Bhubaneswar: Dec, 06: On her two-day visit to Odisha, President of India Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the newly built Kalinga Guest House within the Raj Bhavan premises on Thursday. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Odisha’s Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister for Tribal Affairs Jual Oram, Speaker of Odisha Legislative Assembly Suresh Kumar Padhy, and former ministers Prithviraj…
Three Nabarangpur Players Earn Berths in National Women’s Tennis Ball Cricket Team
Nabarangpur, Dec, 06: Three players from Nabarangpur district have been selected for the Odisha Women’s Tennis Ball Cricket team for the upcoming National Women’s Tennis Ball Cricket Championship, which will be held from December 18 to 21 in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. The players from Nabarangpur selected for the team are Veena Gand, Adyasa Mishra, and Yajnaspini Harijan. After the news of their selection broke, the Nabarangpur…
Six More Cities Set to Roll Out Electric Buses Soon
Bhubaneswar, Dec, 06: In the coming days, 6 new cities will have Electric Vehicle (EV) buses. Information shared by the Minister for Housing and Urban Development. Currently, there are 670 buses operating in the state, of which 220 are EV buses. A total of 1,399 kilometers of bus routes are operational across 113 routes. In the future, buses will be introduced in cities where there is a demand. The online…
Debrigarh Sanctuary to Get Major Tourism Boost with New Eco-Trails
Sambalpur, Dec, 06: The number of tourists visiting Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary is on the rise. However, due to increased demand, there is insufficient accommodation for tourists. Apart from nature stays, five homestays have been arranged in the nearby Dharokusum village. In addition to these, the state government has approved an allocation of ₹71.19 crore for providing various facilities for tourists and for ensuring the protection…
Bangur Cement launches Bangur Marble in Odisha, setting a benchmark in Premium Construction Materials
Shree Cement, one of India’s leading cement manufacturers, has launched its premium product, Bangur Marble Cement, under its master brand, Bangur Cement in Odisha region. This PSC cement offers best-in-segment brightness, superior strength and crack resistance, making it ideal for exposed concrete structures and ensuring grand, imposing designs. It is also well suited for the weather conditions of coastal Odisha, making it one of the most suitable cement…
New Initiative to Empower 4,500 Tamil Nadu Micro-Entrepreneurs, Tackling Joblessness & Migration
Chennai, Dec 5:-A new program to promote micro-entrepreneurship in Tamil Nadu was sslaunched by Ashok Leyland Foundation and Bhartiya Yuva Shakti Trust. The initiative focuses on young people who are semi-skilled, unemployed or underemployed, with a special emphasis on tribal groups, SC and ST communities, and women who seek to establish independent income sources. The initiative aims to build a supportive and self-sustaining environment that encourages…
HRV Pharma Awarded Great Place To Work® Status for 2025–2026
Hyderabad, Dec 5: HRV Pharma, India’s first virtually integrated pharma company, has been awarded the prestigious Great Place to Work® Certification for the period of December 2025 to December 2026, recognising the company’s commitment to fostering an inclusive, transparent, and people-centric workplace culture. The certification reflects the organisation’s continued focus on nurturing talent, strengthening leadership practices, and building a high-trust environment where employees feel valued and empowered. Speaking about the…
National Child Adoption Awareness Camp Conducted to Promote Adoption Awareness
Nabarangpur, Dec, 05: Under the directives of the State Government’s Department of Women and Child Development, the Nabarangpur District Administration and the District Child Protection Unit organized a district-level program on the occasion of National Child Adoption Awareness Month at the Ashok Mehta Auditorium, District Collectorate. The meeting was chaired by District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Sain, who emphasized that all departments of the administration are working…
Preparatory Meeting Held in Papadahandi for Block-Level Mandei on December 6
Papadahandi, Dec, 05: A preparatory meeting was held today at the Block Conference Hall of Papadahandi to organize the block-level Mandei on December 6. The meeting mainly focused on how to involve a larger number of people in the Mandei, selection of chief guests, management of road traffic, finalizing the date and starting time, arrangements for food and beverages, cleaning of road edges, bringing in…
National Foster Child Awareness Camp Held in Nabarangpur; Rally Draws Wide Participation
Nabarangpur, Dec, 05: On the directives of the State Government’s Department of Women and Child Development, the Nabarangpur District Administration and District Child Protection Unit organized a district-level program on the occasion of National Foster Child Awareness Month at the Ashok Mehta Auditorium, District Collector’s Office. The meeting was chaired by District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain, who stated that all government departments in the district…