New Delhi: With Cyclone Yaas likely to hit the coasts of Odisha and West Bengal, armed forces commenced preparation to mitigate the impact of the cyclone on May 26. Indian Air Force (IAF) air lifted 950 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel and 70 tonnes of load from Jamnagar, Varanasi, Patna and Arakonnam to Kolkata,…
Sarakpatna, Dhenkanal: While Buddhism today is often associated with historic monuments and distant geographies of South and Southeast Asia, a quiet village in Odisha continues to practise it as a lived way of life. Heritage enthusiasts, under the aegis of Dhenkanal Heritage Walks (DHW), on Sunday explored Sarakpatna village in Dhenkanal district and encountered a…
Bhubaneswar: A great opportunity for the transgender community of Odisha as now they can also be adorned with the uniform as sub inspectors and constables in Odisha Police. Odisha Police Recruitment Board has announced the recruitment of 477 posts of Sub- Inspector (SI) and 244 posts of Constable (Communication) in Signals Service and transgender candidates…
Leh, Ladakh: The Khelo India Winter Games 2025 commenced today with great enthusiasm at the iconic NDS Stadium in Leh, Ladakh. This first phase of the event, hosted by the Union Territory of Ladakh, will run until January 27th, 2025. The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir will then host the snow games from February…
Anand: The Kisan Mela organized by ICAR-Directorate of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research (ICAR-DMAPR) in Anand, Gujarat, kicked off on January 22, 2024, with the inauguration by Dr. Himanshu Pathak, Secretary, DARE and DG, ICAR.
Bhubaneswar: In a move to facilitate broader participation in government service entry exams, the Odisha state government is considering an extension of the upper age limit from 32 to 38 years. A proposal in this regard was approved a Cabinet meeting headed by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday. The government had earlier increased the…
Bhubaneswar: With the rise in mercury, the Odisha government has decided on Wednesday to conduct classes in schools in the morning hours only. The Regional Meteorological Centre has issued a heatwave warning, and thus all the schools in the state have been asked to conduct morning classes from April 2. School and Mass Education Minister…
Bhubaneswar: Stroke has emerged as a significant global health concern, leading to high mortality rates and long-term disabilities. To combat this silent threat, medical professionals stress the importance of an informed public and call upon the media and communication sector to actively disseminate awareness on the matter. Speaking at the state-level media workshop, renowned neurologist Dr….
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is making rapid strides in renewable energy development by leveraging its natural resources for Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs). The state has identified 45 potential sites for PSPs, with 10 projects planned for implementation through Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). In addition to these government-backed initiatives, private companies have also shown interest in setting up…
Bhubaneswar: In a major push to accelerate urban transformation, Housing & Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra on Monday unveiled a comprehensive, time-bound roadmap aimed at building future-ready cities across Odisha by 2036. Chairing a high-level review meeting at the Odisha Urban Academy, the Minister stressed that urban development must go beyond infrastructure creation and…
