Bhubaneswar: The International Symposium on Shree Anna 2025 will be held on November 10 and 11, highlighting the theme “International Symposium on Shree Anna & Women’s Participation in Agricultural Heritage.” This year’s edition will feature a dedicated session on women farmers, recognizing their vital role in preserving traditional food crops and promoting sustainable agriculture. A…
Bhubaneswar: A two-day Conference of Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs), organized by the Election Commission of India (ECI), commenced today at the India International Institute of Democracy and Electoral Management (IIIDEM), New Delhi. The Chief Electoral Officer of Odisha, R.S. Gopalan, IAS, attended the conference along with Additional CEO Sushant Mishra and Deputy CEO Dr. Laxmi…
Bhubaneswar: The State-Level Kala Utsav 2025 was inaugurated on Wednesday at Government Girls’ High School, Unit-6, Bhubaneswar, celebrating the artistic brilliance of students from across Odisha. The event was inaugurated by Ananya Das, State Project Director, OSEPA, who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. In her address, Das lauded the creativity and talent of…
Bhubaneswar: A preparatory meeting on the impending rainfall was held today under the chairmanship of Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Principal Secretary of the Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment Department. The meeting was attended by Director of Agriculture Shri Shubham Saxena, IMD Director Smt. Manorama Mohapatra, and OUAT Dean Prof. Prasannajit Mishra. During the meeting, officials from…
New Delhi: Guided by the vision and inspiration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the upcoming Tribal Business Conclave 2025 embodies the spirit of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, aur Sabka Prayas’—bringing together tradition, enterprise, and innovation under one platform. Announced during the National Conclave on Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan held on October 17, 2025, the…
New Delhi: The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) organized a special event at its headquarters in New Delhi today to highlight its diverse initiatives in knowledge management, capacity building, education, and culture. On the occasion, Vibhu Nayar, Secretary, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, released a compilation of GI-tagged tribal paintings, along with specially designed…
Tokyo: In a historic moment for Japan, Sanae Takaichi was elected as the country’s next Prime Minister on Tuesday, becoming the first woman ever to hold the position. Her election followed a runoff vote in Japan’s Parliament after winning the leadership of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) last weekend. Takaichi, 64, secured 237 votes…
Bhubaneswar: A new book titled “Garimamaya Auli Itihas”, authored by Golaka Bihari Singh, was released on Friday at Geet Gobind Sadan in Bhubaneswar. The book offers a compelling and deeply researched account of Aul, one of Odisha’s significant princely states, exploring its cultural, social, and political evolution. Speaking at the launch, eminent litterateur Dr. Gourahari…
Bhubaneswar: In view of Diwali celebrations, the Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) has announced revised timings for its ‘Ama Bus’ service. On October 20, 2025, bus operations will be available only up to 3 PM across all cities where the service runs. The announcement was made through CRUT’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle, informing passengers…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant push toward strengthening grassroots governance and empowering rural communities, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday virtually laid the foundation stone for 471 new Gram Panchayat offices across Odisha from Lok Seva Bhawan. On the occasion, he also distributed the first installment of ₹40,000 each under the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana to…
