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Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s classical dance, Odissi, and its vibrant folk dances have captivated audiences at the ongoing 9th International Gita Mahotsav in Kurukshetra, Haryana. The cultural stage at the Odisha pavilion has emerged as a major attraction, drawing praise from visitors for its rich artistic offerings....

RESHMI YADAV, OP Bhubaneswar: International Mountain Day, observed every December 11, underscores the crucial role of mountains in sustaining life on Earth. This year’s theme, ‘Protecting Forests on Mountains,’ emphasises the importance of safeguarding not just the peaks themselves but the ecosystems surrounding them. To...

ARINDAM GANGULY, OP Bhubaneswar: President Droupadi Murmu presented the National Panchayat Awards to 45 recipients in New Delhi on Wednesday, recognizing their exceptional contributions to sustainable and inclusive development. Odisha emerged as a significant achiever, securing accolades in seven categories. Speaking at the event, President...

ARINDAM GANGULY, OP Bhubaneswar/Cuttack: To curb road accidents during the winter season, particularly during late-night and early-morning hours, the State Transport Authority (STA) has introduced a proactive measure to ensure the safety of drivers. As part of this initiative, free tea is being distributed to...

Bhubaneswar: A day after Leader of the Opposition Naveen Patnaik accused Odisha's BJP government of conspiring to stop the salary of Mission Shakti staff, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida Wednesday alleged that the previous BJD government used women as “vote bank”. Parida, who is also...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government Wednesday approved seven renewable energy projects worth Rs 1,386.09 crore. The single-window committee (SWC) of the Energy Department headed by Principal Secretary Vishal Kumar Dev approved these projects with a cumulative capacity of 192.41 megawatt (MW) aimed at strengthening Odisha's sustainable...

Bhubaneswar: The Winter Session of the Odisha Assembly was adjourned sine die Wednesday, days ahead of its scheduled conclusion. Speaker Surama Padhy adjourned the House sine die for an indefinite period. The session which began November 26, was scheduled to continue till December 31. However,...

Bhubaneswar: Opposition BJD Wednesday criticised the BJP-led Odisha government's silence on remarks by a Bangladeshi leader, who said the country has legitimate territorial claims over West Bengal, Bihar and Odisha. The issue was raised in the Odisha Assembly by Biju Janata Dal (BJD) member Ganeswar...

Bhubaneswar: BJD legislator Goutam Buddha Das Wednesday raised the demand in Odisha Assembly for pension and increased health coverage for journalists in the state. The first-time MLA, who was earlier a journalist, made the demand during the Zero Hour. "As I have worked as a...

Bhubaneswar: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Wednesday urged Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda to set up a National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) in Odisha. The Sambalpur MP wrote to Nadda, highlighting that such an initiative would greatly benefit the pharmaceutical...