Odisha’s Culinary Spirit Shines at Subhadra Shakti Semi-Finals; 10 SHG Teams Head to Grand Finale

Bhubaneswar:The semi-final round of the Subhadra Shakti Traditional Food Competition unfolded with vibrant energy at the Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Bhubaneswar today, showcasing the culinary excellence and entrepreneurial spirit of women across Odisha. Thirty self-help group (SHG) teams representing their districts competed for a spot in the Grand Finale, scheduled to be held on…

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Massive 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Myanmar, At Least 20 Dead

Naypyidaw: A devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck northwest Myanmar on Friday, followed by a powerful 6.8 aftershock, leaving at least 20 people dead and causing widespread destruction. The death toll is expected to rise as rescue operations continue, with reports indicating that a mosque in Mandalay City collapsed while people were inside, leaving several feared…

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Senior IAS Officer Nikhil Pavan Kalyan Appointed Director of Census Operations in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The Central Government has appointed senior Odisha cadre IAS officer Nikhil Pavan Kalyan as the Director of Census Operations (DCO) and Director of Citizen Registration (DCR) for the state. The appointment was officially communicated by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) to Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja through a formal letter. Kalyan, a…

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Odia film ‘Adieu Godard’ set for theatre release on Sept 2

Bhubaneswar: ‘Adieu Godard’ an Odia feature film is all set for theatrical release on 2 September in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Kolkata. Shot exquisitely in Odisha, ‘Adieu Godard’ is a socio-cultural comic tribute to the legendary French filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard. Written and directed by Amartya Bhattacharyya, the film is produced by Swastik Arthouse in collaboration with FilmStop…

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Ola Electric Technologies Receives First PLI-Automotive Certificate from ICAT

Manesar:  To boost the Indian automotive industry, the International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT), Manesar, a division of the National Automotive Board (NAB) under the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI), Government of India, has awarded its inaugural Production Linked Incentive (PLI) – Automotive Certificate to M/s. Ola Electric Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

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Union Budget 2025-26 Boosts MSMEs with Higher Credit, Revised Classification, and New Funds

New Delhi: The Union Budget 2025-26 has placed Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) at the heart of India’s development strategy, recognizing them as a key engine for economic growth and employment generation. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Budget in Parliament today, announced a series of transformative reforms aimed at strengthening MSMEs, enhancing…

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Odisha Govt appoints former defender Indian hockey team Birendra Lakra as DSP

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government appointed on Thursday Olympic bronze medallist and hockey player Birendra Lakra as a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in Odisha Police . The star defender was part of the Indian hockey team that won bronze medal in the Tokyo Olympics after a gap of 41 years.  Welcoming Birendra on board Odisha…

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Gopalpur Beach Festival Set to Enthrall Audiences from January 25-28

Bhubaneswar: The picturesque Gopalpur Beach in Odisha’s Ganjam district is gearing up to host the much-anticipated Gopalpur Beach Festival, scheduled to commence on January 25 and extend through January 28, as revealed during the first preparatory meeting convened by the district administration. Ganjam Collector Dibya Jyoti Parida shared insights into the preliminary plans, stating, “The…

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