Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has initiated plans to expand water-based adventure tourism by identifying suitable locations across five districts — Puri, Ganjam, Jagatsinghpur, Sambalpur, and Sundargarh. As part of the initiative, a joint technical team will carry out physical verification of proposed tourism sites between May 4 and May 20. The exercise will cover beaches,…
Bhubaneswar: In a major political shift, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a historic victory in the 2026 Assembly elections in West Bengal, forming the government in the state for the first time. The result brings an end to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s 15-year tenure and marks a significant setback for the All India…
Bhubaneswar: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has released the updated guidelines for Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) 2.0, introducing a strengthened and more comprehensive approach to child healthcare. The revised framework expands the existing “4Ds” model—Defects at Birth, Diseases, Deficiencies, and Developmental Delays—while adopting a lifecycle-based strategy that ensures continuous health monitoring and…
Bhubaneswar: The Andaman and Nicobar Islands administration has set a new Guinness World Records milestone by unfurling the world’s largest underwater national flag at Radhanagar Beach. The massive Tricolour, measuring approximately 60 by 40 metres, was deployed beneath the sea in a highly coordinated operation at Swaraj Dweep (Havelock Island). The effort involved over 200…
Bhubaneswar: Congress leader Pawan Khera on Sunday welcomed the relief granted to him by the Supreme Court of India, stating that it reflects the strength of the Constitution framed by B R Ambedkar. Reacting to the court’s decision to grant anticipatory bail, Khera said that whenever citizens’ rights are violated, especially through alleged misuse of…
Bhubaneswar: In a unique initiative, the Bhubaneswar Commissionerate Police has started playing soft, soothing music at 32 major traffic intersections across Bhubaneswar to ease commuter stress, especially during long waits and ongoing heatwave conditions. The system operates through Public Address Systems integrated with CCTV networks and is centrally controlled. Along with music, authorities are also…
Bhubaneswar: The Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly late Monday night passed a resolution advocating 33% reservation for women in Parliament and state Assemblies, to be implemented after the delimitation process. The resolution was moved by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and adopted through a voice vote following a prolonged nine-hour debate. The session witnessed sharp exchanges between…
Bhubaneswar: Indian cuisine has earned major international recognition in the latest rankings by TasteAtlas, highlighting the growing global appeal of its diverse flavours. Among the standout achievements, Butter Garlic Naan has been ranked as the world’s number one bread, while Butter Chicken secured the sixth position in the list of the top 100 foods globally….
Bhubaneswar: At the groundbreaking ceremony of the Google Cloud India AI Hub in Visakhapatnam, Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted India’s evolution from a global IT services powerhouse to a nation increasingly focused on electronics manufacturing. He noted that the foundation laid in cities like Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, the NCR region, and Mumbai…
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi graced the closing ceremony of the 50th anniversary celebrations of Sikkim’s statehood at Paljor Stadium. On the occasion, the Prime Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth over ₹4,000 crore across the state. The initiatives are aimed at strengthening connectivity, infrastructure, and public service delivery….