Bhubaneswar: Odisha has added another feather to its cap as Suakati Gram Panchayat in Keonjhar district’s Banspal block has been honoured with a coveted Jury Award at the 22nd National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2025. This recognition makes Suakati one of only three local bodies in the country to be awarded in the newly introduced…
Pune: The Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) is celebrating a major achievement as its student film, Sunflowers Were First Ones to Know, directed by Chidananda S. Naik, has qualified for the 2025 Oscars in the Live Action Short Film category. This Kannada-language short, inspired by Indian folk stories, first gained international acclaim after…
Bhubaneswar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday appointed Rajnath Singh and Bhupendra Yadav as observers for the election of the new legislative party leader in Odisha. Both Singh and Yadav, who were sworn in as ministers in the Modi 3.0 Cabinet yesterday, will oversee the election of the first Chief Minister in Odisha from…
Bhubaneswar: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will construct two Foot over Bridges (FOB) on the National Highway in Bhubaneswar. One foot over bridge will come up near Hotel Crown and another at Palasuni for the safety of the road users on the stretch. Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi informed on Sunday. Sharing the information…
Bhubaneswar: The Sports and Youth Services Department (DSYS) of Odisha today honoured 72 athletes for their exceptional achievements at national and international competitions. A total cash award of ₹3,85,500 was distributed across nine disciplines during a ceremony held at the Kalinga Stadium. The event was graced by Deepankar Mohapatra, CEO of the Hockey Promotion Council…
Bhubaneswar: After playing around 150 international matches, Indian women’s hockey midfielder Namita Toppo announced her retirement on Thursday. Hailing from Sundargarh, the 27 year old Toppo made debut in Senior India team in 2012. She was the part of the Indian team that won bronze and silver medals in the 2014 and 2018 Asian Games…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday released the third installment of the CM-Kisan scheme, providing financial assistance to over 51 lakh small and marginal farmers across Odisha. Each farmer has received ₹2,000 directly in their bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). The Chief Minister released the funds at a state-level function held…
New Delhi: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) organized the inaugural ‘ONDC Startup Mahotsav’ at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, marking a significant milestone in India’s digital and entrepreneurial landscape. The event celebrated and unified two of DPIIT’s flagship initiatives – the Startup India initiative and the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)….
Bhubaneswar: To support the state’s agriculture sector and mitigate the impact of frequent natural disasters, a presentation was made by representatives from Map My Crop to Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo today at the Lok Seva Bhavan. The presentation, which focused on leveraging digital technology to support farmers, also saw the participation of…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has introduced an On-Call Artificial Insemination (AI) service aimed at transforming dairy farming and enhancing milk production across the state. This innovative service allows dairy farmers to access AI facilities from the comfort of their homes, marking a significant step towards modernization in the sector. The Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Department has…
