Bhubaneswar: In response to the frequent occurrences of Kalbaisakhi (Nor’wester) storms and related thunderstorms across the state, the Directorate of Fire and Emergency Services, Odisha, has issued a public advisory to enhance awareness and preparedness among citizens. The move comes as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds (30–60 kmph)…
Bhubaneswar: The low-pressure area expected to form over the Bay of Bengal is unlikely to have a major impact on Odisha, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Manorama Mohanty, Director of IMD Bhubaneswar, stated that the low-pressure system will move in a northwest direction, away from the Odisha coast. Consequently, its effects on the…
Visakhapatnam: The Sea Phase of Exercise MALABAR 2024 commenced today in the Bay of Bengal, with naval forces from Australia, India, Japan, and the United States showcasing high levels of cooperation and operational synergy. The four nations, integral to the Indo-Pacific strategic framework, are participating with their warships, helicopters, and long-range maritime patrol aircraft, working…
Bhubaneswar: In a commendable move to recognize the selfless act of organ donation, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik declared that the last rites of individuals who save lives through organ donation will be conducted with full state honours. This initiative aims to raise awareness about organ donation and inspire society to contribute to the noble…
New Delhi: In a significant move to strengthen India’s biotechnology sector, the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and the Government of Assam have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under the BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment) Policy. This first-of-its-kind Centre-State collaboration aims to accelerate biomanufacturing, drive economic growth, and promote environmental sustainability in Assam….
Bhubaneswar: In a significant rendezvous, Puri Gajapati Maharaj Dibyasingha Deb engaged in a meeting with Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at Naveen Niwas on Saturday. The meeting unfolded two days after the grand inauguration of the Srimandir Parikrama Project in the sacred city of Puri. During the meeting, the Gajapati Maharaja expressed his gratitude to the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to take a significant step towards strengthening its global presence with the launch of direct international flights between Bhubaneswar and Abu Dhabi from June 2025. The service will operate from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) under the Centre’s Building Management of Aviation Assets and Network (B-MAAN) initiative. The announcement was welcomed…
New Delhi: Pralhad Joshi assumed office as the Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, in addition to his portfolio as Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution, at Atal Akshaya Urja Bhawan today. Alongside him, Shripad Yesso Naik also took charge as the Minister of State in the Ministry of New and Renewable…
Guwahati: Veteran actor Ashish Vidyarthi has tied the knot with Assam’s Rupali Barua on Thursday. In an intimate ceremony, the actor married Rupali in the presence of family members and friends. They had a quiet registry marriage. Rupali, who hails from Guwahati, is associated with an upscale fashion store in Kolkata. The actor was previously married…
Bhubaneswar: Popular Sambalpuri actor Atal Bihari Panda passed away in the early hours of Saturday while undergoing treatment at Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR). He was 92. He passed away at 3.45 am after multiple organ failure. At the age of 83, Panda debuted in films with ‘Sala Budha’ directed…
