Bhubaneswar: The Sports & Youth Services Department (DSYS) of Odisha held a significant workshop today at the Kalinga Stadium to refine the draft Odisha Sports Policy. The event brought together key stakeholders, including State Sports Associations, the Odisha Sports Journalists Association, and prominent sportspersons, to gather insights aimed at elevating the sports ecosystem in the…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday announced a three month house-to-house survey to identify persons with COVID symptoms and co-morbid conditions. ASHAs and Anganwadi workers will carry out the survey from May 24. An additional incentive of Rs 1,000 per month for the three months will be given for this. The ASHAs, engaged to…
Bhubaneswar: Legendary Odia music director, singer and lyricist Prafulla Kar passed away after a prolonged illness on Sunday. He was 83. As per sources, after taking his dinner he went to sleep. A native of Puri, he was born into a family of musicians. His uncle Khetra Mohan Kar was a renowned Table player. Recipient…
Bhubaneswar: The National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM), in collaboration with the Electronics and IT Department of the Government of Odisha, hosted the Bhubaneswar edition of its flagship event, NASSCOM Technology Confluence (NTC) 2024. The event brought Odisha’s growing prominence in India’s IT landscape to the forefront while fostering critical discussions on transformative…
Washington: Donald Trump has reignited debate over foreign hiring by sharply criticizing leading US tech firms for employing Indian professionals and outsourcing work overseas. The former US President, speaking at a national Artificial Intelligence (AI) summit, accused companies like Google, Microsoft, and Apple of undermining domestic employment and compromising national technological leadership. Addressing a packed…
Bhubaneswar: The brand ‘Skilled in Odisha’ is ready to shine across the globe, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said while inaugurating the Odisha Skill Conclave 2023. Stressing cooperation between centre and states to enhance new-age tech skilling in the country, Patnaik said, “Odisha has kept a budgetary provision of Rs. 100 crores for this year…
Bhubaneswar: The government schools in Odisha are undergoing a transition making teaching-learning an interesting process for both teachers and students. To make learning further interesting, the Kandhamal administration has introduced the first 3D Virtual Reality lab in Odisha. The lab has been set up with District Innovation Fund. In the 3D Virtual Reality lab students can…
Bhubaneswar: Timely and abundant monsoon rains have given a significant boost to kharif crops this year, particularly benefitting key horticultural crops like onion, tomato, and potato. According to the Ministry of Agriculture’s assessment in collaboration with state governments, the targeted area for kharif sowing of these major vegetables has seen a notable increase compared to…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, IAS, will continue to hold the additional charge of the Chief Resident Commissioner of the Government of Odisha in New Delhi. This announcement was made through a notification issued by the General Administration & Public Grievance Department on January 24, 2025. The notification stated, “ Manoj Ahuja, IAS (RR-1990),…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha has ordered a high-level enquiry into the tragic stampede incident that occurred near the Gundicha Temple in Puri on June 29, 2025, which resulted in the deaths of three devotees. The decision was announced through a notification (No-1389/C) issued by the Home (Special Section) Department on the same day. The…
