Bhubaneswar: The Subhadra Shakti Mela 2025 continues to draw massive crowds at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar, showcasing Odisha’s rich craftsmanship, heritage, and the growing influence of women-led entrepreneurship. The nine-day fair, featuring over 300 stalls, has become a vibrant platform for Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and Producer Groups (PGs) to display an array of handlooms, handicrafts, organic…
Bhubaneswar: The much-anticipated 6th Odisha Travel Bazaar began today in Bhubaneswar, marking a significant step towards promoting the state’s vibrant tourism offerings. Organized by the Department of Tourism, Government of Odisha, in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), the three-day event aims to bring together global stakeholders, industry leaders,…
Bhubaneswar: The Indian Women’s Hockey Team put up a spirited fight but succumbed to a 2-4 defeat against defending champions the Netherlands in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 at the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar on Monday. Udita (18’, 42’) stood out for India with a stunning brace, but goals from Felice Albers (34’, 47’), Emma…
Bhubaneswar: Over 100 students from Odisha are all set to embark on a thrilling Winter Adventure Camp in Manali, Himachal Pradesh, scheduled from 27th February to 5th March 2025. The students were officially sent off in a ceremony held at Kalinga Stadium, where they were wished the best of luck for the upcoming adventure by Suryabanshi…
Bhubaneswar: The Special Handloom Expo for Women Self-Help Groups was inaugurated today at Ekamra Haat, Bhubaneswar, with the esteemed presence of Pranati Chhotray, Managing Director of Boyanika, who officially launched the event. The inaugural ceremony was further graced by senior officials, including Shri Bikramaditya Barik, Director of Textiles & Handlooms, Odisha; Smt. Indira Behera, Special…
Bhubaneswar: The Water Corporation of Odisha (WATCO), under the Housing & Urban Development Department, Government of Odisha, has been honored with the “Technology Sabha Award 2025” in the Enterprise Application category. The award, which recognizes excellence in leveraging technology for public service delivery, was conferred at the Technology Sabha event held in Hyderabad from February…
Bhubaneswar: More than 34 lakh farmers in Odisha received the 19th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme on Monday, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi released funds at an event in Bhagalpur, Bihar. The Prime Minister transferred approximately ₹22,000 crore to the bank accounts of 9.8 crore farmers across the country, with…
Mumbai: The Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, celebrated the exceptional contributions to traditional Indian medicine by conferring the prestigious National Dhanwantari Ayurveda Awards on three distinguished practitioners. The awards ceremony, held in Mumbai, was graced by Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State (IC) for the Ministry of Ayush and Minister of State for the…
New Delhi: In a landmark event aimed at advancing social justice globally, Union Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, inaugurated the first-ever two-day Regional Dialogue on Social Justice under the Global Coalition for Social Justice today in New Delhi. The event, graced by the presence of the Director-General…
Bhubaneswar: Hockey India has extended heartfelt congratulations to Savita Punia, the Indian Women’s Hockey team’s goalkeeper, for reaching a remarkable milestone of 300 international caps. The Arjuna Awardee accomplished this feat during India’s FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 match against the Netherlands at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Savita now joins Vandana Katariya…
