Vaishali: The much-anticipated Buddha Samyak Darshan Museum-cum-Smriti Stupa in Bihar’s Vaishali was officially inaugurated by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday. The cultural and spiritual monument, spread across 72 acres and developed over a period of six years, has been constructed at a cost of ₹550.48 crore. Built to honour Bihar’s deep-rooted Buddhist heritage, the…
New Delhi: In a significant move, the Central Government has identified 30 cities, with Cuttack in Odisha being one of them, for a comprehensive survey and rehabilitation effort aimed at adults, particularly women and children, engaged in begging. Ayodhya, Guwahati, Trimbakeshwar, Bodhgaya, Somnath, Khajuraho, Ujjain, Shimla, Indore, Madurai, Jaisalmer, Mysuru, and Thiruvananthapuram among others are…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards enhancing green spaces and recreational facilities in the city, MLA Susant Kumar Rout led the groundbreaking ceremony for the Rajagada Patia park on Wednesday. The event also marked the inauguration of the designated parking plaza and a 900-meter-long Nature trail at Guru Kelu Charan Mohapatra park in Gadakana. The…
Bhubaneswar: A significant step has been taken towards realizing Bhubaneswar’s metro rail aspirations as the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) successfully wraps up the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the upcoming metro rail project in the capital of Odisha. In an official meeting held at the Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Corporation, the DMRC handed over the completed…
Bhubaneswar: Anticipation and excitement grip Bhubaneswar as preparations are underway for a grand roadshow led by Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik. Scheduled to take place today, the roadshow promises to be a vibrant display of political enthusiasm and support. Commencing from Ganganagar Chhak, the roadshow will traverse through key…
Bhubaneswar: The All India Congress Committee (AICC) unveiled its list of candidates on Sunday. The grand old party named contenders for two Lok Sabha seats and eight Assembly constituencies, aiming to bolster its presence in the state. For the Lok Sabha elections, Nagendra Pradhan has been nominated to contest from the Sambalpur constituency, while Suresh…
Bhubaneswar: With the much-awaited Jagar Jatra of Lord Lingaraj set to take place on Wednesday, the Odisha government conducted a final review meeting to ensure seamless arrangements for the grand religious event. The high-level meeting, chaired by Law, Works, and Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan, focused on coordination among departments and officials to facilitate a smooth…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has taken a significant stride in promoting table tennis with the establishment of two well-equipped academies in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. These academies have swiftly become the hub for young talents, drawing enthusiasts from across the region. Additionally, the multipurpose indoor stadiums in municipalities across the state have emerged as favored spaces for aspiring…
Dindori: A fatal road accident in Dindori, Madhya Pradesh has claimed the lives of at least 14 people and left 20 others injured. The incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday when a pick-up truck overturned near Badjhar Ghat at around 1:30 am, following the loss of control by the driver.
Bhubaneswar: The State-Level National Energy Conservation Day was commemorated in Bhubaneswar today with a series of events aimed at raising awareness about the importance of energy conservation in combating global warming and climate change. Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singhdeo, who also serves as the Minister of Agriculture, Farmers Empowerment, and Energy, inaugurated the occasion…
