Debrigarh: The recent Herbivore and Carnivore Census (Sign Survey) conducted in Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary by the team from Hirakud Wildlife Division, has yielded remarkable results. The sanctuary recorded over 1,099 carnivore signs, highlighting the presence of various carnivorous species. The survey revealed a significant number of Bear and Leopard signs, with Leopards estimated to have…
Bhubaneswar: The International Odissi Dance Festival, jointly organised by the Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odissi Research Centre and the Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department, continued to captivate audiences on its second evening at Rabindra Mandap, with a series of evocative performances celebrating the classical dance form. The five-day festival, which commenced on December 26, will…
Bhubaneswar: Odia cinema enthusiasts and aspiring filmmakers have much to look forward to as the Bhubaneswar Film Festival (BFF) gears up to captivate audiences from 7-9 June 2024 at Jayadev Bhawan, Bhubaneswar. Hosted by the Bhubaneswar Film Circle, this exclusive Odia film festival will showcase 15 award-winning and classic Odia films from 1960 onwards. Open…
Bhubaneswar: A National Workshop on Fast-Tracking and Reporting Progress on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) was held today in Bhubaneswar. Organized jointly by the Government of Odisha, NITI Aayog, and UNDP, the workshop brought together key policymakers, senior government officials, and experts from various States and Union Territories to discuss strategies for accelerating SDG implementation through…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to modernize and enhance the commuting experience, Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) unveiled its new Mo Bus mobile application and introduced the Mo Bus card scheme on Friday. The initiative aims to make the Mo Bus service more technology-driven and user-friendly, offering a range of features to improve convenience for commuters….
Koraput: In a significant move to amplify tribal perspectives and protect Odisha’s diverse indigenous heritage, the Central University of Odisha (CUO), Koraput, has partnered with UNICEF Odisha to set up a Tribal Communication Cell (TCC) on its campus. The initiative marks a major step toward enhancing socio-economic empowerment, preserving traditional knowledge systems, and ensuring deeper…
Faridabad: Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Union Minister of State for Science & Technology, MoS PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions, inaugurated the 17th Annual International Biocuration Conference (AIBC-2024) organized by the Indian Biological Data Centre (IBDC) at the Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB) in Faridabad, Haryana. Dr. Singh…
Bhubaneswar: Manmath Routray, the younger son of Jatni MLA Suresh Routray, officially joined the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) at a grand event held at Shankha Bhawan in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday. Manmath’s decision to join the BJD comes after he resigned from his position as a pilot at Air India in January last year to venture…
Bhubaneswar: In a key development aimed at enhancing food security, the Odisha government announced it will begin distributing wheat in addition to rice to ration card holders under state food security schemes from January 2025. This initiative marks the first time wheat will be provided alongside rice to beneficiaries. Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister…
New Delhi: In a historic move, six Indian individuals will join the French military team marching down the majestic Kartavya Path alongside Indian contingents at the 75th Republic Day parade on Friday.
