Bhubaneswar: From time immemorial, travel was considered to be one of the most scholarly exercises. Long before classrooms and degrees, knowledge was gained by walking the earth. Great travellers like Hiuen Tsang and Fa-Hien from China, Ibn Batuta from Morocco, and Nicolo Conti from Venice travelled across continents and wrote detailed memoirs. Those memoirs did…
Bhubaneswar: Millions of people in Kolkata and Mumbai face an “immediate risk” of losing their homes due to rising sea levels and permanent inundation, according to a report by the United Nations. The UN Secretary-General’s report, titled “Challenges related to sea level rise and ways and approaches to address it,” warned that rising seas are…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has introduced a new mechanism to ensure that court-ordered maintenance and alimony payments reach wives and children on time. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed that maintenance amounts owed by State Government employees who fail to comply with court orders will now be deducted directly from their salaries. According to…
Bhubaneswar: : Heavy rainfall and flooding in Nepal have raised concerns across northern Bihar, with authorities closely monitoring water levels in rivers originating in Nepal and flowing into the state. Districts along the India-Nepal border have stepped up preparedness amid the possibility of rising river levels and flooding in downstream areas. The districts under close…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) has advanced the Geographical Indication (GI) tag applications for three traditional Odisha food products — Sambalpur Sarpotia, Manikpatna Dahi and Dhenkanal Pala Baurali — in an effort to promote the state’s distinctive culinary heritage on national and international platforms. OUAT Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Pravat Kumar Roul…
Bhubaneswar: Kerala has officially been renamed “Keralam” following President Droupadi Murmu’s assent to the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026. The Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on August 11 and the Rajya Sabha on August 12 before receiving presidential assent. The legislation amends the First Schedule of the Constitution to replace “Kerala” with…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday launched the ‘Ghare Ghare Tiranga’ campaign in Bhubaneswar, calling upon people across the state to hoist the national flag at their homes from August 9 to 17 as part of the Independence Day celebrations. Launching the campaign, Majhi described the Tiranga as a symbol of India’s…
Bhubaneswar: India’s Independence Day celebrations at the historic Red Fort are set to feature a special addition this year, with “Vande Mataram” scheduled to be played during the national celebrations for the first time. The inclusion of the iconic patriotic song is expected to add a distinctive patriotic touch to the August 15 celebrations at…
Bhubaneswar: India is preparing to introduce its first polymer (plastic) banknotes, with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) planning to roll out ₹10 and ₹20 polymer notes from April 2027, subject to the successful completion of nationwide field trials. For the pilot programme, the government has approved the printing of one billion ₹10 notes and…
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 6: Odisha’s iconic Kendrapada Rasabali has received a significant boost after being featured in the Union government’s initiative to strengthen India’s Geographical Indication (GI) ecosystem and promote traditional products on the global stage. The Centre has set an ambitious target of achieving 10,000 GI registrations by 2030, aiming to enhance exports, preserve cultural…