State Prepares for Landmark Changes in Higher Education Odisha is on the verge of implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, as announced by Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj during a meeting held on Tuesday. The meeting, which took place at the Lok Seva Bhavan conference hall, focused on the roadmap for rolling out NEP…
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) supremo and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is set to launch the party’s Jana Sampark Yatra today, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti. This annual outreach march will start in Bhubaneswar’s Ekamra constituency and continue until October 6. The Jana Sampark Yatra, a key element of BJD’s grassroots engagement, is designed to connect…
In a bid to attract global investments and strengthen international partnerships, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will host an Ambassadors’ Meet in New Delhi this Thursday. The event is part of the state’s preparations for its flagship business summit, Utkarsh Odisha: Make in Odisha Conclave 2025, scheduled for January 28-29, 2025, in Bhubaneswar. The…
The Tourism Gaurav Award 2024, a prestigious event celebrating excellence in India’s tourism sector, honored various individuals and communities contributing to sustainable tourism practices. Among this year’s distinguished recipients was Shashanka Sekhar Dash, popularly known as Paperman India, recognized for his outstanding efforts in promoting ecotourism in Odisha. Recognition for Promoting Ecotourism Shashanka Sekhar Dash…
Tensions in Bhadrak, Odisha, have escalated dramatically following violent protests over a controversial social media post. The situation took a violent turn on Friday, leaving several police officers injured, and leading the district administration to suspend internet services and impose prohibitory orders. The unrest has sparked concerns about the spread of misinformation, prompting authorities to…
Bhubaneswar – In a key step towards strengthening Odisha’s position as a leading industrial hub, Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi today unveiled the logo for the upcoming UTKARSH ODISHA – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025. Under Shri Majhi’s leadership, the Odisha government has focused on driving economic growth through forward-looking policies, better infrastructure, and…
Incessant rainfall on Thursday led to severe waterlogging at the Konark Sun Temple in Odisha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, causing distress to tourists and raising concerns about the site’s infrastructure. The heavy downpour, triggered by a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal, has impacted several parts of Odisha, including the coastal region where…
Until 2016, Kandalei, a small hamlet just 15 kilometers from the state capital, was a forgotten corner of the world. It was a place where time seemed to stand still, with the tribal families living there deprived of basic amenities like electricity, road connectivity, schooling, and clean drinking water. Despite its proximity to the capital,…
The Odisha government has decided to test the quality of ghee used in the preparation of offerings at the Jagannath temple in Puri. This decision comes in the wake of a controversy surrounding the alleged use of animal fat in the ghee used to make laddoos at the Tirumala temple in Andhra Pradesh. Background of…
