Bhubaneswar: Building on its success at block and district levels, the Nua-O Sports Championship is set to culminate in the state-level competitions, scheduled to commence from January 30, 2024. The event, organized by the Sports and Youth Services Department of the Government of Odisha, has become a platform for engaging and empowering the youth through…
Istanbul: Northwestern Turkey was struck by a powerful 6.1-magnitude earthquake on Sunday evening, leaving one person dead, injuring several others, and causing widespread damage in Balikesir province. According to the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD), the tremor hit the Sindirgi district at 7:53 p.m. local time (1653 GMT). Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya confirmed that…
Bhubaneswar: V.K. Pandian, the Chairman of 5T and Nabin Odisha, undertook a visit to Gajapati District as directed by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. The purpose of the visit was to assess the progress of various developmental initiatives in the district and engage with students and the general public. Participating in the Nua-O Program at Gajapati…
New Delhi: NMDC Ltd., India’s largest iron ore producer and a Navratna public sector company, has been awarded the prestigious ‘Rajbhasha Kirti Award’ for 2023-2024 in the category of Undertakings situated in the “C” region. The award was presented at the Hindi Diwas Function 2024 and Fourth Akhil Bhartiya Rajbhasha Sammelan, organized by the Official…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha has signed a five-year non-financial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre for Effective Governance of Indian States (CEGIS) to launch a Decision Support System (DSS) aimed at enabling data-driven governance backed by analytical evidence. The initiative is part of the state’s “Viksit Odisha” vision and focuses on institutionalizing capacity…
Puri: Devotees of Lord Jagannath and his siblings witnessed the Hati Besha of the deities at Snana Mandap of Srimandir on the auspicious occasion of Deba Snana Purnima on Tuesday. Lakhs of devotees thronged the pilgrim town to see the bathing ritual of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra along with Sudarshan on Snana…
Bhubaneswar: Eleven cities from Odisha have bagged national awards in the Swachh Survekshan- 2022 and Indian Swachhata League. Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, Berhampur Municipal Corporation, Puri Municipality, Paradeep Municipality, Bargarh Municipality, Basudevpur Municipality, Bellaguntha NAC, Bijepur NAC, Binika NAC, Chikiti NAC, Junagarh NAC are the 11 ULBs of Odisha that bagged the Swachh Survekshan 2022 award…
Bhubaneswar: The School and Mass Education (S&ME) Department of the Odisha government on Friday announced the launch of the ‘Panchasakha Shikhya Setu’ initiative, a transformative effort aimed at enhancing school education through community participation and innovative collaboration. Building on the foundation of the former ‘Mo School Abhiyan,’ the Panchasakha Shikhya Setu initiative aspires to revolutionize…
New Delhi: The two-day annual conference of Relief Commissioners/Secretaries (Disaster Management), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Civil Defence, Home Guard & Fire Services of States/UTs for the year 2024 concluded in New Delhi today. The valedictory session was chaired by Dr. P. K. Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of India. Union Home Secretary,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik unveiled a transformative initiative by launching sports infrastructure projects valued at Rs. 660 crore, underscoring the government’s commitment to fostering sports at both grassroots and elite levels. The comprehensive plan includes the establishment of 48 multipurpose indoor stadiums, the inauguration of the Cuttack Table Tennis Academy, the Rourkela Gymnastics…
