Crafts Council of Odisha to Host “Master-Crafters” Exhibition on May 24-25

Bhubaneswar: The Crafts Council of Odisha will host Master-Crafters, a two-day exhibition celebrating the richness of the state’s traditional handicrafts and the mastery of its artisans. The event will be held on May 24 and 25, 2025, at the Banquet Hall, Bhubaneswar Club, from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The exhibition will feature 20 master […]

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Word Environment Day: Environment Ministry Launches Nationwide Campaign to End Plastic Pollution

Posted on May 22, 2025, by PIB Delhi In a significant step towards environmental sustainability, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has launched a nationwide mass mobilisation campaign titled ‘One Nation, One Mission: End Plastic Pollution’ ahead of World Environment Day 2025 celebrations. This campaign reinforces India’s commitment to combating plastic pollution and […]

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PM Modi Launches ₹26,000 Crore Development Projects in Rajasthan, Boosts Infrastructure & Rail Growth

Bikaner, Rajasthan: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today inaugurated, laid the foundation stone, and dedicated to the nation multiple development projects worth over ₹26,000 crore in Bikaner, Rajasthan. The high-profile event, attended by dignitaries from 18 states and union territories, marks a significant step in India’s mission to accelerate infrastructure growth and improve nationwide connectivity. Addressing […]

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Indian Hockey Players To Pursue Degrees Alongside Sports

New Delhi: Indian hockey players at the international, national, and state levels can now pursue academic excellence without putting their sporting careers on hold, thanks to a historic partnership between Amity University Online (AUO) and Hockey India. Through a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the two organizations will offer robust educational opportunities tailored to […]

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Boost for Mango Farmers in Balangir as Odisha Eyes More Exports

Balangir: In a significant step toward boosting mango exports and improving livelihoods for farmers, a strategic training and planning workshop was recently held at the Office of the Assistant Director of Horticulture (ADH), Patnagarh. The event was organized under the Promotion and Stabilization of Farmer Producer Organizations (PSFPO) project, an initiative by the Department of […]

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Odissi Dance Classics Take Center Stage at Upasaraṇam 2025

Bhubaneswar: In a radiant celebration of Odisha’s cultural legacy, Upasaraṇam 2025, the annual showcase of Sṛjan – Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odissi Nrityabasa, brought classical Odissi dance to the forefront at Rabindra Mandap in Bhubaneswar. With a mesmerizing evening of devotion, rhythm, and artistic excellence, 75 young dancers took center stage, reaffirming the state’s pivotal role […]

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Howrah-Puri Vande Bharat Expands to 20 Coaches from May 16

Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to meet rising passenger demand, the Howrah-Puri Vande Bharat Express will operate with increased coach capacity starting May 16, 2025. Four additional AC Chair Car coaches will be added, expanding the train to a total of 20 coaches. The upgraded rake will include 16 AC Chair Car coaches, 2 Executive […]

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World’s Largest Air Cooler Made in India Sets Guinness World Record

Rajkot: In a groundbreaking achievement for Indian manufacturing, Raj Cooling Systems Pvt. Ltd. from Rajkot, Gujarat, has earned a Guinness World Record for creating the world’s largest air cooler, named ROXXCOOL. Standing at an impressive height of 16 feet, this state-of-the-art cooler is a major milestone in industrial cooling technology and serves as a testament to […]

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AI Tool for Property Ownership Verification Launches in India

Mumbai: A new artificial intelligence-powered platform that allows instant verification of property ownership and valuation has been launched in India, aiming to improve credit risk assessment and fraud detection in the financial sector. Called Instant Ownership Check (IOC), the tool enables real-time access to verified property ownership records and comparable transaction values across 14 Indian states. […]

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12 Bihar Kids Rescued from Child Trafficking in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: 12 children, including ten minors, were rescued from a suspected child trafficking attempt during a late-night raid on train number 15228/Muzaffarpur–SMVT Bengaluru Express at Khurda Road Railway Station. The children, all hailing from different districts of Bihar were allegedly being trafficked to Bengaluru for forced labour. According to reports, the operation was triggered by […]

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