Bhubaneswar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has introduced a fresh twist to its election campaign in Odisha by including Bollywood icon and sitting Mathura MP, Hema Malini, in its revised list of star campaigners. The decision, revealed on Tuesday, marks a notable substitution, with Hema Malini stepping in for Jyotiraditya Scindia. While the exact date…
Bhubaneswar: Pattachitra paintings of Odisha known for their intricate artwork on a cloth canvas adorn the wall in Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s residence. Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is on a visit to Copenhagen got an opportunity to visit PM Frederiksen’s house where she showed her proud possession. The painting was gifted by PM…
New Delhi: Presenting her seventh consecutive Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled a series of landmark projects and significant fund allocations aimed at Bihar and Andhra Pradesh. These announcements come in response to the demands of both states for special category status and special packages following their bifurcations, and reflect the strategic alliance of the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Government has waived off entertainment tax on the Hindi movie Zwigato which has been shot in Bhubaneswar. Directed by Nandita Das, the film stars famous comedian and actor Kapil Sharma and Sahana Goswami in the lead roles. The storyline of the movie depicts the life of a food delivery boy and his struggle….
Indian shuttler PV Sindhu wins the bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics by beating Chinese badminton player He Bingjiao in straight sets. The silver medalist in Rio-2016 five years ago, defeated He in 21-13, 21-15 sets in the Women’s singles bronze medal match today. She became the first Indian woman to win back to back…
Maduru Oya: The 10th edition of the India-Sri Lanka Joint Military Exercise MITRA SHAKTI began today at the Army Training School in Maduru Oya, Sri Lanka. The exercise, which will run from 12th to 25th August 2024, aims to bolster the joint military capabilities of both nations in counter-insurgency operations within a semi-urban environment. The Indian…
Mumbai: Indian cricket maestro Virat Kohli and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma shared joyous news with their fans on Tuesday, announcing the birth of their second child, a baby boy named Akaay.
Bhubaneswar: The Indian Navy is set to hold the Passing Out Parade (POP) for the fifth batch of Agniveers at INS Chilka on March 7, 2025. This marks the successful completion of training for approximately 2,972 Agniveers, including women Agniveers, who have undergone rigorous training at the premier naval training establishment. Vice Admiral V. Srinivas,…
Bhadrak: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday rolled out a series of development initiatives in Bhadrak district, unveiling and laying the foundation for 13 projects worth Rs 275 crore. In his first major visit to the district after taking office, the Chief Minister laid out an ambitious roadmap for Bhadrak’s transformation, pledging new institutions,…
Bhubaneswar: As many as 127 NCC cadets from Odisha have been selected to participate in the prestigious Republic Day Camp (RDC) to be held in New Delhi from December 27, 2025 to January 29, 2026. The cadets will also represent the state at the Republic Day Parade and the NCC Prime Minister’s Rally in the…
