Similipal Tiger Reserve to Close for Visitors from June 12 Due to Rainy Season

Baripada: The Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Mayurbhanj district will be temporarily closed to visitors starting June 12. The Forest Department made this decision to ensure the safety of tourists as the rainy season commences in the state. In an official notification, STR Field Director Prakash Chandra Goginen stated that the closure is a precautionary…

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Heritage Enthusiasts Explore Puri’s Rich Monastic Legacy in Fifth Heritage Walk

Puri: More than 20 heritage enthusiasts from across Odisha participated in the fifth edition of the Puri Heritage Walks (PHW) today, delving into the distinctive “mutt” tradition that forms a vital part of the Holy City’s religious and cultural identity. Themed “Mahodadhi Monastic Trail: Exploration of Sites Related to the Legacy of Shankaracharya Mutt &…

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Rashtriya Karmayogi Jan Seva Programme Launched to Strengthen Public Service Commitment

New Delhi: The Ministry of Ayush marked a significant step in transforming the public service mindset with the inauguration of the first batch of the Rashtriya Karmayogi Jan Seva Programme on March 18, 2025. The initiative, spearheaded by the Capacity Building Commission, was inaugurated by Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha. The programme aims…

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Public Grievance Hearing with Odisha CM Scheduled for December 16

Bhubaneswar: The Chief Minister’s Public Grievance Hearing Program is set to be held on December 16 at Unit-V in Bhubaneswar. The session is exclusively for individuals who had registered for the grievance hearing on October 28, 2024, according to an announcement by the General Administration and Public Grievance Department. Registered participants are required to bring…

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Centre Launches ₹167-Crore ‘Arunachal Kiwi Mission’ to Build Global Organic Kiwi Brand

Itanagar: The Centre on Wednesday launched an ambitious ₹167-crore cluster-based mission for development of kiwi cultivation and value-chain infrastructure in Arunachal Pradesh, aiming to transform the state into a globally competitive organic kiwi hub. The initiative, titled “Arunachal Kiwi: The USP of Arunachal Pradesh”, was launched by Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region…

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Union Minister’s Efforts Lead to ‘Shankar,’ African Elephant, Being Freed from Chains

New Delhi: In a heartwarming development, Shankar, the lone African elephant at the national zoo, has been freed from his chains and is now walking actively in his enclosure, thanks to the sustained efforts of Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh. The Minister’s intervention marks a significant step toward improving…

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State-Level Handicraft Exhibition begins in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: The State-level Handicraft Exhibition has commenced at IDCO Exhibition Ground today where self-help groups (SHGs) have exhibited their creations. The primary objective of the State-level Handicraft Exhibition is to provide a dedicated platform for the marketing of products crafted by clusters and individual artisans. Organized by the Directorate of Handicrafts, the exhibition aims to…

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