Bhubaneswar: UNICEF Odisha, in collaboration with Odisha Women in Media, organised a media workshop titled “Healthy Plates, Happy Lives” in Bhubaneswar on Friday, bringing together journalists and media professionals to strengthen reporting on children’s and adolescents’ nutrition. The workshop focused on how food environments – what is affordable, visible, and heavily marketed – shape children’s…
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: The Odisha capital is in its final phase of preparations to host Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025, slated for January 8. With thousands of overseas Indians expected to attend, the state government is pulling out all the stops to ensure a seamless and memorable experience. Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mohapatra led…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has launched an exciting opportunity for artists and designers to showcase their creativity by inviting them to participate in a logo design contest for Bhubaneswar Metro. This initiative aims to capture the essence of Odisha’s soul, art, culture, and creativity through a visually appealing and representative logo. Participants are encouraged to…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to reduce man-animal conflicts, the Odisha Forest Department has unveiled a comprehensive blueprint to relocate 756 villages located in the state’s protected forest areas. The affected villagers will be moved to other regions with financial assistance under the state government’s resettlement scheme. The plan, while aimed at improving wildlife conservation and…
Bhubaneswar: Former Indian hockey captain, Prabodh Tirkey, officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), four days after tendering his resignation from the Congress party. Tirkey made his decision public at a rally venue in Sonepur, where he was welcomed into the BJP fold in the presence of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, state BJP president…
Imphal: Renowned theatre maestro Ratan Thiyam, whose groundbreaking contributions redefined Indian theatre and spotlighted Manipur’s cultural depth, passed away in Imphal early Wednesday. He was 77. Thiyam had been undergoing treatment at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, where he breathed his last around 1.30 am following a prolonged illness. A towering presence in contemporary…
New Delhi: In a significant step towards promoting the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the procurement of 240 AL-31FP Aero Engines, designed to power the Su-30MKI aircraft. The deal, worth over Rs 26,000 crore, was finalized in New Delhi in the presence…
New Delhi: In response to numerous representations and to facilitate a smoother process, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has decided to extend the deadline for claiming pending dues. The initial deadline of February 8, 2024, has now been extended to April 8, 2024, providing stakeholders, including universities, colleges, and fellowship recipients, with additional time. Stakeholders,…
Srinagar: A Bollywood film crew shooting in Ladakh was struck by a case of suspected mass food poisoning, leaving more than 100 members of the unit hospitalised in Leh late Sunday evening, officials confirmed. Crew members suddenly fell ill with vomiting, abdominal pain, and headaches after meals served on location. They were rushed to the…
