Odisha Government Increases Material Costs for Midday Meals under PM Poshan Scheme. The Odisha Government has announced a hike in the material costs for midday meals in schools, effective December 1, 2024, under the PM Poshan Scheme. The revised cost for primary school students (Class I-IV) will now be Rs 7.64, up from Rs 5.90, […]
PM Modi at Odisha Parba: Eastern States Now Seen as India’s Growth Engine. Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized on Sunday (November 24, 2024) that his government views India’s eastern region as the Nation’s growth engine, a stark contrast to the past when it was considered backward. Addressing the audience at the “Odisha Parba” event in […]
Pandit Raghunath Panigrahi (10 August 1932 – 25 August 2013) was a renowned Indian classical singer and music director, celebrated for his rendition of the Gita Govinda. Despite a flourishing career in film music in Chennai, he choose to support his wife, Sanjukta Panigrahi, a legendary Odissi performer and composer. His dedication extended to promoting […]
Independence Day in Bhubaneswar: The capital city of Odisha, Bhubaneswar, celebrated Independence Day with a vibrant and spirited display of national pride and cultural richness. The celebrations unfolded across various venues, reflecting the unity and diversity that characterize India’s journey to freedom. Here is a Photo story with amazing pictures of the Independence Day Celebration […]
List of Chief Ministers of Odisha. Since 1946, Odisha has seen 15 Chief Ministers starting from April 1946 to currently serving Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi who took oath on June 12,2024. before Mohan Majhi, as the new CM, BJD leader Naveen Patnaik, who had led the party for 24 years, was the longest-serving Chief […]
Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra AI Images are here. Check out the lastest images or AI generated posters of Rath Yatra… Mahaprabhu Jagannath’s Rath Yatra, held annually in Puri, Odisha, is one of the most significant and visually spectacular Hindu festivals. This ancient chariot festival celebrates the journey of Lord Jagannath, his brother Balabhadra, and sister […]
BJP’s Mohan Charan Majhi to Be Next Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, a four-time MLA, has been chosen as the new Chief Minister of Odisha by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Majhi emerged victorious in the Keonjhar assembly seat during the recently concluded Odisha assembly elections, defeating Biju Janata Dal’s Mina Majhi by a […]
Know Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, The erstwhile royalty named deputy CM of Odisha BJP MLA Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo will be one of the two Deputy Chief Ministers under Mohan Charan Majhi, the next Odisha Chief Ministers. BJP MLA Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo will be one of the two deputies to BJP’s tribal leader Mohan […]
Odisha’s first female Deputy CM of Odisha Pravati Parida — 5 things to know about the high court lawyer BJP MLAs Pravati Parida and KV Singh Deo have been chosen as the deputy chief ministers of Odisha. Here are some interesting facts about Parida, the state’s first female deputy CM. Odisha’s new government: On Tuesday, […]
Dharmendra Pradhan: The New ‘Pradhan’ of Odisha! At a recent poll rally in Odisha, Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised his cabinet colleague Dharmendra Pradhan for leading the team that crafted the manifesto for the Odisha assembly elections this year. A few days later, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hinted at an expanded role for […]
Kalinga Sagara, also known as the Kalinga Sea, is a historical term referring to the waters off the eastern coast of India, particularly in the region of Odisha. This maritime area holds significant cultural and historical importance, particularly in the context of ancient Indian civilization. Stretching from the southern shores of Bangladesh to the eastern […]
Saptasajya – The land of Seven Hills. Saptasajya stands out as one of the favorites tourist locations in Odisha. The best thing about this place is, it’s a scenic beauty with a natural backdrop coupled with religious significance. These tourist destinations have gained popularity among people from the state and outside. Things to Know about […]
Maha Shiva Ratri 2024 – Important Dates. Maha Shivratri is a famous Hindu festival celebrated every yeardedicated of Lord Shiva. The term “Maha Shivratri” translates to “the Great Night of Shiva”. It falls on the 13th night and 14th day of the Hindu lunar month of Phalguna. Devotees celebrates Maha Shivratri by fasting, performing rituals, […]
Dola yatra in Odisha holds significant cultural and religious importance in the state. It is celebrated with great enthusiasm, particularly in the Jagannath Temple in Puri and other regions of the state. In Odisha, Dola Purnima usually falls on the full moon day (Purnima) in the month of Phalguna (February-March), coinciding with the Holi festival. […]
“Rani Panda Ku Khandagiri Mana,” a 2023 Odia-language jatra directed by Aswini Kumar Sahoo, has emerged as a beacon of modern Odia artistry. This folk opera stars Rani Panda in & as Rani Panda. The jatra was a critical and commercial success, and it has been credited with reviving interest in the traditional Odia jatra […]
