Bhubaneswar: India marked its 16th National Voters’ Day on January 25, commemorating the founding of the Election Commission of India in 1950, with a renewed focus on strengthening democratic participation. This year’s theme, “My India, My Vote,” highlighted the central role of citizens—especially first-time voters—in shaping the nation’s future. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a…
Bhubaneswar: The world-renowned Khandagiri Magha Saptami Mela commenced on Friday amid religious fervour and spiritual enthusiasm at the foothills of the historic Khandagiri caves. The sacred site has come alive with chants, rituals, and the arrival of sadhus and saints, drawing large gatherings of devotees from across Odisha and beyond. With the arrival of ascetics,…
Bhubaneswar: Shri Rajib Sekhar Sahoo has been reappointed as Chairman of the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Odisha State Council during the Chamber’s Annual General Meeting held at Hotel Lemon Tree, Bhubaneswar. The reappointment coincides with a landmark moment for the ICC, which has entered its centenary year, completing 100 years since its establishment in…
Bhubaneswar: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has replaced Bangladesh with Scotland in the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to be hosted jointly by India and Sri Lanka, after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) declined to send its team to India citing security concerns. According to sources, the decision followed nearly three weeks of discussions…
Bhubaneswar: State-owned energy major GAIL India Limited has expanded the reach of clean cooking fuel in Bhubaneswar by commissioning Domestic Piped Natural Gas (DPNG) connections at two major residential societies under the National PNG Drive 2.0 initiative. The first phase of commissioning was carried out at Cosmopolis Residential Society in the Khandagiri area, where piped…
Bhubaneswar: Dipti Mahapatra has created history by becoming the first transgender individual in Odisha to be selected for a PhD under the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in the Odia language at Utkal University. Her achievement marks a significant milestone for academic inclusion and representation of transgender scholars in higher education. Mahapatra will pursue research focused…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced plans to set up dedicated shelter homes, to be called ‘Sahaya Gruha’, for differently-abled women and girls across the state under the existing SAHAYA scheme. The initiative aims to strengthen protection, care, and rehabilitation services for one of the most vulnerable sections of society. According to official sources, the…
Bhubaneswar: Assistant Commandant Simran Bala of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is set to create history at the Republic Day Parade on January 26, 2026, by becoming the first woman officer to lead an all-male CRPF contingent on Kartavya Path. At 26 years of age, Bala will command a contingent of over 140 male…
Bhubaneswar: Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said India’s rapidly expanding electronics manufacturing ecosystem has created favourable conditions for the emergence of Indian-owned mobile phone brands. Speaking at the World Economic Forum, Vaishnaw highlighted the impact of Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes in strengthening domestic manufacturing and supply chains. The minister noted that…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step to address school dropout rates, the Odisha government has announced a complete waiver of admission and examination fees for dropout and out-of-school children aged between 14 and 18 years. The decision aims to encourage students to resume their education through the State Institute of Open Schooling (SIOS). According to officials,…
