Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Today is the birth anniversary of Utkalmani Gopabandhu Das. He is well regarded for his exemplary services and selflessness. In 1912 he outlined his vision to make India a developed country. To do so he demanded introduction of Code of Education in pattern of Japan Code of Education of 1872 which is now studied [...]

Malkangiri: In a significant development, Odisha 5T Secretary V Karthikeya Pandian today made surprise visits to district headquarters hospital in Malkangiri and SLN Medical College & Hospital in Koraput to review implementation of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik’s ‘Mo Sarkar’ initiative. Accompanied by NHM Secretary Shalini Pandit and Principal Secretary Finance Ashok Meena, Pandian reached the [...]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today paid humble tribute to legendary freedom fighter Utkalmani Pandit Gopabandhu Das on his 142nd birth anniversary here on Wednesday. The birth anniversary of legendary Odia freedom fighter Utkalmani is commemorated as Gopabandhu Jayanti across the State today. Born on 9 October 1877 in Suando village, near Puri, Gopabandhu [...]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha is preparing to conclude Durga Puja 2019 on a high note today. Vijaya Dashami is being celebrated across the State with gaiety and religious fervor to mark the triumph of good over evil. It is said that Goddess Durga eliminated mighty demon Mahishasura during “Navratri” or nine nights. Different religious texts mention different [...]

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has congratulated Team Odisha for their stellar performance at 30th Sub-Junior National Kho Kho Championships held at Ranchi. Brining laurels for the State, Odisha girls crowned Sub-junior National Kho-kho Champions defeating defending champions Maharashtra, while the boys finished runners-up during the five -day sporting event. Congratulations to #TeamOdisha on finishing [...]

Bhubaneswar: Vice President Venkaiah Naidu is on a day long to visit to Odisha to attend a number of programs being organized in Bhubaneswar. He is scheduled to attend the Valedictory Function of the 39th World Congress of Poets being held in Bhubaeswar. He is also scheduled to visit Cuttack to attend the Centenary Celebrations [...]

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has wished the people of Odisha on the occasion of Durga Puja. In a tweet, the Chief Minister has said “May the blessings of Goddess Durga bring happiness and growth in the lives of everybody.” ପବିତ୍ର ଦୁର୍ଗାପୂଜାରେ ସମସ୍ତଙ୍କୁ ମୋର ଶାରଦୀୟ ଅଭିନନ୍ଦନ ଓ ଶୁଭେଚ୍ଛା। ମା’ ଦୁର୍ଗାଙ୍କ ଆଶୀର୍ବାଦରୁ ଆପଣମାନଙ୍କ ଜୀବନ ସୁଖ ଓ [...]

Bhubaneswar: Keeping in view the interest and enthusiasm among the general public in BJD’s Jansampark padyatra, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has extended its time period up to October 31. The BJD supremo took this step to make it more broad-based and extend its outreach to more people. The padyatra started on October 2, marking Mahatma [...]

Bhubaneswar: Maha Saptami of five-day long Durga Puja is being celebrated across Odisha with religious fervor and gaiety today. Puja began with Vedic hymns of Devi Durga mantra, playing of Conch and biting of drums. All Puja pandals and temples are decorated with flowers and craft works. People from all walks of life with friends [...]

Bhubaneswar: Central Electricity Supply Utility (CESU) has given cash reward to 10 persons for providing accurate information regarding the theft of electricity. These persons were given a total amount of Rs 28400 at CESU Headquarters, IDCO Towers, Bhubaneswar today. In response to the appeal by CESU for providing information regarding electricity thefts, these persons informed [...]