Dhenkanal: The 30th heritage exploration by Dhenkanal Heritage Walks (DHW) turned into a memorable cultural and historical journey as enthusiasts revisited Chitalpur, an ancient village steeped in over 1,400 years of history and renowned for its Sthambeswari (Khambeswari) shrine — once the presiding deity of the Sulki Dynasty of Kodalaka Mandala (present-day Dhenkanal and Angul)….
New Delhi: In a significant step towards streamlining the monitoring of thermal power projects in India, Union Minister of Power and Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, today launched the Portal for Online Monitoring of Projects – Thermal (PROMPT) in New Delhi. The newly introduced platform aims to boost transparency, coordination, and efficiency…
Bhubaneswar: Taking a significant step towards environmental awareness and sustainable practices, the ST&SC Development, Minorities, and Backward Classes Welfare Department of Odisha have announced the conversion of traditional kitchens in its residential schools and hostels to “Eco-friendly” ones. The decision aims to eliminate the use of conventional cooking methods across the state. Commissioner-cum-Secretary of ST&SC…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth over ₹12,200 crore in Delhi, aiming to bolster regional connectivity and improve urban mobility. Among the highlights was the Namo Bharat Train ride undertaken by the Prime Minister from Sahibabad RRTS Station to New Ashok Nagar RRTS Station,…
New Delhi: Indian Racing Festival, a motorsport event in India gearing up for its third season, received a major shot in the arm with former India cricket captain and ex-BCCI president Sourav Ganguly becoming an owner of the Kolkata Royal Tigers Racing team ahead of the 2024 season. With eight city-based teams — Kolkata, Hyderabad,…
Bhubaneswar: The Kala Bhoomi museum celebrated its 8th Foundation Day on Sunday at Gandamunda with a vibrant blend of cultural performances and public engagement, drawing a large number of visitors. To mark the occasion, entry to the museum was made free, allowing people to explore Odisha’s rich artistic heritage. The celebrations featured captivating performances, including…
New Delhi: Defence MinisterRajnath Singh virtually inaugurated and dedicated 75 road and bridge projects constructed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) across 11 border states and union territories, at a cost of Rs 2,236 crore. The projects, aimed at enhancing infrastructure in far-flung areas, include 7 roads and 12 bridges in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K),…
New Delhi: In a unique blend of design, innovation, and civic pride, Indian Railways has launched a nationwide competition inviting citizens to design the next generation of digital clocks that will be installed at railway stations across the country. The winner of this creative challenge will walk away with a grand prize of ₹5 lakh,…
Bhubaneswar: In a pioneering move to modernize agriculture, Odisha has launched the e-Chasa App and Portal as part of its Digital Survey Policy to enhance crop production and processing. The initiative, aimed at empowering farmers across the state, was officially launched today by the Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment, Kanak…
Bhubaneswar: In a compassionate gesture, the authorities has begun cremating 28 unclaimed bodies from the tragic Bahanaga train accident. The heart-wrenching incident, which occurred near the Bahanaga Bazaar railway station in Balasore, claimed the lives of 296 individuals and left approximately 1,175 others injured on the fateful evening of June 2. Today, the disposal process…
