Bhubaneswar: With the rise in death toll in Bhubaneswar, the Satya Nagar Crematorium in Bhubaneswar is reeling under pressure. To help the city residents in performing the last rites without difficulty and to lessen the burden on one crematorium, more crematorium sites are being prepared in the city. On Friday, Bhubaneswar Municipal Commissioner (BMC) Sanjay…
New Delhi: The Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI), an institution under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), has marked a significant milestone in its journey towards technological advancement and excellence. At a ceremony held at Udyog Bhawan, FDDI signed four Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with leading academic institutions: Tamil Nadu…
Bhubaneswar: Gouri Mohanty, Secretary of the Odisha State Karate-Do Association (OSKA), has achieved a significant milestone by being elected as an executive council member of the Karate India Organisation (KIO). The elections saw Bharat Sharma from Delhi being elected as the President of KIO, while Sanjeev Jangra from Uttarakhand secured the position of General Secretary….
Ayodhya: Union Minister of Civil Aviation and Steel, Jyotiraditya M Scindia, marked a momentous occasion today as he flagged off the inaugural flight connecting Ayodhya to Bangalore and Kolkata. The ceremony witnessed the esteemed presence of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation and Road Transport & Highways, Gen(Dr.) V.K….
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has intensified efforts to strengthen irrigation infrastructure, with a high-level review meeting held to assess the performance and future roadmap of the Odisha Lift Irrigation Corporation. The meeting, convened at the conference hall of the Department of Water Resources, was chaired by Shubha Sarma, Principal Secretary of the department. Senior officials,…
Paris: In a momentous event, Jin, the eldest member of the internationally renowned K-pop group BTS, took center stage as the Olympic torchbearer in Paris on Sunday. He carried the Olympic flame near the iconic Louvre Museum, marking a significant appearance following the completion of his mandatory military service in South Korea. Photos and videos…
Bhubaneswar: A staggering 769 cases of rape involving minors were reported in Odisha between June 10, 2024, and November 22, 2024, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi revealed in the Odisha Assembly on Monday. The data, presented in a written response to a question by Khariar BJD MLA Adhiraj Mohan Panigrahi, underscores the growing urgency to…
Ranchi: In a remarkable display of resilience and skill, Joe Root notched up his 31st Test century, steering England from a precarious position to a commanding 302/7 by the end of the first day in Ranchi.
Goa: The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) paid tribute to legendary filmmaker Tapan Sinha with a panel discussion titled “Tapan Sinha-Centenary Session: The Spectrum and the Soul,” held at Kala Academy in Panjim. This event was part of the centenary celebrations honoring the life and contributions of the revered director. The session featured…
Puri: In a significant announcement, Odisha Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan stated on Sunday that the state government will soon begin distributing free Mahaprasad to devotees at the revered Puri Jagannath Temple. This initiative aims to cater to the large number of pilgrims visiting the temple daily, with the government allocating an estimated budget of Rs…
