Odisha

Bhubaneswar: After years of fight and deliberations, the Geographical Indication Registry has accorded GI tag to Odisha Rasagola

Kendrapara: Bhitarkanika National Park in Kendrapara district will reopen for tourists and nature lovers from August 1 after a three-month break.

Bhubaneswar: On the occasion of International Tiger Day, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has pledged to intensify efforts to create a hospitable ecosystem and safe habitats for the national animal to flourish.

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik had given instructions to the various departments to review and brainstorm on the implementation of the Five-T principles in their respective departments. Every fourth Saturday of the month was designated for the deliberations. Following this, a number of departmental heads in the state held meetings yesterday and discussed the various aspects of implementation of Five-T principles.

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s eminent sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik won People’s Choice Prize in International Sand Art Championship 2019 at Boston in the USA.

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has pledged to spread awareness about prevention of Hepatitis on the occasion of World Hepatitis Day today.

Puri: Pilgrims to the holy city of Puri are today much happier than ever as they are experiencing a change that has never been seen before. The district administration’s efforts to transform Puri into a pilgrim’s destination and give them a pious environment, is slowly bearing fruits.

Cuttack: The Odisha Police will launch a special drive “Operation PAREE – III” throughout the state from July 30 to August 13 to trace out the missing children, said Director General of Police (DGP) Dr. R.P Sharma here today.

Bhubaneswar: The legislators in Odisha Assembly today gave a standing ovation to the scientists for the success of India’s second lunar exploration mission Chandrayaan-2.

Bhubaneswar: As many as 51,05,290 farmers in Odisha have so far been benefited from the State Government’s flagship Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation (KALIA) scheme. The State Government has planned to cover a total of 75 lakh farmers under the innovative scheme.