Odisha: Vice Chancellors’ conference in Bhubaneswar concludes

Bhubaneswar, June 1: Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, on Monday called upon Vice-Chancellors across the State to take proactive measures to protect university land from encroachment, stressing that safeguarding institutional assets was essential for the long-term growth and development of higher education institutions. Speaking at the valedictory session of the two-day Conference of Vice-Chancellors of […]

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Odisha: Talk explores role of Punjabis in the making of Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, May 31: The significant contribution of the Punjabi community to the making of Bhubaneswar was highlighted in a talk by noted researcher and heritage enthusiast, Anil Dhir at Café 16, Satyanagar, as part of the “Ekamra Talkies” series jointly organized by Bakul Foundation and Café 16. Welcoming the audience, Bakul Foundation founder Sujit Mahapatra […]

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Women’s Artistic Gymnastics: Pahel Shah Clinches All-Around Gold

Bhubaneswar, May 2: Day three of the Junior & Senior Artistic Gymnastics National Championships 2026–27 continued to showcase exceptional performances in the Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) category at the Gymnastics High Performance Centre, Kalinga Stadium here. In the Junior Women’s Individual All-Around competition, Pahel Shah from Maharashtra secured the gold medal with a score of […]

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Odisha: East Coast Railway Augments Coaches in Multiple Trains to Manage Summer Rush

Bhubaneswar, April 30: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has undertaken temporary augmentation of additional coaches in several trains originating from Bhubaneswar and Sambalpur to cater to the increased passenger demand during the summer season. As part of this initiative, KSR Bengaluru- Prashanti Express (Train No. 18463) will be augmented with one additional 3rd AC coach […]

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Host Odisha Shines in U-17 Girls, Bihar Tops Boys at SGFI Rugby Championship

Bhubaneswar, April 7, 2026: The Under-17 competitions of the 69th National School Games Federation of India (SGFI) Rugby Championship 2025–26 witnessed thrilling action at Kalinga Stadium, with host Odisha clinching the girls’ title and Bihar securing the boys’ championship. In the Under-17 girls’ category, Odisha delivered an impressive performance to lift the trophy. Bihar finished […]

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Odisha: 69th SGFI National Rugby Championship kicks off at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, April 6: The 69th National School Games Federation of India (SGFI) Rugby Championship 2025–26 for both boys and girls in the Under-17 and Under-14 categories was inaugurated at Kalinga Stadium on Monday here. The national-level school rugby championship will be held from April 6 to April 10. The inaugural ceremony was graced by the […]

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Odisha: Shaktikanta Das visits World Skill Center, reviews advanced training infra

Bhubaneswar, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Principal Secretary-2, Shaktikanta Das, on Saturday visited the World Skill Center (WSC), Bhubaneswar, reaffirming the growing national focus on advanced skill development as a cornerstone of India’s economic transformation. Das reviewed WSC’s state-of-the-art Centres of Excellence in Vertical Transportation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Beauty & Wellness, and the […]

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Handloom Expo kicks off in Bhubaneswar, Rs 10 crore business expected 

Bhubaneswar, February 7: The 24th National Level Handloom Expo kicked off here at the IDCO Exhibition Ground in Unit-III. The expo will continue till February 22. This year, Boyanika, expects a business of at least Rs 10 crore for the rural artisans from the fair. Being organised by the Odisha State Handloom Weavers’ Cooperative Society […]

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ECoR hosts three-day national Railways Bridge Championship for first time

Bhubaneswar, November 17: The three-day 47th All India Railways Bridge Championship kicked off at the Railway Indoor Stadium in Mancheswar here on Monday. This is the first time East Coast Railway (ECoR) is organising this national event on behalf of the Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB). ECoR Additional General Manager B. S. K. Rajkumar inaugurated […]

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Odisha: Two-day workshop on PALNA initiative begins in Bhubaneswar 

Bhubaneswar, October 30: A two-day consultation meeting-cum-workshop for successful implementation of PALNA scheme in the State. The objective of the PALNA scheme is to provide quality crèche facility in safe and secure environment for children (from ages 6 months – 6 years), nutritional support, health and cognitive development of children, growth monitoring and immunisation. Crèche […]

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