Nabarangpur, March 23: The non-vegetarian market located beside the local Sanjay Daily Market in Nabarangpur is set for a major transformation. The State Government has sanctioned ₹3 crore for the construction of a modern, air-conditioned non-veg market complex.Earlier, the vegetable and grocery sections of the old Sanjay Daily Market were shifted to a market near the LIC office. However, the non-veg market had not been…
Census Training Programme Organised for Jayapatna NAC Officials to Ensure Smooth and Accurate Enumeration Process
Kalahandi, March 23: A significant training programme has begun in Jayapatna to ensure the smooth conduct of the census for the Jayapatna NAC (Notified Area Council).The first phase of a three-day training camp for house listing is being held from March 17 to 19 at the local Block Conference Hall. The actual census operation will be conducted for one month, from April 16 to May…
522-Km High-Speed Rail Corridor to Pass Through Odisha as High-Level Meeting Reviews Kharagpur–Tangi–Visakhapatnam–Vijayawada Route Plan
Bhubaneswar, Mar, 23:In a major development for the state, a long high-speed greenfield corridor is set to connect Kharagpur, Tangi, Visakhapatnam, and Vijayawada.The corridor will connect 27 towns across 9 districts in Odisha. It will link key mining and industrial regions and improve connectivity to ports and coastal economic zones.Out of the total stretch, 522 kilometers will pass through Odisha, connecting 27 towns within the…
Sub-Inspector Siddhanta Behera and Former Jeypore SDPO Partha Jagadish Kashyap to Be Honoured at State Level on 91st Police Foundation Day on April 1
Bhubaneswar, Mar, 23:On the occasion of the 91st Police Foundation Day to be celebrated on April 1, Sub-Inspector Siddhanta Behera of Jeypore Town Police Station and former Jeypore SDPO Partha Jagadish Kashyap will be honoured at the state level.
ABB FIA Formula E in Madrid hosts a royal visit at inaugural race, welcoming His Majesty King Felipe VI
The race welcomed 30,000 fans over the weekend which saw António Félix da Costa win, and Jaguar TCS Racing secure a one-two finish Dubai, UAE, March 22: The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, welcomed His Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain to Madrid’s inaugural hosting of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.…
Amit Shah Extends Greetings on Bihar Diwas, Lauds State’s Cultural Legacy and Contribution to Nation-Building
New Delhi, March 22 (BNP): Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, on Sunday extended his heartfelt greetings to the people of Bihar on the occasion of Bihar Diwas, highlighting the state’s rich cultural heritage and enduring contributions to India’s progress. In a message shared on the social media platform X, Shah described Bihar as a land renowned for its vibrant culture, traditions,…
IFFD 2026 Launches AI Filmmaking Hackathon in Association with LTM, Powered by IDFC FIRST Bank
New Delhi, March 2026: The International Film Festival Delhi (IFFD) 2026, in association with LTM and powered by IDFC FIRST Bank, has announced the launch of a 48-hour nationwide AI Filmmaking Hackathon, inviting creators to explore the future of storytelling through artificial intelligence. Positioned at the intersection of technology and cinema, the hackathon is designed as a high-intensity creative sprint where participants will conceptualise and…
India Launches Carbon Market Portal at Prakriti 2026, Positions Carbon Trading as Key to Climate Action
New Delhi, March 21 (BNP): Union Power Minister Manohar Lal on Saturday inaugurated the International Conference on Carbon Markets, Prakriti 2026, and launched the Indian Carbon Market Portal, underscoring India’s commitment to advancing climate action alongside economic growth. The two-day conference, organised by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency under the Ministry of Power and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, is being held…
Celebration of Pakhala Paraba by Odia Samaj, Tripura
Agartala, 20 March 2026 (BNP): The Odia community residing in Tripura celebrated Pakhala Paraba (Pakhala Divas), a traditional festival of Odisha, with great enthusiasm, cultural pride, and collective joy on 20th March 2026. The celebration was organized under the aegis of Odia Samaj, Tripura, where members gathered at Sangam to mark the occasion in a spirit of unity and festivity. The event witnessed active…
Water and the Feminine: A Reflection for World Water Day
Water has always been more than a natural resource. It is life, movement, and meaning. On World Water Day, observed every year on 22 March, the world reflects on the importance of water—not only for survival, but for balance, dignity, and harmony in human life. Water is often symbolically linked with the feminine. It is nurturing, sustaining, and deeply life-giving. Like the feminine principle, water…