A Divine Journey of Faith and Unity Every year, the coastal town of Puri in Odisha transforms into a vibrant sea of devotion as lakhs of pilgrims gather for the world-renowned Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath. This iconic chariot festival, celebrated with unmatched fervor, sees the deities — Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra…
Understanding the University Impact Rankings The Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings assess global universities based on their contribution to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Unlike traditional rankings that emphasize academic prestige and research volume, the Impact Rankings evaluate institutions on criteria such as social impact, sustainability, innovation, and inclusive education. These rankings provide a more community-centric view…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Odisha on June 20 to attend a mega celebration marking the first anniversary of the BJP’s maiden government in the state, a milestone event that underscores the party’s growing political footprint in eastern India. Although the official anniversary fell on June 12, the main function has been scheduled for…
A Vision to Transform Odisha’s Capital In a bold move to redefine the urban landscape of Bhubaneswar, the Odisha government has launched an ambitious Capital Redevelopment Project, marking the beginning of a large-scale city transformation initiative. At the heart of this project lies the demolition of 410 outdated government quarters in Ashok Nagar and Unit-2, to make…
Recognising the Voices of Odia Literature The Sahitya Akademi, India’s premier literary institution, has announced the winners of its prestigious 2024 awards in the Odia language category, highlighting excellence in both mainstream and children’s literature. The awards include the Sahitya Akademi Award, Yuva Puraskar, and Bal Sahitya Puraskar—each celebrating unique contributions to the Odia literary…
Empowering Households Through Affordable Solar Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a leader in India’s solar revolution and a subsidiary of Tata Power, has unveiled the country’s most affordable rooftop solar solution in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. This transformative launch comes under the company’s ‘Ghar Ghar Solar’ campaign, aimed at making clean energy accessible to every household. With a strong…
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has unveiled an ambitious industrial roadmap under the ‘Samrudha Odisha 2036’ initiative. This strategic blueprint aims to attract ₹4.5 lakh crore in investments and generate 2.9 lakh jobs within a single year, marking a significant step towards transforming the state into a diversified industrial powerhouse by its centenary year. Odisha’s ‘Samrudha Odisha 2036’ Vision: A…
A First: Nation’s Brightest to Intern at India’s Grandest Spiritual Event For the first time, India’s premier academic minds from IITs, IIMs, and leading policy institutes will step beyond classrooms and boardrooms to work behind the scenes at Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025. The initiative is part of a Public Systems and Infrastructure Internship introduced by…
A Masterpiece in Sand: Honoring an Era Sudarshan Patnaik created the story of Modi with sand, giving an artistic identity to the Prime Minister’s 11-year-long tenure. In a striking tribute, Patnaik crafted a six-foot-high sand sculpture of Narendra Modi, using five tonnes of sand and the hands of budding artists from his institute. This isn’t just art—it’s a…
State-wide initiative aims to create a dynamic water asset database for data-driven governance In a groundbreaking step toward sustainable water management, Odisha has launched its first-ever Water Resources Census. This state-wide initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Jal Shakti’s Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, aims to build a comprehensive, dynamic database…
