New Delhi, Feb 26: The name of the state of Kerala will be changed to “Keralam.” The proposal received approval at the Union Cabinet meeting held on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The move is being seen as a significant step ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in the state. It is expected to strengthen the cultural and linguistic identity of…
New Chapter of Adventure Tourism Begins in Odisha
Bhubaneswar ,Feb, 26:A new chapter in adventure tourism has begun in Odisha. The state is now set to emerge as a leading adventure tourism destination in Eastern India. On Tuesday, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida launched the “Go Adventure” portal at Lok Seva Bhavan. On the same occasion, Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed with the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF) and the Aero Club of…
District Collector Announces Subhadra Shakti Mela from February 25 to March 3
Nabarangpur, Feb, 26: The Subhadra Shakti Mela will be held at the police ground of Nabarangpur district headquarters from February 25, 2026, to March 3, 2026. On this occasion, District Collector Dr. Maheswar Swain addressed a press conference at the District Parishad Conference Hall and provided details about the organization of the mela, various programs, and related arrangements. According to the information shared, the mela…
Letter Issued to District Education Officers on Summer and Heatwave Preparedness
Bhubaneswar, Feb, 26: ONL Bureau: A letter has been issued to District Education Officers across the state regarding preparedness to tackle the summer season and heatwave conditions. The communication highlights precautionary and preventive measures to deal with the impact of extreme heat. In this regard, letters have been sent to all Directors of the department and District Education Officers. It has been clearly stated that government,…
First Phase of Budget Session Concludes in Odisha Assembly
Bhubaneswar, Feb, 26: The first phase of the Budget Session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly has concluded. Due to repeated disruptions, it became difficult to run the Question Hour smoothly. After the session ended, the Chief Minister criticized the Opposition, alleging that instead of playing a constructive role, they are indulging in petty politics in the name of farmers. He stated that the State Government…
Two Teams Formed for Ratna Bhandar Inventory Counting: Chief Administrator
Bhubaneswar, Feb, 26: A major announcement has been made by the Chief Administrator of Jagannath Temple regarding the inventory counting of the Ratna Bhandar (treasury). The SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) approved by the State Government has been received by us. We have obtained a detailed 14-page SOP. A decision has been taken to form two teams for the counting and verification process. A supervisory team and…
Press Conference Held for Subhadra Shakti Mela in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur, Feb, 26: The Subhadra Shakti Mela will commence from February 25, 2026, at the police ground in Nabarangpur district headquarters. On this occasion, a press conference was held today at the District Parishad Conference Hall, where District Collector Dr. Maheswar Swain shared detailed information about the organization of the mela and the various arrangements made for the event. According to the information provided, the…
Famous Thakurani Yatra of Umarakot to Commence from March 23
Umarakot,Feb, 26: The renowned Navadin Thakurani Yatra of Maa Jagat Janani at Umarakot will commence on March 23. To ensure smooth organization of the Yatra, a large meeting was held today in the premises of Maa Mangal temple on Jharigaon Road, during which a new committee was formed. By consensus, Binod Kishori Singh was appointed as President, Ashish Rao as Vice-President, Councillor Viki Nayak as…
Thimme Gowda D.T. Meets Gurdeep Singh Sappal, Reaffirms Commitment to Party Ideals
New Delhi, Feb 25: Thimme Gowda D.T., a senior Congress leader from Mysuru, on Wednesday met senior party leader and CWC member Gurdeep Singh Sappal in Delhi and discussed issues relating to organisational coordination and cadre strengthening. Mr. Gowda lauded Mr. Sappal’s role as a permanent member of the Congress Working Committee and his responsibilities as the administration-in-charge at the All India Congress Committee (AICC).…
HOLI 404 by Paradox x Dirty Good Promises a 14-Hour Immersive, Music-Led Celebration in New Delhi
New Delhi, Feb 25: This Holi, step into a celebration where sound, colour, and atmosphere take centre stage. HOLI 404, curated by Paradox x Dirty Good, is a 14-hour immersive experience designed to flow seamlessly from late morning into the night — powered by high-energy programming, elevated production, and a community that gathers as much for the music as for the moment. Hosted at Dirty…