Bhubaneswar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has made a significant move ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls in Odisha by announcing its first list of candidates, comprising 18 nominees for various parliamentary constituencies in the state. In a notable decision, the BJP has fielded Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan from the Sambalpur seat, underlining…
Bhubaneswar: Bringing pride to Odisha and India, internationally acclaimed sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik from Puri has been awarded the Fred Darrington Sand Master Award at the Sandworld 2025 International Sand Art Festival held in Weymouth, United Kingdom. This prestigious recognition marks a historic milestone, as Pattnaik becomes the first Indian artist to receive the coveted…
Bhubaneswar: At the Kalinga Stadium, Odisha FC secured a remarkable 2-1 victory over East Bengal FC in the ongoing ISL season 2023-24.
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…
New Delhi: The Union Health Ministry has issued an alert to all airports and land ports along India’s borders with Bangladesh and Pakistan, urging authorities to be vigilant for passengers exhibiting symptoms of Mpox. The advisory, issued on Monday, comes in response to the recent global outbreak of Mpox, which the World Health Organization (WHO) declared…
Bhubaneswar, May 8:The first consignment of Covishield vaccine for the third phase vaccination for 18-44 age group has arrived at Biju Patniak International Airport (BPIA) on Saturday. The consignment contain one lakh doses of Covishield. Odisha Government has procured the vaccine from Serum Institute of India (SII). On April 29 Chief Minister Naveen Patniak announced…
Kendrapada: Responding to demands from both the BJP and Congress, authorities in Odisha’s Kendrapada district have announced January 17 and 22 as dry days. A notification issued by Kendrapada Collector Amrit Ruturaj on Tuesday confirmed the closure of all liquor shops in the district on January 17 for the inauguration of Sri Mandir Parikrama Prakalpa…
New Delhi: India has put forward the “Maratha Military Landscapes of India” as its nomination for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List for the years 2024-25.
Bhubaneswar: In a pre-budget consultation meeting, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi presented a series of proposals aimed at bolstering the state’s economy and addressing regional development gaps. Majhi emphasized the need for greater financial flexibility under the States for Capital Investment (SACI) scheme and highlighted critical areas requiring immediate support. Majhi urged Union Finance…
Bhubaneswar: Usha Padhee officially assumed her duties as Principal Secretary of the Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Department. Shortly after taking charge, she engaged with senior officers of the department, outlining her vision and strategic direction for its future. During the discussion, Padhee emphasized the department’s prestigious national reputation and articulated a clear path forward….
