Diu: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed the inaugural Khelo India Beach Games as a “watershed moment” in the nation’s sporting journey, calling it a celebration of India’s coastal heritage and a reflection of the growing power of sports in uniting and transforming the country. In a message to the event organisers and the…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards aligning women-led enterprises with regenerative and climate-smart economic models, the Odisha Livelihoods Mission (OLM) under the Department of Mission Shakti organized a two-day state-level workshop on “Bamboo and Thriving Demand: Regenerative Livelihoods for Lakhpati Didis.” The event, held on April 22 and 23, 2025 at Mission Shakti Bhawan, Bhubaneswar,…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has directed KIIT and KISS founder Achyuta Samanta to appear before a high-level committee investigating the suicide of a Nepali student and the subsequent actions taken by the university against protesting students. The Higher Education Department issued a formal notice to Samanta, asking him to provide evidence before the committee as…
New Delhi: Indian rifle and pistol shooters, including Paris Olympics quota winners Akhil Sheoran, Anish Bhanwala, and Niraj Kumar, showcased stellar performances, clinching six medals, including two gold, to conclude their campaign at the Polish Grand Prix. Currently on an exposure tour to Europe in preparation for Paris 2024, India’s shooters made their mark at…
New Delhi: The Central Electricity Authority (CEA), under the Ministry of Power, in collaboration with the National Federation of Engineers for Electrical Safety (NFEES) and supported by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), hosted an All-India Electrical Safety Awareness Programme on June 26, 2024. This date is observed annually as “Electrical Safety Day.” The event…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to strengthen academic leadership across the state, Odisha Governor and Chancellor Hari Babu Kambhampati has appointed Vice Chancellors for 14 universities. The appointments, made under the provisions of the Odisha Universities Act 1989, were announced through an official notification from Lok Bhavan. As per the list, Prof. Santosh Kumar Tripathy…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s mining sector, Steel, Mines, and Works Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena announced on Thursday that substantial gold reserves have been discovered across several districts in the state. The announcement was made during a session in the Odisha Assembly, following a query from Congress MLA Tara Prasad Bahinipati. Minister Jena disclosed that gold deposits have…
Bargarh: The vibrant town of Bargarh is aglow with dazzling lights as it prepares to host the world’s largest open-air theatre, Dhanu Jatra, set to commence tomorrow. The 76th edition of this extraordinary 11-day festival will captivate spectators until January 25, bringing to life the rich tapestry of tradition and culture. Final touches are being…
New Delhi: Vice Admiral Mark Hammond, Chief of the Royal Australian Navy, engaged in discussions with Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff, Indian Navy, during his official visit to India. The meeting, held in New Delhi, focused on enhancing bilateral maritime cooperation through increased operational engagements, training exchanges, and information sharing initiatives….
New Delhi: The Department of Land Resources organized the eighth edition of Bhumi Samvaad, a National Conference addressing “Sharing of Best Practices in Land Management Modernization.”
