Bhubaneswar: As the annual Ratha Jatra draws to a close, the grand ritual of Niladri Bije unfolds, marking the return of Lord Jagannath, along with his siblings Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra, to the sanctum of Srimandir. But this homecoming isn’t just a ceremonial conclusion — it is a heartfelt story of love, longing, and…
New Delhi: Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor has assumed the prestigious appointment of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of Training Command (TC) on May 01, 2024. With a distinguished career spanning over three decades, Air Marshal Kapoor brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role. Commissioned into the Fighter stream of the Indian Air…
New Delhi: In a pioneering move aimed at bolstering voter participation, the Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to host a conference with Municipal Commissioners and selected District Election Officers from 11 states with historically low voter turnouts. Scheduled for April 5th, 2024, at Nirvachan Sadan, New Delhi, the conference marks a significant step…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha shuttlers scripted history at the East Zone Inter-State Badminton Championship held at Lavins Academy in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. Ayush Pattanayak and Abinash Mohanty became the first pair to bag the senior men’s doubles title. In the junior mixed doubles category, Abhijit Moharana and Harshitaa Rout finished as runners-up. Over 250 players from Odisha,…
Bhubaneswar: In a pioneering move towards ensuring round-the-clock access to food grains for public distribution system (PDS) beneficiaries, Odisha launched a standalone grain dispensing solution. The Annapurti Grain ATM, inaugurated today at Mancheswar in Bhubaneswar, marks a significant step in the state’s ongoing efforts to achieve nutritional security. The innovative Annapurti solution was unveiled by…
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…
Bhubaneswar: India’s First Women’s Business Mela organized by the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Women’s Entrepreneurship Council (IWEC) was inaugurated by Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday at Janata Maidan. The mela is completely dedicated to women entrepreneurs in which several successful women entrepreneurs of Odisha are participating. Over 150 stalls are set up…
New Delhi: The Indian Army contingent today departed for Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia to participate in the 17th edition of the India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT. Scheduled from May 31 to June 13, 2025, the bilateral exercise aims to strengthen defence cooperation and enhance interoperability between the armed forces of both nations in semi-urban and mountainous terrain,…
New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, concluded an Open House Discussion aimed at improving the human rights situation for the children of sex workers and marginalized communities. The hybrid event, held at the NHRC premises, brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including policymakers, educators, NGOs, and civil society members, to address…
Bhubaneswar: The future of an ancient cave atop a small hillock in the Narangarh village near Tapang in Khurda District is at stake, as the cave may get destroyed due to mining. The cave, called the Pandavahara Gumpha by the locals. The Cave was known to the villagers on the foothill of the hillock for…
