Bhubaneswar: A delegation of social media influencers and content creators from ten Asian countries visited Odisha as part of a familiarisation tour aimed at showcasing the state’s cultural richness and developmental progress to global audiences. The visit, held from April 16 to 19, was initiated by the Ministry of External Affairs and facilitated in the…
Sambalpur: With the scorching heat of summer engulfing the region, authorities at Sambalpur Zoo have stepped up efforts to ensure the well-being of animals under their care. As temperatures soar above 40 degrees Celsius, the zoo has implemented various initiatives to shield animals from the adverse effects of the heatwave, including heatstroke and dehydration. The…
Bhubaneswar: To transform the educational landscape of Odisha, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik recently inaugurated 286 schools across six districts – Khurda, Sonepur, Puri, Nayagarh, Boudh, and Nabarangpur. This significant development unfolded as part of the 4th phase of the Odisha Government’s pioneering 5T High School Transformation Program, with an ambitious plan to cover a total…
Bhubaneswar: The Mukteswar Dance Festival–2026 has emerged as a major cultural attraction for international tourists, with visitors from Russia, Israel, the United States and several other countries flocking to the historic Mukteswar Temple to witness the splendour of Odisha’s classical dance traditions. The three-day festival, being held from January 23 to 25, is jointly organised…
Ahmedabad: Delhi Capitals clinched a convincing six-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Wednesday, propelled by standout performances from Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abishek Porel, and Shai Hope. The match witnessed an outstanding bowling performance from Delhi Capitals, with Ishant Sharma leading the charge by claiming two crucial wickets in the power-play. Mukesh…
New Delhi: The Officer Trainees of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) 2023 Batch had the honor of meeting President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today. During the interaction, President Murmu imparted crucial insights on the responsibilities and expectations that come with representing India on the global stage. In her address, President Murmu emphasized that foreign…
Mumbai: The India-Norway Business Forum, organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in collaboration with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), convened in Mumbai today, fostering dialogue between policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders to bolster trade and investment ties between the two nations. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal chaired…
New Delhi: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the ‘Common Fellowship Portal,’ a pioneering initiative by the Department of Biotechnology, aimed at creating a unified platform for applicants seeking various fellowship schemes. The launch event took place at the National Media Centre in New Delhi, where Dr. Singh highlighted the portal’s significance in aligning with…
Bhubaneswar: The second day of the Revised Assured Career Progression (RACP) Adalat of the Forest, Environment, and Climate Change Department was held today at Aranya Bhavan Conference Hall, witnessing an overwhelming response from retired and working employees seeking redressal for their grievances. The Adalat was chaired by Additional Secretary and Chairman of the RACP Adalat…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Tapan Mohanty delivered a stellar performance to clinch the All-Around title in the Senior Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG) category on Day 2 of the Junior and Senior Artistic Gymnastics National Championship 2026–27, reinforcing the host state’s growing dominance in the sport. Mohanty secured the top position with an impressive score of 73.433, showcasing…
