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Mayurbhanj (Odisha) [India], April 1 (ANI): Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday extended greetings to the people of Odisha on the occasion of Utkala Divas, highlighting the state's cultural and historical significance. In a post on social media, he said, "Odisha, a vital part of the chariot of India's advancement and progress, is renowned for its rich culture, unique crafts, and glorious history. Heartfelt congratulations to all residents of the state on Utkala Div ...Read More >
Mayurbhanj (Odisha) [India], April 1 (ANI): Odisha is celebrating Utkal Divas on Wednesday with great enthusiasm and pride, marking the historic formation of the state on April 1, 1936. The day commemorates the long-cherished dream of the Odia people for a separate linguistic identity. District Magistrate of Mayurbhanj, Hemakanta Say, paid floral tributes to the eminent leaders, freedom fighters, and illustrious sons and daughters of Odisha, including Maharajas, legendary leader Biju Patnaik, U ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], April 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings to the people of Odisha on the occasion of Utkala Dibasa, marking the formation of the state. The Prime Minister highlighted Odisha's rich cultural heritage and applauded the contributions of its people in various fields, wishing the state continued growth and prosperity. Also Read | Stock Market Today: Massive Rally as Sensex Jumps to 73,762, Nifty Up 567 Points Amid Iran War De-Escalatio ...Read More >
Mayurbhanj (Odisha) [India], April 1 (ANI): Odisha is celebrating Utkal Divas on Wednesday with great enthusiasm and pride, marking the historic formation of the state on April 1, 1936. The day commemorates the long-cherished dream of the Odia people for a separate linguistic identity. District Magistrate of Mayurbhanj, Hemakanta Say, paid floral tributes to the eminent leaders, freedom fighters, and illustrious sons and daughters of Odisha, including Maharajas, legendary leader Biju Patnaik, U ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: People across Odisha and the Odia diaspora are observing Utkala Dibasa with great enthusiasm on Wednesday, commemorating the formation of the state as a separate province on April 1, 1936. This year marks the 90th anniversary of the historic event that established Odisha as the first Indian state created on linguistic lines. Prior to 1936, Odia-speaking regions were fragmented across the Bengal Presidency (which included parts that later became Bihar and Jharkhand), the Madras Pres ...Read More >
President Droupadi Murmu extends greetings on Odisha Day, celebrating the state's cultural heritage, traditions, and contribution to nation-building. She acknowledges the significant role of Odisha's people in India's 'Viksit Bharat' initiative, while recalling its historic contribution to the freedom struggle, reforming as a distinct entity in 1936. President Droupadi Murmu expressed her cordial greetings on the occasion of Odisha Day, acknowledging the significant contributions of the state's ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], April 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings to the people of Odisha on the occasion of Utkala Dibasa, marking the formation of the state. The Prime Minister highlighted Odisha's rich cultural heritage and applauded the contributions of its people in various fields, wishing the state continued growth and prosperity. "Greetings on the special occasion of Utkala Dibasa. Odisha is a state that stands tall as a timeless symbol of cultura ...Read More >
Lucknow, Apr 1 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday extended greetings to the people of Odisha on the state's formation day. "With the unwavering energy akin to the ocean's waves, the brilliance like the Sun of Konark, and illuminated by the boundless grace of Lord Shri Jagannath Ji Mahaprabhu, heartfelt congratulations to all Odia residents on the Foundation Day of Utkal Bhumi, 'Utkal Divas'," the chief minister said in a Hindi post on X. ...Read More >
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday extended greetings to the people on the occasion of Odisha Day and lauded the state's "significant role" in the journey of 'Viksit Bharat'. Odisha Day, or Utkal Divas, is celebrated annually on April 1 to commemorate the formation of Odisha as a separate province on April 1, 1936, based on linguistic identity. This day honours Odisha's rich culture, heritage, and the leaders who fought for a separate state. In a post on X, President Murmu said, ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings to people on the occasion of Odisha Day and said that the state stands tall as a "timeless symbol" of culture and "spiritual greatness". Odisha Day, or Utkal Divas, is celebrated annually on April 1 to commemorate the formation of Odisha as a separate province on April 1, 1936, based on linguistic identity. This day honours Odisha's rich culture, heritage, and the leaders who fought for a separate ...Read More >
Lucknow, Apr 1 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday extended greetings to the people of Odisha on the state's formation day. "With the unwavering energy akin to the ocean's waves, the brilliance like the Sun of Konark, and illuminated by the boundless grace of Lord Shri Jagannath Ji Mahaprabhu, heartfelt congratulations to all Odia residents on the Foundation Day of Utkal Bhumi, 'Utkal Divas'," the chief minister said in a Hindi post on X. "By the grace of Lord Shri ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday extended greetings to the people on the occasion of Odisha Day and lauded the state's "significant role" in the journey of 'Viksit Bharat'. Odisha Day, or Utkal Divas, is celebrated annually on April 1 to commemorate the formation of Odisha as a separate province on April 1, 1936, based on linguistic identity. This day honours Odisha's rich culture, heritage, and the leaders who fought for a separate state. In a post on ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Mar 31 (PTI) The Odisha Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution to observe Odia Pakhya, a 14-day cultural festival, from April 1 across the state. The initiative aims to reconnect people with Odisha's rich cultural heritage and traditions during the fortnight, Odia Language, Literature and Culture Minister Suryabanshi Suraj said. The resolution was moved in the Assembly by Suraj and adopted in the House. He said that the state government introduced Odia Pakhya celebration in 2025 ...Read More >
New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: Odisha-cadre IAS officer Vir Vikram Yadav has been appointed Director General of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) under the Ministry of Civil Aviation in a reshuffle of senior bureaucrats by the central government on Tuesday. The 1996-batch officer was serving as Additional Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change. Yadav will replace Faiz Ahmed Kidwai, who has been appointed as Additional Secretary in the Department of Personnel and Trai ...Read More >
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved significant appointments of senior Odia officers to top positions in the Government of India. IRS officer Ansuman Pattanaik (IT:94), currently serving as Director General of the Competition Commission of India, has been appointed as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. His elevation reflects his expertise in regulatory and corporate governance matters. IAS officer Chandra Sekhar Kumar (OR:92), serving as Secreta ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Mar 31 (UNI) The Odisha Assembly witnessed uproar on Tuesday following controversial remarks by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey against legendary leader Biju Patnaik. The Opposition strongly objected, demanding that Speaker Surama Padhy take up and pass a censure motion against the MP. The disruption began as soon as the House assembled for Question Hour. Members of the BJD, Congress, and CPI(M) rushed to the well of the House, raising slogans and creating a ruckus. Despite the chaos, the ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Assembly witnessed chaos on Tuesday as opposition members protested remarks made by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey against freedom fighter and former Chief Minister Biju Patnaik, forcing Speaker Surama Padhy to adjourn the House till 11:30 am. The uproar began at 10:30 am, shortly after the House convened for the Question Hour. Members of the opposition -- BJD, Congress, and CPI(M) -- stormed the Well, raising slogans like "Odia Asmita Kuade Gola" (Where is your Odia pride). The ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The political row sparked by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's allegedly derogatory comments on ex-Odisha CM Biju Patnaik flared up on Monday as his own party colleague Baijayant Jay Panda slammed the remarks as "unworthy, uninformed and totally unacceptable".Panda said, "Biju uncle was a towering personality... He was one of the greatest patriots of modern Bharat. Casting aspersions on his patriotism is fantastical and patently ludicrous."In a post on X, Dubey had called Biju a "link" between ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Monday intensified its attack on BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, condemning his remarks against legendary leader Biju Patnaik as "insulting" and demanding an immediate, unconditional apology. Protests erupted in the state capital as the Biju Yuva Janata Dal and Chhatra Janata Dal staged demonstrations at Master Canteen Square, voicing strong opposition to Dubey's comments. At a press conference held at Shankha Bhavan, senior BJD leaders Debi Prasad Mishra and ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, March 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Monday strongly condemned BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's objectionable remarks about the legendary politician Biju Patnaik and demanded an apology from the Godda MP. The Biju Yuva Janata Dal and Chhatra Janata Dal, the youth and student wings of the BJD, respectively, staged a protest at Master Canteen Square in Bhubaneswar, strongly opposing Dubey's remarks. During a press conference held at Shankha Bhavan (BJD headquarters), senio ...Read More >
New Delhi: The controversial remarks made by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey about Biju Patnaik figured in the Rajya Sabha with BJD floor leader Sasmit Patra registering a strong protest against the "disparaging, false and concocted" words and leading a walkout by the party members from the House. Soon after the House met for the day, Patra raised this issue suo motu. He had resigned from the Standing Committee on Communications and IT, headed by Dubey, on Sunday to express his ire over the BJP leader's ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Even as BJD MPs staged a walk out from Rajya Sabha over 'derogatory' remarks against Odisha's legendary leader Biju Patnaik, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Monday clarified that his comments were part of his ongoing series critiquing the Nehru-Gandhi family, and not a direct attack on the former Chief Minister. Speaking to reporters, Dubey described Biju Patnaik as a "tall freedom fighter" and emphasised that the BJP (and its predecessor, Jan Sangh) had stood by him when the Congress al ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: With three-fold hike in the salary and allowances of Odisha MLAs triggering a political row and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik announcing that he would forgo the enhanced benefits, all eyes are now on Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, whose assent is required for the Bills passed by the State Assembly. On the last day of the winter session on December 9, the Assembly passed four bills unanimously, though the lone CPI(M) member remained absent from the House. The Left party has o ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Dec 15 (PTI) With a three-fold hike in the salary and allowances of Odisha MLAs triggering a political row, and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik announcing that he would forgo the enhanced benefits, all eyes are now on Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, whose assent is required for the Bills passed by the assembly. On the last day of the winter session on December 9, the Assembly passed four bills unanimously, though the lone CPI(M) member remained absent from the House. The Left ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Dec 15 (PTI) With a threefold hike in the salary and allowances of Odisha MLAs triggering a political row and leader of opposition Naveen Patnaik announcing that he would forgo the enhanced benefits, all eyes are now on Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, whose assent is required for the Bills passed by the state Assembly. On the last day of the winter session on December 9, the Assembly passed four bills unanimously, though the lone CPI(M) member remained absent from the House. The L ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Dec 1 (PTI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday felicitated and presented Rs 11 lakh each to four players from the state who were part of the Indian team that won the inaugural Women's T20 World Cup for the Blind. The players -- Phula Soren of Balasore, and Parvati Marndi, Yamuna Rani Tudu, and Basanti Hansda of Mayurbhanj -- were part of the team that defeated Nepal in the final held at Colombo in Sri Lanka on November 23. The team members were accorded a rousing w ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Dec 1 (UNI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday honoured four Odia players from the Indian Women's Blind Cricket Team, awarding each of them a cheque of Rs 11 lakh for their remarkable achievement. The Indian Women's Blind Cricket Team created history by defeating Nepal in a thrilling final at the first-ever Blind Women's T20 World Cup held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The four Odia players who represented India in this historic tournament are, Phul Soren (Balasore),Parva ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: Eminent poet, writer and academician Devdas Chhotray was on Sunday conferred the prestigious Sarala Puraskar for his short-story collection 'Matinee Show' and remarkable contribution to the field of Odia literature and music. Chhotray was honoured with a citation, a plaque and Rs 7 lakh cash prize as a part of the award instituted by the IMFA Charitable Trust (IMPaCT). Noted Hindi poet and writer Savita Singh presented the award to Chhotray in presence of IMPaCT trustee Paramita Pa ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's monthly radio address, 'Mann Ki Baat', has now taken a major technological leap, as it is being made available in multiple Indian languages in the Prime Minister's own voice with the help of Artificial Intelligence. New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's monthly radio address, 'Mann Ki Baat', has now taken a major technological leap, as it is being made available in multiple Indian languages in the Prime Minister ...Read More >
"India's coffee is coffee at its finest. It is brewed in India and loved by the World - PM Narendra Modi" "You all know about my association with tea, but today I thought, why not discuss coffee in 'Mann Ki Baat'! You may recall that last year we talked about Araku coffee in 'Mann Ki Baat'. Some time ago, many people from Odisha also shared their feelings with me regarding Koraput coffee. They wrote to me saying that Koraput coffee should also be discussed in 'Mann Ki Baat'," the Prime Minister ...Read More >
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