Hyderabad: Cherukuri Ramoji Rao, a towering figure in Indian media and the chairman of Ramoji Group, passed away in the early hours of Saturday after a prolonged illness. He was 87 years old. Rao, a Padma Vibhushan awardee, had been grappling with chronic illness and age-related health complications for an extended period. His condition worsened earlier…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant boost to the welfare of folk artistes, the Odisha government has decided to enhance the monthly financial assistance provided under the Mukhyamantri Kalakar Sahayata Yojana. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced the decision while addressing the 48th state-level convention of ‘Pala’ artistes at Keonjhar on Sunday. As per the revised provisions,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Health and family welfare minister Naba Kishore Das succumbs to his injury while being treated at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar. He was seriously injured in a gunshot fired by an ASI in Brajrajnagar of Jharsuguda district. The incident happened when he came out of the car to attend a programme and his…
Bhubaneswar: To rejuvenate and promote Odia cinema, a comprehensive meeting was held today at the Sanskruti Bhavan conference hall under the leadership of the Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department. The session focused on strategic planning for the growth, recognition, and modernization of Odisha’s film industry. The meeting was chaired by renowned Odia actor and…
Bhubaneswar: The thrilling Nua-O State Football Tournament, orchestrated by the Sports and Youth Services Department of the Government of Odisha, reached its exciting conclusion in Bhubaneswar on Monday. Over twelve days of intense football action, Cuttack emerged victorious in the men’s category, while Kendrapara clinched the title in the women’s category. In a nail-biting finale,…
Paris: India’s male archers delivered a commendable performance in the individual rankings round at the Paris Olympic Games, securing third place in the ranking round for the Team Competition and earning a spot in the quarterfinals scheduled for July 29. The trio of Tarundeep Rai, Dhiraj Bommadevara, and Pravin Jadhav accumulated a total score of 2013,…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to enhance direct connectivity to Puri from diverse districts, the state government has launched the Jagannath Express bus service. Under the Location Accessible Multi-modal Initiative (LAccMI), this service establishes direct links from district headquarters towns to Puri via the state capital. Notably, it introduces a forward-thinking initiative, presenting a substantial 50%…
Bhubaneswar: In a major step toward strengthening climate resilience and promoting sustainable development, the Forest, Environment, and Climate Change (FE&CC) Department of Odisha has signed three significant agreements with leading institutions. These collaborations aim to address climate change challenges, enhance biodiversity, and support sustainable livelihoods across the state. Under the Enhancing Climate Resilience of India’s…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik laid the foundation stone for the commencement of the first phase of the Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project today at a ceremony held near Trisulia, marking a significant milestone in the state’s infrastructural development. The ambitious project’s initial phase will establish a crucial link between Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA)…
New Delhi: In a noteworthy accomplishment, e-waste recycling in India has surged by a remarkable 22.59 times from the fiscal year 2016-17 to 2021-22, reflecting the success of the Ministry’s environmental initiatives.
