Bhubaneswar: The 6th Odisha State Book Fair was officially inaugurated today, with around 400 stalls set up, offering a vibrant platform for literary enthusiasts and book lovers. Organized by the Department of Odia Language, Literature, and Culture, the fair features the participation of over 200 publishers and booksellers, making it one of the largest book…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Culture has announced a landmark partnership with France Museums Développement (FMD) to develop the Yuga Yugeen Bharat National Museum (YYBNM) into a world-class cultural institution. This ambitious project, an integral part of the Central Vista Redevelopment Project, will span approximately 1,55,000 square meters across the iconic North and South Blocks…
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, highlighted the transformative impact of cotton cultivation on Odisha’s agricultural sector during a workshop held at Krushi Bhavan on Monday. Addressing a gathering of farmers, scientists, and agricultural officials, Singh Deo described cotton as the “white gold” of Odisha, emphasizing…
Bhubaneswar: With an aim to boost hockey and nurture a large spectrum of hockey talent in the state, Odisha has set up 22 new Hockey Training Centres (HTCs) for Grassroots Development. The HTCs have been set up by the Sports and Youth Services Department (DSYS) in partnership with Odisha Naval Tata Hockey HPC to provide…
Bhubaneswar: The shutters of Modern Book Depot, Bhubaneswar’s oldest and most cherished bookstore, have come down permanently. Located in the bustling Master Canteen area, this iconic bookstore had been a beloved destination for book lovers, intellectuals, and politicians for over five decades. However, after a rent agreement expired on July 31, the store’s fate was…
Bhubaneswar: The ambitious Bhubaneswar Metro Rail project is expected to be completed by December 2027, as revealed during a meeting of the State-level Project Monitoring Committee held at Lok Seva Bhavan today. Chaired by Chief Secretary Pradeep Kumar Jena, the meeting delved into crucial aspects such as funding arrangements, technical specifications, station plans at various…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today unveiled 109 high-yielding, climate-resilient, and biofortified crop varieties at the India Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi. The release includes 61 different crops, comprising 34 field crops and 27 horticultural crops, aimed at boosting productivity, reducing costs, and promoting sustainable farming practices across the country. During the event,…
Bhubaneswar: On Thursday, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated 20 newly constructed bus stands in 13 districts across Odisha under the ‘Ama Bus Stand’ scheme. The districts benefiting from this initiative include Angul, Balasore, Boudh, Dhenkanal, Gajapati, Kendrapada, Keonjhar, Koraput, Nayagarh, Nuapada, Rayagada, Sambalpur, and Subarnapur. Emphasizing the pivotal role of communication in development, Chief Minister…
Goa: Power Finance Corporation Ltd. (PFC) has been awarded the prestigious Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) award in the Non-Fossil Fuel (NF) business category at the Outlook Planet Sustainability Summit & Awards 2024. The award ceremony, held in Goa, celebrated PFC’s dedication to social responsibility and sustainable business practices. Chairperson & Managing Director of PFC, Smt….
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step toward transforming education in Odisha, the School & Mass Education Department of the Government of Odisha signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the CK-12 Foundation on February 3, 2025, at Lok Seva Bhavan, Bhubaneswar. The agreement was signed by Shalini Pandit, IAS, Commissioner-cum-Secretary, and Neeru Khosla, Founder and Executive Director…
