New Delhi: Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman today proposed a new pension scheme named ‘Vatsalya’ during the presentation of the Union Budget 2024-25 in Parliament.
Bhubaneswar: An Odia tourist from Balasore district was among the 20 people killed in a terror attack that shook Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday afternoon. The deceased has been identified as Prasant Satpathy, a resident of Remuna area in Balasore. The tragic incident occurred during peak tourist season in the Kashmir Valley, sending…
Bhubaneswar: In a spellbinding evening celebrating the enduring elegance of Odissi, Sṛjan – Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odissi Nrityabasa presented its annual student showcase, Upasaraṇam 2025, at Rabindra Mandap, Bhubaneswar. Aptly titled “Upasaraṇam”—moving towards excellence, the event highlighted the institution’s unwavering commitment to classical dance training, performance, and creativity since its inception in 1993. The programme…
Aizawl: In a major blow to drug traffickers operating along the Indo-Myanmar border, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 9.72 kilograms of Methamphetamine tablets valued at ₹9.72 crore in the international illicit drug market. The seizure was made from a Mahindra XUV500 vehicle at Seling on the Aizawl-Champhai Highway (NH-6) in Mizoram on Thursday….
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has selected renowned biotechnologist and conservationist Dr. Siddharth Pati as the recipient of the prestigious Biju Patnaik Wildlife Conservation Award 2024 for his exceptional contribution to the conservation of horseshoe crabs. The announcement was made by the Department of Forest, Environment, and Climate Change. Dr. Pati will share the award with…
Alanganallur: In a groundbreaking move, Tamil Nadu is set to revolutionize the traditional bull-taming sport, Jallikattu, by introducing Indian Premier League (IPL)-style matches at a new state-of-the-art stadium in Alanganallur, Madurai.
Birmingham: After a gap of 16 years Indian women’s hockey team won a medal in Commonwealth Games. India won the bronze medal on Sunday. Skipper Savita Punia Indian women’s hockey team defeated New Zealand by 2-1 in the penalty shootout. “This match was very tough for us and both teams made a good effort. We…
New Delhi: The eagerly anticipated grand finale of the National School Band Competition, jointly organized by the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Education as part of the Republic Day celebrations, is all set to captivate audiences at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi on January 21 and 22, 2024. Droupadi Girls High School, Nishaposi, Mayurbhanj, Odisha is one among the 16 schools taking part in the competition in Pipe Band Girls event.
Bhubaneswar: To enhance disaster resilience, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a Rs 200 crore allocation for urban flood management during the first State Natural Disaster Committee meeting of 2024, held at Lok Seva Bhavan. This funding aims to bolster the city’s infrastructure and preparedness against potential flooding events. Chairing the meeting, CM Majhi underscored…
Bhubaneswar: With the CBSE Board Examinations approaching, a high-level review-cum-preparatory meeting was held to ensure smooth and effective conduct of the examinations across Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas (OAVs). The meeting was chaired by Dr. N. Thirumala Naik, Commissioner-cum-Secretary, School & Mass Education Department, and conducted in virtual mode with the participation of Principals from OAVs across…
