Bhubaneswar: Two master weavers from Odisha have brought laurels to the state by receiving prestigious national honours from President Droupadi Murmu on the occasion of National Handloom Day, Friday. Ram Meher of Bargarh was conferred the ‘Sant Kabir Award-2025’, while Prafulla Kumar Sahoo of Jagatsinghpur...
New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: Declaring that “Odisha is ready to become India’s preferred destination for food processing,” Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Friday unveiled the state’s long-term vision to transform its agricultural strength into a globally competitive food processing ecosystem, calling upon industry leaders to partner in...
Koraput: A woman died after being administered an alleged wrong injection at a medicine store in Odisha's Rayagada district, police said Friday. The incident took place at JK Pur Thursday. The deceased was identified as Baidehi Kumar (55) of Getipada village under Chandili police limits...
Bhubaneswar: The ruling BJP and Opposition BJD Friday had a heated exchange of words over the Odisha government's alleged move to establish a nuclear power plant in the state. The issue was first raised by the BJD two days ago after representatives of a corporate...
Bhubaneswar: Amid an alleged shortage of certain fertilisers due to the prevailing global geopolitical situation, the Odisha government has asked district collectors to take strong action against traders involved in black marketing and hoarding of fertilisers, officials said Friday. The State Cooperation Department has directed...
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati Friday appealed to people to make handloom products part of their lifestyle and wear them at least once a week to support thousands of weaving families in the state. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the 12th State-Level National Handloom...
Bhubaneswar: Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi Friday called on BRICS countries to work together to address common challenges in the education sector, saying issues such as resilience, innovation and sustainability cannot be tackled in isolation. Chairing the 13th BRICS Education Ministers' Meeting, which concluded with...
New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: Odisha has secured investment commitments worth Rs 31,648 crore from 22 companies in the food processing sector, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said Friday, as the state stepped up efforts to woo investors. The companies signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) at an investors'...
Brahmapur/Nayagada: At 73, when most would struggle to walk with a fractured leg, Sukadev Nayak refused to surrender. Driven by hope and determination, the elderly man from Odisha's Nayagada district pedalled his tricycle nearly 130 kilometres over three days to reach hospital for treatment, surviving...
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of heavy rainfall across Odisha Friday. In its midday bulletin, the IMD's Bhubaneswar Centre forecast heavy rainfall in Mayurbhanj district during the day and issued a "red warning" (take action) for the district. In view of the...
By Aakar Patel There was a remarkable exchange in the Delhi High Court this week. The government was asked why...
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By Dilip Cherian How an Education Ministry worthy wins a new post will be a tale told later. But for...
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The Centre is courting yet another controversy by introducing a Bill in the Lok Sabha that seeks to fundamentally alter...
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Change rarely arrives announced. But when a popular movement stirs, transformation can sweep in like a tide. The recent by-election...
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