Bhubaneswar: The J30 Bhubaneswar ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors 2024 concluded with resounding success and fervent applause as budding tennis talents from across the globe showcased their prowess on the court. Organized under the esteemed patronage of the All India Tennis Association (AITA) and orchestrated by the Odisha Tennis Association (OTA) with unwavering support from…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja has directed all departments to conduct monthly evaluations of their work and financial progress, aiming to reinforce accountability and ensure that spending aligns with the 2025–26 budget. The instruction came during a comprehensive review meeting with senior officials at Kharavela Bhavan on Tuesday. The meeting reviewed the state’s financial performance…
Kuala Lumpur: Left-arm spinner Aayushi Shukla picked a brilliant four-wicket haul to set the base for India entering the final of the U19 Women’s Asia Cup with four-wicket win over Sri Lanka at the Bayuemas Cricket Oval on Friday. Aayushi, who picked three wickets in India’s previous Super Four win over Bangladesh, clinched figures of 4-10…
Bhubaneswar: Innovative projects addressing social and environmental challenges took centre stage at the conclusion of the four-day “Hack to the Future 3.0 – Odisha Edition” programme held at Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar on Friday. The hackathon, organised jointly by Quest Alliance, Panchasakha Shiksha Setu Sangathan and IIT Bhubaneswar, brought together 64 students from government…
Bhubaneswar: Manoranjan Panigrahi, a seasoned officer of the Indian Revenue Service (IRS), has taken on the mantle of Principal Chief Commissioner of Income-tax for Odisha, effective from April 1st. In addition to overseeing Odisha’s tax affairs, Panigrahi will also hold responsibility for Bihar and Jharkhand. Prior to his assignment in Odisha, Panigrahi served as the…
Bhubaneswar: From the remote villages of Odisha to international job markets, young women in the state are scripting powerful stories of transformation—armed with skills, determination, and the unwavering support of the Skilled-in-Odisha initiative and the World Skill Center (WSC) in Bhubaneswar. Anjulata Negi, a resident of Bargarh district who lost her father at an early…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to ensure the widespread awareness and effective implementation of various schemes and programs under the 5T Initiatives for sustainable growth across all sections of society, the State Government has announced a comprehensive state-wide awareness campaign titled “Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha, Sahari” under the UNNATI initiative. The campaign is set to commence…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida has described the Shakti app, launched by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, as a landmark initiative in enhancing women’s safety. Speaking at the second foundation day of Odisha Women in Media (OWM) in Bhubaneswar, Parida said the app would streamline the legal process for survivors of sexual violence,…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) today organized a National Workshop on “Powering Transformation through UI/UX for Digital Governance” at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. The workshop aimed to set guidelines for improving user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) for government websites, portals, and applications. As the digital landscape…
Bhubaneswar: Four-time national award-winning Odia filmmaker Lipika Singh Darai’s documentary on puppeteers is going to be screened at an art film festival in Italy this week. Lipika, who has created a special place for herself in the Indian documentary film world, has again tried her best to give the lively touch to a dying art…
