Kendrapara:1/8/24: After being closed for three months, Bhitarkanika National Park has now been reopened to tourists today. The closure was due to the breeding season of the endangered saltwater crocodile. Sources indicate that the park was closed from May 1st to July 31st to support the crocodiles’ breeding process. With the breeding season over, the park is ready to welcome ...

Bhubaneswar:29/7/24:East Coast Railway (ECoR) General Manager Shri Parmeshwar Funkwal conducted a detailed inspection of the Bhubaneswar-Palasa Railway section recently. He was accompanied by senior officials from ECoR headquarters, construction teams for ongoing projects, and representatives from the Khurda Road Railway Division, led by Divisional Railway Manager Shri H S Bajwa During the inspection, Shri Funkwal reviewed the progress of the ...

Rayagada:26/7/24: The establishment of the Rayagada Railway Division has taken a significant step forward with the provision of Rs 70 crore allocated for this project. The Railway Minister announced to the press today, following a meeting with Member of Parliament Balabhadra Majhi, that the design plan is nearing completion and construction will begin promptly. Member of Parliament for Nabarangpur, Shri Balabhadra ...

Chandipur:(Balasore)24/7/24:Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight-tested Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence System on July 24, 2024. The Target Missile was launched from LC-IV Dhamra at 1620 hrs mimicking adversary Ballistic Missile, which was detected by weapon system radars deployed on land and sea and activated the AD Interceptor system. The Phase-II AD Endo-atmospheric missile was launched from LC-III at ...

Bhubaneswar:22/7/24: Reghu G, IAS, Director of Technical Education and Training, Odisha (DTET) under the administrative control of Skill Development and Technical Education (SDTE) Department, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Central Tool Room & Training Centre (CTTC), Bhubaneswar, represented by Mr. L. Rajasekhar, General Manager of Central Tool Room & Training Centre (CTTC), Bhubaneswar to setup Mini Tool Rooms ...

Jeypore: 21/7/24:Renowned organic farming pioneer and Padma Shri recipient Kamala Pujari was bid a solemn farewell at her native village Patraput in Jeypore today. Her last rites were performed with full state honors in the presence of District Collector Keerthi Vasan V, SP Abhinav Sonkar, and other senior officials. Pujari’s son, Tankadhar Pujari, lit the funeral pyre in the presence ...

Meramandali, July 18, 2024: In a significant move towards enhancing local infrastructure and promoting sustainable community development, Tata Steel Meramandali(TSM) has dedicated a renovated pond to the community at the Nuagaon village near Tata Steel Meramandali plant in Odapada block of Dhenkanal district. The renovated pond was inaugurated by Chanakya Chaudhary, Vice President of Corporate Services, Tata Steel, Uttam Singh, ...

Cuttack:18/7/24; Odisha Works Minister Prithviraj Harichandan today reviewed the construction of the new building of SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack. The Minister sought the status of this new campus, which is going to play a major role in the field of healthcare, from the departmental officers, OBCC, and the construction company that has undertaken the construction. The under-construction ...

Nischintakoili:18/7/24: Odisha  Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today announced plans to convert the Nischintakoili Ahmed Box High School into a model school. Addressing the Diamond Jubilee ceremony of High School, Majhi said the school, established in 1960, has become a beacon for education in the region and earned a reputation in Cuttack district. The CM paid tributes to the founders ...

Puri:18/7/24: Following the Suna Besha ceremony and preceding the Niladree Bije ritual, a fascinating tradition called Adhara Pana takes place. This ritual is held on the chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra, which are stationed near the Lions’ Gate of the Srimandir. During Adhara Pana, a sacred drink is offered to the deities on their respective chariots, marking ...