IIT Roorkee Joins Hands with Jal Shakti Ministry to Modernize Command Area Development (M-CAD) IIT Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India , 13 August 2025: In a significant step toward transforming irrigation practices and advancing rural sustainability, the Command Area Development and Water Management (CADWM) wing of the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee.…
Tech Boost for Odisha: Semiconductor Manufacturing Expands in Bhubaneswar
Odisha Makes Major Semiconductor Strides with Two New Projects Approved Under India Semiconductor Mission Bhubaneswar, August 13, 2025 — Odisha has taken a significant leap in India’s semiconductor journey with the Union Cabinet’s approval of two cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing projects to be established in Bhubaneswar’s Info Valley. The announcement was made on August 12 under the Government of India’s ambitious India Semiconductor Mission (ISM). These…
RDCs and District Collectors to Hoist Flag at 17 Locations
Bhubaneswar, 13th Aug 2025: Flag Hoisting by RDCs and District Collectors in 17 Locations Mayurbhanj – Industries, Skill Development & Technical Education Department representative Rourkela – RDC (Northern Division) Berhampur – RDC (Southern Division) Boudh – Collector, Boudh Bargarh – Collector, Bargarh Balasore – Collector, Balasore Deogarh – Collector, Deogarh Dhenkanal – Collector, Dhenkanal Ganjam (Chhatrapur) – Collector, Ganjam Jharsuguda – Collector, Jharsuguda Jajpur – Collector,…
Independence Day: List of Flag Hoisting Ceremonies and Venues
Bhubaneswar, 13th Aug 2025: Details Released on Flag Hoisting Across Districts Bhubaneswar – Chief Minister Mohan Majhi Kendujhar – Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo Cuttack – Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida Sambalpur – Suresh Pujari Balangir – Ravi Naik Kalahandi – Nityananda Gond Kandhamal – Krushnachandra Patra Puri – Prithviraj Harichandan Sundargarh – Mukesh Mahaling Gajapati – Bibhuti Bhushan Jena Bhadrak – Krushnachandra Mahapatra…
Banki Residents Tie Rakhis on Trees to Spread Green Message
Banki,13th Aug 2025: On the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan and the birth anniversary of Lord Balabhadra, members of the Rani Shukadei Mahila Samiti and environmentalists tied rakhis to trees to create awareness about plantation. The event was held at the premises of Similipura High School under Rajapur in Harirajpur, Dampada Block, where rakhis were tied to trees as part of the awareness drive. The…
Special Rahurekhā Ritual to Be Performed for Lord Sri Vigraha Today
Puri, 13th Aug 2025: Today, a special ritual called Rahurekhā will be performed for Lord Sri Vigraha (the idol). So, on Wednesday, after the completion of the first Bhogamandapa (offering hall), from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM, the general public will not be allowed to have darshan (viewing) of the Lord. This information has been given by the administration of the Sri Jagannath Temple.
No Online Sale of Lord Jagannath’s Mahaprasad, Says Temple Administration
Puri, 13th Aug 2025: The administration of the Sri Jagannath Temple and the state government have rejected proposals from various organizations requesting to send the sacred Mahaprasad of Lord Jagannath online. Compared to other temples in India, the sanctity and reverence of Lord Jagannath’s Mahaprasad is considered entirely unique. For this reason, the temple administration and state government have not agreed to any such proposal. Organizations…
Sambad Sahityaghara Celebrates Van Mahotsav in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur13th Aug 2025: Sambad Sahityaghara organized a Van Mahotsav (Forest Festival) at the campus of Ekalavya Adarsha Vidyalaya located in Hili. The event was led by Sambityaghara’s Vice President Jagadish Chandra Tripathy and Editor Akhil Bhatt, al ong with the school principal Subasini Sahu, social worker and advisor Jagannath Mahapatra, retired Inspector Dileep Rath, and honored guest Principal Subasini Sahu. Also participating were Sambad Sahityaghara…
New Signal Lights Installed to Regulate Traffic in Sambalpur
Sambalpur,13th Aug 2025: To prevent accidents, signal lights have been installed in Sambalpur city. According to traffic police, these lights were installed yesterday at the city’s major intersections — Jail Chowk and Lakshmitkij Chowk. In the next two to four days, signal lights will also be installed at Dhanupali Chowk, Mudipada Chowk, Church Chowk, and Remedy Chowk. Once the road and bridge work at Ainthapali…
Gunupur Hosts Tribal Gathering on World Tribal Day
Gunupur, 13th Aug 2025: On the occasion of World Tribal Day on August 9, a grand tribal procession was held starting from the Gunupur New Bus Stand organized by the Tribal Struggle Morcha. The procession showcased traditional tribal musical instruments, dance, and songs, creating a festive atmosphere in Gunupur. Following this, at the Birsa Munda statue in Biju Kalyan Mandap, floral tributes were paid, and…