The Odisha government has announced a financial grant of Rs 1 crore for the world-famous Bargarh Dhanu Jatra, the largest open-air theatre festival in the world.
The 3rd SOA Literary Festival in Bhubaneswar witnessed rich discussions on culture, tribal traditions and the evolving role of artificial intelligence, while also celebrating emerging literary talent.
Acclaimed Odisha gynaecologist Dr K. Laxmi Bai has marked the beginning of her centenary year with a historic act of generosity by donating Rs 3.40 crore,her lifetime savings,to AIIMS Bhubaneswar to support women’s cancer care.
The Odisha government has issued a new directive aimed at reducing the consumption of excessively oily foods and improving public health across the state.
Odisha has achieved a remarkable milestone by securing the first position and winning the prestigious gold medal at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025 held in New Delhi.
Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha’s Bargarh district is gearing up for a major ecotourism transformation after the Forest and Environment Department approved a Detailed Project Report (DPR) worth Rs 71.19 crore.
The Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) Regional Meet 2025, hosted at Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University (SOA) in Bhubaneswar, brought together more than 500 academic leaders, policymakers, incubation managers, startup founders, mentors and key ecosystem enablers from higher education institutions across eastern India.
Odisha’s Sambalpur Zoo is set for a major transformation as Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan laid the foundation stone for a state-of-the-art tiger enclosure at the Sambalpur Zoo and Conservation Centre in Motijharan.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm and culturally rich welcome in Johannesburg as members of the Odia diaspora greeted him with an electrifying Sambalpuri dance performance upon his arrival for the G20 Summit.
Odisha has introduced a major higher education initiative with the launch of the Videsh Siksha Bruti scheme, designed to support meritorious SC and ST students in pursuing postgraduate and PhD studies at top global universities.
