Bhubaneswar: The prestigious Bharat Dignity Awards 2025 – 3rd Season took place on 27th December 2025 at The Park Hotel, Kolkata, celebrating excellence, integrity, creativity, leadership, and social contribution across diverse fields. Organized by News Mania, the Bharat Dignity Awards has steadily emerged as a respected national platform honoring individuals who have made significant contributions…
Bhuabneswar: As the capital prepares to celebrate Christmas and usher in the New Year, the Commissionerate Police has rolled out an elaborate security plan to ensure peaceful festivities across Bhubaneswar. Twin City Commissioner of Police Suresh Dev Datta Singh on Monday announced the deployment of an additional 15 platoons of police personnel to maintain law…
Bhubaneswar: Nearly 1,000 youth from all 30 districts of Odisha will converge at Kalinga Stadium here for the State Youth Festival 2025, scheduled from December 24 to 26. The three-day festival will feature state-level competitions across seven categories, with winners earning the opportunity to represent Odisha at the National Youth Festival, also known as the…
Bhubaneswar: As the sun sets over the timeless stones of the Konark Sun Temple, Odisha once again steps into the global cultural spotlight. The 36th Konark Festival and the 15th International Sand Art Festival, commencing at the scenic Chandrabhaga Beach, are more than annual events—they are living expressions of the state’s artistic legacy, community spirit,…
Bhubaneswar: Country Club Hospitality and Holidays Ltd., a leading lifestyle and leisure club, is proud to announce a series of strategic initiatives that will take the club to new heights. As part of its growth plan, Country Club is forging a strategic alliance to strengthen its market presence and expand its footprint via the franchise…
Bhubaneswar: The recent Deepam lighting row in Tamil Nadu has once again brought to the surface a long-simmering debate in Indian public life: where does secular governance end and where does the freedom to practise faith begin? The controversy, triggered by the state government’s decision to prevent Hindu devotees from lighting diyas or lamps in…
Bhubaneswar: As the marriage season reaches its peak, several arterial roads across the city are choking under the weight of wedding-related traffic. Lavish banquet halls, many of which boast grand dining spaces but lack basic parking facilities, are forcing guests to spill their vehicles onto busy streets. The result: long traffic snarls, frustrated commuters, and…
Bhubaneswar: The Jaipur Jewellery Show (JJS) held a road show for the benefit of the Kolkata exhibitors and buyers today. Honorary Secretary of JJS, Mr Rajiv Jain, made a comprehensive presentation. He informed that the theme for this year is ‘Coloured Gemstone’ and will be held from 19 to 22 December. He said this year’s JJS…
Bhubaneswar: The final day of the historic Bali Yatra in Cuttack ended on a chaotic note after a minor stampede broke out near the main stage during Bollywood singer Shreya Ghoshal’s live performance on Thursday night. At least six people were injured in the incident, officials said. According to eyewitnesses, a massive crowd surged forward…
Cuttack: The grandeur of the historic Bali Yatra, Asia’s largest open-air trade fair, is being dampened by mounting piles of garbage and an unbearable stench across the fairgrounds. The unsanitary conditions have drawn sharp criticism from both visitors and traders. From food stalls to walkways, trash — including plastic bags, leftover food, and disposable cups…