Handloom Heritage Shines at 20th Toshali Swadeshi Mela Fashion Show Bhubaneswar, Feb 23: The 20th Toshali Swadeshi Mela witnessed a vibrant celebration of Odisha’s rich handloom heritage as a spectacular Handloom Fashion Show captivated audiences with its unique blend of tradition and contemporary style. Organised under the aegis of the Odisha Handloom, Textile and Handicrafts […]
Dharmendra Pradhan hails Odisha Budget as visionary roadmap Bhubaneswar, Feb 20 : Dharmendra Pradhan has described the Odisha Budget 2026–27 as a welfare-oriented and forward-looking blueprint that charts a clear roadmap towards a “Developed Odisha.” The budget, presented in the State Assembly by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, proposes an outlay of approximately Rs 3.10 […]
Jena Urges Odisha CM to Ensure SEBC/OBC Quota in Local Body Polls Bhubaneswar, Feb 17 : Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Srikant Jena has urged Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to introduce proportionate reservation for SEBC/OBC communities in the upcoming urban and local body elections in the state. In a letter addressed […]
Naveen Patnaik Urges BJD MLAs to Corner Govt in Budget Session Bhubaneswar, Feb 16 : Naveen Patnaik, president of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and Leader of Opposition in the Odisha Legislative Assembly, on Monday called upon party MLAs to hold the state government accountable during the upcoming Budget Session. Addressing a meeting of the […]
President Murmu Inaugurates Ol Chiki Centenary Celebrations New Delhi, Feb 16: Droupadi Murmu on Monday inaugurated the centenary celebrations of the Ol Chiki script at a special function organised by the Ministry of Culture in New Delhi, marking 100 years of the script that gave written identity to the Santhali language. Addressing the gathering, the […]
Odisha Launches ‘Shree Jagannath Darshan’ Scheme for Senior Citizens Bhubaneswar, Feb 13 : In a major welfare initiative aimed at ensuring spiritual access for all, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday launched the ‘Shree Jagannath Darshan’ scheme to facilitate pilgrimage to the sacred Jagannath Temple for senior citizens and widowed mothers from economically […]
Senior bureaucrat Usha Padhee takes additional charge as IDCO Chairperson, stresses timely execution, transparency, investor facilitation, and integrated industrial-urban development in Odisha. Bhubaneswar, Feb 9 : Senior bureaucrat and Additional Chief Secretary of the Housing and Urban Development Department, Usha Padhee, on Monday assumed additional charge as Chairperson of the Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation […]
India–US Trade Deal Historic, Unprecedented; Farmers’ Interests Fully Protected: Shivraj Singh Chouhan Bhopal, Feb 8— Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Sunday described the recent India–United States trade deal as “historic and unprecedented,” saying it would impart new momentum to the Indian economy while enhancing the […]
BJD slams Odisha Govt over Mahanadi water dispute, accuses BJP of inaction Bhubaneswar, Feb 6: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Odisha government over the Mahanadi water dispute, accusing the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of indecision and failure to take concrete steps to safeguard the state’s water interests. […]
National Handloom Expo showcases India’s rich weaving heritage in Bhubaneswar Bhubaneswar, Feb 7 : The 24th National Level Handloom Expo was inaugurated here on Saturday, offering a vibrant national platform for handloom weavers to showcase and market their products while celebrating India’s diverse weaving traditions. Inaugurating the Expo, Odisha Handlooms, Textiles & Handicrafts Minister Pradeep […]
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