Bhubaneswar:20/4/25:In a significant step towards strengthening grassroots sports infrastructure in Odisha, Sports Minister Shri Suryabanshi Suraj inaugurated 30 Khelo India Centres across all 30 districts of the state. These centres, established with collaboration between the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the Department of Sports and Youth Services, Government of Odisha, aim to nurture sporting talent at the ...

Sambalpur:19/4/25: The Indian Institute of Management– IIM Sambalpur celebrated the 9th convocation ceremony with Dr. Pramod Kumar Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister gracing the programme as the chief guest. This was the first instance at IIM Sambalpur where five different programme students have graduated which included the 9th MBA batch of 316 students (2023-25), the second batch of 38 students in ...

Bhubaneswar:19/4/25:Veteran journalist Ratikanta Mohanty, a revered figure in Odisha’s media fraternity, breathed his last at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar on Saturday morning. He was 70 years old and had been battling kidney-related ailments for the past few years. Mohanty, known for his four-decade-long career in journalism, was a trailblazer in political reporting, earning immense respect for his integrity and insightful coverage. His passing has left a ...

Bhubaneswar:19/4/25:In a spirited address at the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) State Council Meeting held at the party headquarters in Bhubaneswar, BJD President and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to Odisha’s development, pride, and empowerment. Taking charge as the party president for the ninth consecutive term, Patnaik expressed gratitude to the party cadre for their trust and ...

Bhubaneswar:19/4/25: Odisha’s Om Prakash Behera has joined the ranks of the country’s top engineering aspirants, securing a perfect 100 percentile in the JEE Mains 2025 Session 2. Behera, a resident of Bhubaneswar, claimed the 23rd spot among the 24 toppers who achieved this feat. A dedicated student with aspirations of securing a seat in one of India’s premier IITs, Behera underwent intensive coaching in Rajasthan’s Kota, a well-known hub for ...

Bhubaneswar:19/4/25:Odisha is strengthening its industrial ties with Spain as Ambassador Juan Antonio March Pujol met Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhawan today. The discussions explored avenues of collaboration in renewable energy, metallurgy, textiles, and automobiles, setting the stage for a high-value partnership.Odisha, known for its mineral wealth and thriving steel clusters, welcomed recent investments such as TIMAB ...

Bhubaneswar:19/4/25:In a significant effort to combat malnutrition, the Odisha government has made nutrition awareness a top priority in its development agenda. During the State Level Poshan Pakwada celebration at the State Institute for Women and Child Development (SIWC), Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi highlighted the crucial role of community engagement in the success of the Poshan Abhiyan initiative.At the event, ...

Bhubaneswar:18/4/2  5: In a bid to prevent accidents, the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has prohibited the bursting of firecrackers during the upcoming Chandan Jatra of Lord Jagannath. This decision was made in a meeting with the Chhatisa Nijoga, following last year’s tragic incident where a devotee was killed and 23 others sustained serious burn injuries due to a cracker explosion. ...

Bhubaneswar:18/4/25: As the date for Puri’s iconic Rath Yatra approaches, the Odisha government has intensified its preparations to ensure the grand festival is conducted peacefully and without any disruptions. A high-level review meeting was convened on Thursday afternoon at Lok Seva Bhawan under the leadership of Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja to assess the readiness of all departments involved in organizing the ...

Keonjhar:18/4/25:To boost sports in Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Majhi has unveiled an ambitious plan to invest Rs 4,124 crore over the next five years. The announcement was made at the five-day inter-university sports competition at Dharanidhar University, Keonjhar. Under this initiative, modern sports facilities for volleyball, cricket, football, and athletics will be developed in every block of the state. Additionally, the Sports and Youth Affairs department has been allocated Rs 1,319 crore in this ...