Sambalpur:19/4/25: The Indian Institute of Management– IIM Sambalpur celebrated the 9th convocation ceremony with Dr. Pramod Kumar Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister gracing the programme as the chief guest. This was the first instance at IIM Sambalpur where five different programme students have graduated which included the 9th MBA batch of 316 students (2023-25), the second batch of 38 students in ...

Bhubaneswar:18/4/2  5: In a bid to prevent accidents, the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has prohibited the bursting of firecrackers during the upcoming Chandan Jatra of Lord Jagannath. This decision was made in a meeting with the Chhatisa Nijoga, following last year’s tragic incident where a devotee was killed and 23 others sustained serious burn injuries due to a cracker explosion. ...

Bhubaneswar:18/4/25:In a moment of pride for Odisha, Koraput District has been selected for the prestigious Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration, 2024. This recognition comes under the category of ‘Holistic Development of Districts,’ highlighting the district’s remarkable strides in governance and development. Shri V. Keerthi Vasan, the Collector & District Magistrate of Koraput, will receive the award from ...

Baripada:16/4/25: The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, organised the ‘PM Vishwakarma – National SC-ST Hub Conclave’ on 16 April 2025, at the Convention Hall, Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University, Baripada, Mayurbhanj, Odisha. The event commenced with the inauguration of an exhibition and brought together stakeholders, beneficiaries, and government officials to highlight key initiatives such ...

Bhubaneswar:16/4/25: A major milestone in the Khurda Road–Balangir New Rail Line project was achieved on April 16, 2025, with the successful breakthrough (daylighting) of the 4,185-metre-long Tunnel T-4 between Adenigarh and Charichhak stations in Boudh district, Odisha. According to an official press release, this marks the completion of the longest tunnel not only in the entire project but also in the ...

Puri:16/4/25:The world-famous Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Puri is set to take place on June 27, 2025, and preparations are in full swing.A high-level meeting was recently held at the Circuit House Conference Hall, chaired by District Collector Siddharth Shankar Swain, to ensure a seamless execution of the festival. Key Preparations Discussed Officials from various departments participated in the ...

 Puri:13/4/25: The festival calendar of Lord Jagannath, published by the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), was unveiled by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at the Singhdwara of the 12th-century shrine in Puri on Sunday. Before its unveiling, the calendar was offered to Lord Jagannath. During the occasion, the Chief Minister greeted the people of the state on the Odia New Year. ...

Newdelhi:10/4/25:Under the transformative Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, Indian Railways is undertaking a comprehensive modernization of six key stations in Central Odisha—Angul, Talcher, Talcher Road, Meramandali, Dhenkanal, and Rairakhol. This ambitious initiative aims to upgrade infrastructure to world-class standards while enhancing passenger convenience, accessibility, and sustainability. The redevelopment plan includes new station buildings with modern amenities, improved façades, wider foot-over bridges, ...

Dhamra, 07/04/2025: The 14th Foundation Day was observed with great joy and enthusiasm in Adani DAV Public School. Pandit Birendra Kumar Panda, Professor of Sanskrit Department, at Ravenshaw University, was the Chief Guest as well as the Chief Speaker of the day. Mr Shiba Charan Khamurai, Principal, Boula College, Keonjhar was the Guest of Honour. The Welcome Song was recited ...

Dhamra, 07.04.2025: National Maritime Day is celebrated annually on April 5th to honour India’s rich maritime heritage and the vital role the maritime sector plays in national trade and security. The purpose of the event is to raise awareness about the importance of the maritime sector in India’s trade, economy, and security.  The history of the day goes back all the ...