing the SMCC’s capabilities to effectively communicate science and technology (S&T) related…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to enhance road connectivity between Boudh and Sonepur districts, the Odisha government has given the go-ahead for the construction of the second high-level (HL) bridge over the Mahanadi River. The decision was ratified during a state Cabinet meeting held today. The proposed bridge will span from Baunsuni in Boudh district…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has officially launched the third quarter of the 9th edition of Swachh Survekshan 2024. This phase of the survey will concentrate on evaluating the entire value chain of waste management at Bulk Waste Generators (BWGs), a critical segment contributing significantly to urban waste. Swachh Survekshan,…
