Bhubaneswar, October 6, 2026: As unpredictable weather increasingly threatens paddy cultivation, farmers in Dhenkanal’s Kamalanga and Mangalpur panchayats are embracing climate-resilient farming practices to improve crop health, reduce risks and secure their livelihoods. The two panchayats, where GMR Kamalanga Energy Limited (GKEL) operates a 1,050-MW thermal power plant, are witnessing a gradual shift in farming…
Bhubaneswar, 6th October 2026: A concerted effort to promote research, documentation and dissemination of new knowledge on the diverse dimensions of Shree Jagannath Consciousness can play a significant role in taking Odisha’s rich cultural ethos to the global stage, experts observed at a day-long workshop organised by the Odia Virtual Academy. The workshop, organised under…
Bhubaneswar, October 2026: Odisha Yatri, the State’s technology-enabled mobility platform, is set to showcase its growing mobility ecosystem and citizen-centric innovations at the 19th Urban Mobility India Conference & Expo 2026, to be held in Bhubaneswar under the theme “Urban Accessibility & Liveability in the Digital Age.” Odisha is the first State in Eastern India…
Bhubaneswar, October 6, 2026: Reaffirming the commitment towards cleanliness, hygiene and collective responsibility, a special cleanliness drive and Shramdaan was organised at Kharavel Bhawan, Bhubaneswar, today as part of the nationwide Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2026 campaign. The programme was organised under the ‘Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath’ initiative, with the active participation of…
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) joined the high-profile opposition demonstration on Parliament Street on Tuesday against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, while explicitly maintaining its political independence from both the opposition INDIA alliance and the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA).Speaking during the demonstration in New Delhi, BJD Rajya Sabha MP Sulata Deo emphasized that…
Harmanpreet Kaur on Tuesday stepped down as captain of the Indian women’s cricket team across all three formats, ending her long tenure as the national side’s leader.The 37-year-old announced her decision in a statement posted on social media, describing it as a difficult call shaped by years of memories, responsibility and sacrifice. She will, however,…
Mumbai: Actor R Madhavan is set to host ‘The Gamechangers’, a new business reality show that will bring startup founders and international investors together in Dubai.Produced by Optimystix Entertainment India Limited, the show is being developed as a global entertainment format.The show will give entrepreneurs an opportunity to pitch their businesses before an international panel…
Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government, led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, has issued an order granting administrative and financial approval for providing an eight-gram, 22-carat gold coin and a silk saree as “Annan Seer” to women at the time of their marriage.The scheme was announced as part of the Revised Budget Estimates for 2026-27…
New Delhi: Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday climbed a police barricade and waved the national flag as INDIA bloc MPs marched towards the Election Commission of India (ECI) headquarters, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.Rahul Gandhi and his sister, Congress MP Priyanka…
Brahmapur: Tensions have surfaced at Khalikote University in Brahmapur ahead of the upcoming student union elections, with two student groups reportedly involved in a face-off on campus. As per reports, the incident took place on Monday afternoon after a heated exchange between leaders of the two groups. The groups led by K Sai Kumar and…
