India’s “Hasti Kanya” Parbati Baruah, First Female Elephant Mahout, Honored with Padma Shri

Guwahati: Parbati Baruah, renowned as “Hasti Kanya” from Assam has scripted history by becoming India’s first woman mahout to receive the prestigious Padma Shri Award. Breaking gender stereotypes, she has carved a niche for herself in the traditionally male-dominated field of elephant care and management. Parbati Baruah’s noteworthy achievements include her unwavering commitment to mitigating…

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OCOY 2025 Opens in Bhubaneswar with a Powerful Call for Youth-Led Climate Action

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Conference of Youth (OCOY) 2025 kicked off today at ASBM University, Bhubaneswar, uniting over 800 young changemakers, climate advocates, and experts from across the state and beyond. The three-day flagship event of the Youth4Water Plus campaign was inaugurated by Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, who urged the youth to lead the…

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Utkarsh Odisha Conclave Concludes with ₹16.73 Lakh Crore Investment Commitments and Vision for a Prosperous Future

Bhubaneswar: The Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025 concluded on a resounding note, securing an unprecedented ₹16.73 lakh crore in investment commitments across 593 projects, with the potential to create 12.88 lakh jobs across more than 20 sectors. The event marked a transformative milestone for Odisha, positioning the state as a premier destination for…

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State Cabinet approves construction of 89 multi-purpose indoor stadiums across Odisha

Bhubaneswar: In a bid to give major boost to the sports sector and increase sporting infrastructure in the state, the cabinet on Monday approved setting up of 89 multi-purpose indoor stadiums across the state with an estimated cost of Rs 693.35 Crores. The construction of these structures named as ‘Biju Pattnaik Indoor Stadiums’ will be…

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KVIC, NIFT Join Forces to Elevate Khadi Brand under COEK 2.0 Initiative

Delhi: The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under the Khadi Centre of Excellence 2.0 (COEK 2.0) program. The MoU, formalized on Friday at the KVIC office…

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Trailblazers of Hope: The Untold Stories of Lachama and Lacchi in Odisha’s Heartland

In the tranquil landscapes of Koraput, amidst the rhythm of nature, two extraordinary women, Lachama Karlia and Lacchi Pangi, are quietly etching tales of hope and transformation in the remote villages of Chenirpadar and Mathapada. Far from the bustling urban eye, their narratives echo as powerful tales of resilience, compassion, and the unyielding spirit of…

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