Chilika Birds Fest Kickstarts
Bhubaneswar: The 4th National Chilika Birds Festival was today inaugurated by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, who eloquently described the destination as “a pilgrimage for over a million-winged visitors of varied species, which undertake flights to the mighty but calm Chilika Lake – Asia’s largest brackish water lake.” Shri Patnaik applauded the efforts of Department of Tourism, Department of Forest,...
CM Opens SAMALEI Project
Sambalpur: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Friday opened the newly renovated Maa Samaleswari Complex for the public. The Flagship Project was completed under Samaleswari Temple Area Management and Local Economic Initiative (SAMALEI). Shri Patnaik had Darshan of Maa Samaleswari and prayed for well being of the 4 crore people of the state. The SAMALEI was being implemented for the development of the famous...
Urban Push For Odia Language
Bhubaneswar: The first World Odia Language Conference is being organized to discuss the past, present and future of the Odia language, which has gained the status of one of the classical languages in the country, and to set goals for its propagation. The conference will be held at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar between 3-5 February. Students, lecturers and faculty members,...
Tomar BJP Poll In-Charge
Bhubaneswar: Saffron Leader Baijayant Panda is new State Election In-charge of Uttar Pradesh. The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday released the nominated names of State in-charges and co-incharges for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. BJP National Vice President ‘Jay’ Panda is nominated to be the In-Charge of the state of Uttar Pradesh. For Odisha Vijaya Pal Singh Tomar, MP has been nominated...
Odisha Tableau On Women Empowerment
New Delhi: Odisha’s Women Empowerment was showcased through the tableau, which rolled down the Kartavya Path at the 75th Republic Day Parade in the National Capital here on 26 January. The theme of the tableau was “Women Empowerment”, presented through its handloom and handicraft. While Odisha has 70 Lakh Women SHGs, the tableau through live demonstration shown the intricacies in handcrafts...
Governor Honors Himanshu Lal
Bhubaneswar: Top Cop Himanshu Lal has received Governor’s Medal from Odisha Governor Raghubar Das on 26 January in a simple ceremony held here. 2003 Batch IPS Officer Shri Lal is IGP Northern Range, who served as IGP Eastern Range earlier. Shri Lal is known for hard work, honesty, professional approach and service to the people. IGP Shri Lal has performed sincere service...
Odisha Celebrates R-Day
Bhubaneswar: 75th State level Republic Day celebration was observed here and Governor Raghubar Das unfurled National Flag. Sri Das received salute in the parade. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik was present as Guest of Honour. Mahatma Gandhi Marg in State Capital was nicely decorated and the atmosphere reverberated with patriotic tunes and Police Bands. Governor Sri Das was welcomed by Chief Secretary...
Six Wildlife Criminals Nabbed
Bhubaneswar: With direct supervision of PCCF Wildlife, Susanta Nanda and working 48 hours continuously, the forest officials in Nayagarh District nabbed six accused responsible for electrocution of a wild elephant. According to sources, a wild elephant was electrocuted by some wildlife criminals in the forest areas near Daspalla in Nayagarh district. Following this incident, the forest officials launched an operation and...
Rekha Lohani Bags Prez Medal
New Delhi: Top Cop Rekha Lohani has been nominated for Presidents Police Medal for Distinguished Services for Republic Day 2024. Ministry of Home Affairs has notified the PPMS Medal for Shrimati Lohani, who is serving as IGP in Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D). Shrimati Lohani did her Graduation in Economics Honours from St.Stephens College, Post Graduation from JNU and...
OSBC Presents 9.41 CR Dividends
Bhubaneswar: Odisha State Beverages Corporation Limited (OSBC) has clocked a turnover of Rs 7,456.64 crore (excluding value added tax) in the financial year 2022-23 . The State PSU has deposited Rs 5,267.69 crore as excise duty to the state government and Rs 2,512.83 crore as value added tax (VAT). OSBC reportedly made a profit of Rs 31.38 crore after payment...