Former Australian cricketer Stuart MacGill was kidnapped and assaulted by four men in Sydney. Former leg-spinner MacGill was abducted from near his home on April 14. According to media reports, Kidnappers took him to some unknown place where he was beaten and threatened. On Wednesday, Australian police arrested four men in this connection. According to…
Bhubaneswar: The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) has appointed renowned environmentalist and wildlife activist Dr. Biswajit Mohanty as the State Convener of its Odisha Chapter. Acclaimed writer and historian Anil Dhir has been named the Co-convener. Founded in 1984 in New Delhi, INTACH is one of India’s premier organizations dedicated to…
Bhubaneswar: To intensify efforts against illegal wildlife trade and strengthen the protection of wild animals, Odisha is set to establish special courts in all districts to exclusively handle wildlife-related cases. This decision comes following a directive from the Orissa High Court aimed at streamlining the legal process for wildlife offenses. According to an official communication…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is entering a new era of economic transformation as the 129th State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) meeting, presided over by Chief Secretary Pradeep Kumar Jena, IAS, gives the green light to 22 projects valued at INR 4,066.71 Crore. This strategic move is set to reshape the economic landscape of Odisha, reinforcing…
Srinagar: In a significant move to promote river cruise tourism in Jammu and Kashmir, the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Jammu and Kashmir. The agreement was signed during the Chintan Shivir in Srinagar in the…
Lahore: New Zealand secured a place in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final against India after a commanding 50-run victory over South Africa in the second semifinal at Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday. Batting first, New Zealand posted a record-breaking 362/6, the highest total in the tournament’s history, courtesy of Rachin Ravindra’s scintillating 108 and Kane…
Bhubaneswar: Babushaan Mohanty and Elina Samantaray-starrer Raja-release Odia film “Pabaar- Kichhi Satya Ghatanaru Anupranita” has proven that content is king in today’s entertainment arena. At a time when Odia cinema has been striving to shed its negative image of lacking original storytelling, “Pabaar” stands out as a testament to the power of compelling narratives. The…
Bhubaneswar: The Rural Development Department of Odisha held its first monthly review meeting of the year today, chaired by Principal Secretary Sanjay Kumar Singh. The meeting, conducted at the department’s conference hall, was attended by senior officials, with officers from all 63 Rural Development Divisions joining via video conferencing to report on ongoing projects and initiatives….
Bhubaneswar: In a landmark collaboration, the Government of Odisha and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, sealed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today, paving the way for the establishment of the Biju Patnaik Special Centre for Odia Studies at JNU. The state government has displayed its commitment to this initiative by contributing a one-time non-recurring…
New Delhi: The 57th Executive Committee (EC) meeting of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), chaired by DG Rajeev Kumar Mital, approved a series of key projects worth ₹1,062 crore. These projects are aimed at enhancing the cleanliness and conservation of the Ganga River and supporting Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) activities for the…
