Bhubaneswar: The Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) has announced a 26-member squad for coaching ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind, with four players from Odisha making the cut. Debaraj Behera, Pankaj Bhue, Sukhram Majhi, and Nakula Badanayak, along with 22 others, will attend a coaching camp in New…
Chennai: Odisha showcased its prowess in hockey as both the girls’ and boys’ teams secured berths in the finals at the 6th Khelo India Youth Games 2023, held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium. In a spirited performance, Odisha’s girls’ team fell short against Madhya Pradesh, succumbing to a 3-1 defeat in the semi-final. Despite…
Davos: The 54th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting, commencing from January 15 to January 19, 2024, in Davos, Switzerland, shines a spotlight on India under the overarching theme of “Building Trust.”
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Tourism bagged the coveted “Best Stall in the Public Sector Category” at the Great Indian Travel Bazaar (GITB) 2025, held in Jaipur, marking a significant leap in the state’s positioning as an emerging powerhouse on the national and global tourism landscape. The award, jointly presented by FICCI and the Ministry of Tourism, Government…
Bhubaneswar: To enhance public transport infrastructure and improve connectivity across Odisha, the Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) today launched 13 new bus services on nine routes. The initiative was inaugurated by Bibhuti Bhusan Jena, Minister of Commerce & Transport, through a virtual conference held at Kharavela Bhawan. The launch event witnessed the participation of…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is all set to observe International Yoga Day on June 21 with extensive community participation across the state. This was announced during a comprehensive review chaired by Minister of State for Sports & Youth Services, Suryabanshi Suraj, at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Monday. During the review, Minister Suryabanshi Suraj directed…
New Delhi: NITI Aayog took a giant stride towards promoting grassroots entrepreneurship and strengthening local economies with the launch of the ‘Vocal for Local’ initiative under its Aspirational Blocks Programme on March 13, 2024. The event, graced by BVR Subrahmanyam, CEO of NITI Aayog, witnessed the unveiling of the ‘Aakanksha’ logo, symbolizing the initiative’s commitment…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday informed the Odisha Legislative Assembly that 54 communal riot incidents and seven cases of mob lynching were reported across Odisha between June 2024 and February 2026. Responding to a written question by BJD MLA Goutam Buddha Das, the Chief Minister provided district-wise details of the cases registered…
New Delhi: Union Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment (SJE), B.L. Verma, presided over the Sign Language Day 2024 celebrations at Bhim Hall, Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, Janpath, New Delhi, today. This year’s theme, “Support Sign Language Rights,” emphasized the importance of inclusivity for the deaf community. Organized by the Indian Sign Language…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is charting a bold new course in maritime development, positioning itself as a rising hub in India’s coastal economy through policy-driven reforms and infrastructure expansion. Spearheaded by the Odisha Maritime Board under the Commerce & Transport Department, the state’s focused efforts are transforming its ports into engines of economic growth, trade, and industrial…
