Odisha

Security has been significantly enhanced at the residence of senior Pratap Jena, following concerns raised by him on social media regarding his safety.The residence, located in Unit-6 area of Bhubaneswar, is now under heightened surveillance, with personnel deployed by the Commissionerate Police as a precautionary measure.Police Deployment Following Online ConcernAccording to sources, the security reinforcement was initiated after…

Bhubaneswar: Nearly ten thousand students who had filled up forms for the High School Certificate (HSC) examination this year did not appear for the tests, according to official figures presented in the State Legislative Assembly.School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond informed the House, in reply to a question from MLA, that a total of 5,46,876…

Bhubaneswar: In a bid to promote Odisha’s iconic summer dish ‘Pakhala’ on the global stage, the state Tourism Department organised a grand state-level ‘Pakhala Parba’ at Panthanivas in Bhubaneswar on Friday.Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi attended the event and described Pakhala as not merely a dish, but an inseparable part of Odisha’s culture and tradition. Addressing…

The Odisha Assembly confirmed that higher education institutions across the state will soon introduce the ‘AI for ALL’ curriculum to promote artificial intelligence learning. Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj, in a written reply to the House, stated that the department has prepared to roll out the program. The curriculum aims to provide AI education to…

Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued Orange warning for several districts of Odisha for today that is Friday. The orange warning has been issued for thunderstorms in Sundergarh, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Jharsuguda, Bargarh and Sambalpur districts.As for the weather forecast, thunderstorms with lightning, hail and strong winds reaching 50–60 kmph may occur at some…

Among the many delicious and nutritious dishes of Odisha, Pakhala Bhata stands as a testament to the simplicity and wisdom of local food traditions. A dish made from rice soaked in water and allowed to ferment overnight, Pakhala Bhata is both a nourishing meal and a remedy for the heat of the scorching Odia summers….