Bhubaneswar: In anticipation of Cyclone ‘Dana,’ which is expected to make landfall between October 24 and 25 along Odisha’s coast, the state police have implemented a wide range of safety and security measures to safeguard the public. 1. Deployment of ODRAF Teams: The Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) has deployed 20 teams, consisting of…
Bhubaneswar: Cyclone Dana, which made landfall between Odisha’s Kendrapada district’s Bhitarkanika National Park and Bhadrak’s Dhamra on the midnight of October 24, saw its impact significantly reduced in Bhitarkanika thanks to the dense cover of mangrove forests in the area. According to the Indian Meteorological Department, Dana struck with wind speeds ranging from 100 to…
Bhubaneswar: Odia movie ‘DAMaN’ has been released in 43 theatres across Odisha on Friday. Odia cine lovers who have seen the first day show are all praises of the movie. Directed by Devi Prasad Lenka and Vishal Mourya, the movie features Babushan Mohanty and Dipanwit Dashmohapatra as lead characters. The movie depicts the real-life story…
Bhubaneswar: In a progressive move aimed at supporting working mothers, the Odisha government has approved the establishment of breastfeeding rooms in all government and private offices across the state. The decision, endorsed by the BJP-led government, extends beyond offices, mandating breastfeeding rooms in public spaces as well. In a letter addressed to all District Collectors, Rina…
Bhubaneswar: In a major push to strengthen women-led entrepreneurship in rural Odisha, the Odisha Livelihoods Mission (OLM) on Sunday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IIT Bhubaneswar to launch an incubation programme aimed at nurturing growth-oriented enterprises run by Self-Help Group (SHG) members across the state. The agreement was exchanged at Mission Shakti Bhawan…
New Delhi: A delegation from the Royal Government of Bhutan, led by Gem Tshering, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, met with Kirti Vardhan Singh, Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, to discuss key issues concerning air quality, climate change, forests, natural resources, wildlife, and renewable energy. During the meeting, Kirti…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move, the Gupteswar Forest, situated adjacent to the Gupteswar Shiva temple in the Dhondrakhol reserve forest under the Jeypore Forest Division of Koraput district, has been officially declared as the fourth Biodiversity-Heritage Site (BHS) of Odisha. The State Government issued a notification in this regard recently, highlighting the ecological and cultural…
Bhubaneswar: In response to student requests, the Odisha government has extended the deadline for online applications for the KALIA Scholarship scheme from January 31 to February 8. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik approved the extension following a proposal from the Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment department, as stated in an official release on Wednesday. The online registration…
Bhubaneswar: The 40th Junior Kho Kho National Championship 2021 commenced at Biju Patnaik Indoor Hall, KIIT Deemed University here today. The championship is being hosted by Odisha Kho Kho Association with from the Sports and Youth Services Department and KIIT (deemed University) under the aegis of the Kho Kho Federation of India. Over 600 players…
New Delhi: Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi took over as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff on February 19, 2024, succeeding Lieutenant General MV Suchindra Kumar.
