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…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to foster drug-free environments on higher education campuses in Odisha, the State Government has mandated that students sign anti-drug declaration forms upon admission to colleges and universities. Bishnupada Sethi, Principal Secretary to the Government, addressed a letter to the School & Mass Education Department, Higher Education Department, Skill Development &…
Bhubaneswar: The inaugural day of the Senior Artistic Gymnastics National Championship showcased mesmerizing performances at the Gymnastics Centre in Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar. Odisha’s pride, Rakesh Kumar Patra, shone in the all-around category, securing the top position, while Railways soared to victory, claiming the Gold medal with an impressive 293.00 points on Day 1 of the…
New Delhi: The Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Mansukh Mandaviya took a significant step towards fortifying India’s healthcare infrastructure by inaugurating key initiatives virtually at the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). The event marked the foundation stone laying for the NCDC Regional Branch in Assam, state branches in Haryana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka,…
