Bhubaneswar: In a significant development, the Maoist-affected district of Malkangiri in Odisha celebrated the formal inauguration of its long-anticipated airport on Tuesday. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the airport on Tuesday. An investment of approximately Rs 29 crore has gone into the airport’s construction, including the development of a 1,602-meter-long and 30-meter-wide runway. Nestled on…
Bhubaneswar: A significant enhancement to the KALIA Scholarship is set to broaden its impact on higher education in Odisha. Launched in 2021-22 to provide financial assistance to the children of KALIA beneficiaries pursuing professional/technical education in government institutions, the scholarship’s revised guidelines aim to extend support to a larger number of students. Approved by the…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant boost to the sports landscape of Odisha, the state is poised to host the 2024 edition of the Super Cup, rebranded as the Kalinga Super Cup with Odisha lending its support to the tournament. The event is scheduled to kick off on January 9, with the final set to take place…
Bhubaneswar: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has flagged the air quality in six urban areas of Odisha as “very poor”. Cities including Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Balasore, Baripada, Keonjhar, and Rairangpur have been categorized under the “very poor” air quality by the CPCB. According to CPCB data, the Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 311 in Bhubaneswar,…
Bhubaneswar: In a remarkable discovery, at least four rare pseudo-melanistic tigers were recently spotted in a forest in Odisha. Odisha’s Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (PCCF), Susanta Nanda, renowned for sharing captivating images and information about wildlife, took to social media to share a video showcasing these extraordinary tigers. Sharing the video on social media,…
Bhubaneswar: In a resounding celebration of sporting excellence, Tusharkanti Behera, the Minister of Sports and Youth Services, Government of Odisha, felicitated athletes for their outstanding performances in December 2023. In his address, he extended heartfelt congratulations to all the athletes for their remarkable achievements. He underscored the government’s persistent efforts to acknowledge and incentivize the…
The fourth training programme as part of the Amrit Dharohar Capacity Building initiative, today, took place at Bhitarkanika National Park and involved local community members, boat owners, and Forest department officials
Bhubaneswar: After a three-year hiatus, Odisha’s tableau featuring the intricate art of Pattachitra from the heritage craft hub of Raghurajpur village has been selected for the upcoming Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. The Ministry of Defence’s approval has paved the way for Odisha to showcase its cultural richness on Kartavyapath during the 75th Republic…
Bhubaneswar: The Health Department of Odisha has reported the identification of two cases of the JN.1 variant of the COVID-19 virus in the state. Bijay Kumar Mohapatra, Director of Health Services, Odisha, shared insights into the two cases that have raised concerns. The first individual, a Sundargarh resident with a recent travel history to Kerala,…
Bhubaneswar: After an enduring wait of more than two decades, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has inaugurated the long-anticipated Lower Suktel Irrigation Project in Balangir district today. With an estimated value of Rs 2,723 crore, this significant development is poised to bring about transformative changes for the agrarian community in the drought-prone district. The project is…
