Odisha

Odisha businessman has 40 plant varieties in his rooftop garden including vegetables, fruits, medicinal plantsOdisha businessman has 40 plant varieties in his rooftop garden including vegetables, fruits, medicinal plants

Odisha businessman has 40 plant varieties in his rooftop garden including vegetables, fruits, medicinal plants

<p> Everyone loves to have fresh vegetables from their backyard, but, with rampant construction leading to a reduction in cultivable…

3 years ago
Indian researchers reveal the hunting secrets of the elusive fishing catIndian researchers reveal the hunting secrets of the elusive fishing cat

Indian researchers reveal the hunting secrets of the elusive fishing cat

<p> <strong>The elusive fishing cat has all the attributes of an expert predator, stealth and self-restraint, when hunting for its…

3 years ago
Bear rescued from tree top after several hours in OdishaBear rescued from tree top after several hours in Odisha

Bear rescued from tree top after several hours in Odisha

<p> <strong>Finally there was respite for the bear which had climbed a tree after been chased by villagers in Nabarangpur…

3 years ago
Video of villagers chasing sloth bears to the forestVideo of villagers chasing sloth bears to the forest

Video of villagers chasing sloth bears to the forest

<p> A video clip of a wild bear and cub beating a hasty retreat from a Odisha village has taken…

3 years ago
Odisha extends maternity leave from 90 days to 180 days for employees of aided collegesOdisha extends maternity leave from 90 days to 180 days for employees of aided colleges

Odisha extends maternity leave from 90 days to 180 days for employees of aided colleges

<p> IN Bureau</p> <p> In an employer-friendly move, the Odisha Government today decided to extend the maternity leave of employees…

3 years ago
NHPC signs pact to set up 500 MW Floating Solar Projects in OdishaNHPC signs pact to set up 500 MW Floating Solar Projects in Odisha

NHPC signs pact to set up 500 MW Floating Solar Projects in Odisha

<p> NHPC Limited, India’s premier hydropower company has signed Promoters Agreement with Green Energy Development Corporation of Odisha Ltd. (GEDCOL),…

3 years ago
Breaking social barriers, 4 daughters in Odisha cremate their motherBreaking social barriers, 4 daughters in Odisha cremate their mother

Breaking social barriers, 4 daughters in Odisha cremate their mother

<p> <strong>Showing that daughters are in no way less than sons when it comes to affection for their parents, four…

3 years ago
Six tiger cubs welcomed in Odisha’s Nandankanan ZooSix tiger cubs welcomed in Odisha’s Nandankanan Zoo

Six tiger cubs welcomed in Odisha’s Nandankanan Zoo

<p> <strong>On the occasion of its 62nd Foundation Day, Nandankanan Zoo in Odisha’s capital Bhubaneswar, witnessed the debut appearance of…

3 years ago
Naveen Patnaik inaugurates Kalinga Art Gallery, plans world class museum in OdishaNaveen Patnaik inaugurates Kalinga Art Gallery, plans world class museum in Odisha

Naveen Patnaik inaugurates Kalinga Art Gallery, plans world class museum in Odisha

<p> <strong>The end of the year brings good news for art lovers and artists in Odisha and the country, as…

3 years ago
Sudarsan Pattnaik creates Santa Claus sand sculpture made of rosesSudarsan Pattnaik creates Santa Claus sand sculpture made of roses

Sudarsan Pattnaik creates Santa Claus sand sculpture made of roses

<p> <strong>Known for his topical works, the internationally well-known sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has created a huge Santa Claus sand…

3 years ago
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launches Air ambulance service in OdishaChief Minister Naveen Patnaik launches Air ambulance service in Odisha

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launches Air ambulance service in Odisha

<p> <strong>With the aim of taking health services to the people who need it but are unable to access them…

3 years ago
Odisha’s educator Padma Shri ‘Nanda Sir’ passes away at 104Odisha’s educator Padma Shri ‘Nanda Sir’ passes away at 104

Odisha’s educator Padma Shri ‘Nanda Sir’ passes away at 104

<p> <strong>Fondly called as Nanda Sir, the Padma Shri awardee and centenarian Odisha teacher, Nanda Kishor Prusty, passed away yesterday.…

4 years ago
54,000 people evacuated from coastal districts as Andhra Pradesh, Odisha brace for Cyclone Jawad54,000 people evacuated from coastal districts as Andhra Pradesh, Odisha brace for Cyclone Jawad

54,000 people evacuated from coastal districts as Andhra Pradesh, Odisha brace for Cyclone Jawad

<p> With Cyclone Jawad likely to strike north Andhra Pradesh on Saturday, the state government has evacuated over 54,008 people…

4 years ago
Odisha, North Andhra Pradesh brace for Cyclone JawadOdisha, North Andhra Pradesh brace for Cyclone Jawad

Odisha, North Andhra Pradesh brace for Cyclone Jawad

<p> The Odisha government has asked district authorities to prepare for evacuation from 13 districts of the state as the…

4 years ago
Odisha’s Covid worker Matilda Kullu stars in Forbes India’s W-Power listOdisha’s Covid worker Matilda Kullu stars in Forbes India’s W-Power list

Odisha’s Covid worker Matilda Kullu stars in Forbes India’s W-Power list

<p> <strong>For her selfless and undaunted efforts in serving the people especially during the two waves of Covid-19 pandemic, Accredited…

4 years ago

Elderly widow donates her property and belongings worth Rs.1 crore to Odisha rickshaw puller for his selfless service

<p> <strong>Lady luck can smile on any person anytime and from anywhere and case in point is that of Budha…

4 years ago

Bengal, Odisha North-east states to gain as govt makes jute bags mandatory for foodgrains

<p> In a major boost to the jute industry, the Narendra Modi Government has made it mandatory to use only…

4 years ago

All Odisha districts to have a child-friendly police station

<p> <strong>Continuing with its progressive decisions and initiatives in governance, Odisha Government has announced establishment of 34 child-friendly police stations.…

4 years ago

New partnership in Odisha strengthens the existing bond between India and Japan

<p> <strong>India has lauded the new initiatives launched by the Mitsubishi Group at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT)…

4 years ago

Odisha’s Nandankanan Zoo gets a toy train!

<p> <strong>Worldwide attempts are being made to make zoos attractive destinations for tourists and locals, especially children. Keeping in tune…

4 years ago

Odisha becomes the first State to provide equal opportunity to transgender community

<p> S. Ravi</p> <p> In an historic move the State Government of Odisha led by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has…

4 years ago