Bhubaneswar: In a major step to reshape Odisha’s development trajectory, the state government has earmarked ₹200 crore in the 2026–27 Budget for a dedicated Rural–Urban Transition initiative, aimed at steering rapid urban growth in a planned, sustainable and inclusive manner. With several peri-urban areas and fast-growing Gram Panchayats organically transforming into urban clusters, the Housing…
Ganjam: In the coastal village of Digipur in Ganjam district, Menaka’s story stands as a testament to the strength and resilience required for a woman to break free from traditional constraints and achieve financial independence. Determined to provide her children with a good education, Menaka took transformative steps to secure the necessary funds, overcoming numerous…
Bhubaneswar: Ekamra Walks is set to host a landmark cultural evening in the city under its Odia Film Panorama initiative, with a special screening of the iconic Odia film Jajabara to commemorate 51 years since its original release in 1975. The event will take place at the open-air theatre of Kalabhoomi, promising a unique blend…
Bhubaneswar: Aiming to fortify student safety across the education system, the Odisha government has unveiled plans to install CCTV cameras in all schools statewide. The initiative, modeled after the Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) school safety mandate, seeks to create a secure and closely monitored academic environment. State School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda…
Raebareli: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi officially entered the electoral fray on Friday by filing his nomination papers from the Raebareli Lok Sabha seat, a stronghold of the Congress party. Accompanied by a host of prominent Congress leaders, including party president Mallikarjun Kharge, his mother and Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, sister Priyanka Gandhi, brother-in-law…
Bhubaneswar: MoBus services is all set to launch in the new routes for the pilgrim city Puri from April 1, on the auspicious day of Utkal Divas. Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) revealed it on its official Twitter handle today. As per the decision, MoBus will be plying on new routes from Puri Bus Stand to…
Bhubaneswar: Ravenshaw University, situated in Cuttack, Odisha, has been awarded with an A++ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) of the University Grants Commission (UGC) in a recent evaluation. A five-member NAAC team conducted an extensive assessment during their visit to the university from November 20 to 22. The university has earned…
Bhubaneswar: The annual Rath Yatra in Puri witnessed an unexpected pause on Sunday as the pulling of the Nandighosa chariot—carrying Lord Jagannath—was suspended for the day due to heavy crowding near the chariot cordon. Despite the completion of rituals on time, the overwhelming number of devotees made it difficult to continue the procession safely. The…
Sharjah: Thirteen-year-old cricketing prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi continued to make headlines in the U19 Asia Cup, showcasing his immense talent in the second semi-final as they defeated Sri Lanka by seven wickets with 170 balls to spare to reach the final. The left-handed batter played a blistering knock of 67 runs off just 36 balls. Suryavanshi became…
Mumbai: The inaugural ceremony of the ‘One DAE One Subscription’ (ODOS) took place today at Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. This groundbreaking initiative brings together the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and all its units and subunits—approximately 60 in total—under one umbrella for read and publish access to national and international research papers and scientific…
