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Maha Khumbh Mela begins amid high security, over 60 lakh people take holy dip
Allahabad: The 45-day-long Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, commenced today at the sacred Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj. This is the site of confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical…
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77th Dhanuyatra festival kicks off in Bargarh
Bargarh: The 77th edition of Dhanuyatra, the world’s largest open-air theatre began with great enthusiasm in Bargarh on Friday. The 11-day festival, which celebrates the story of Lord Krishna and King Kansa, will continue till January 13.
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Cuttack Heritage Walks unveils photo book on Baliyatra
Cuttack: The Cuttack Heritage Walks (CHW) marked a significant milestone by successfully conducting its 68th heritage walk on Sunday. The event, which saw enthusiastic participation of around 30 members, all eager to explore and learn…
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Govt raises aid for Dhanu Yatra from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 1 crore
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has increased its aid for Dhanu Yatra in Bargarh in 2025 from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 1 crore.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, in a post in his official handle on X on Saturday, announced several steps…
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15th Mayurbhanj Heritage Walks explores Budha Raula temple & monastery
Baripada: Members of Mayurbhanj Lovers and Mayurbhanj Mirror along with heritage enthusiasts of this erstwhile princely state on Sunday organised the 15th edition of the Mayurbhanj Heritage Walks (MHW) where more than 60 participants took…
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5th Kalinga film festival showcases 45 movies at KIIT University
Bhubaneswar: A total of 45 films, including feature films, short fiction, documentaries and student projects, are being showcased at the 5th Kalinga Global Film Festival (KGFF).
The three-day festival, which was inaugurated at KIIT-DU…
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Bali Jatra celebrated for first time in London by Odia diaspora
Bhubaneswar: The historic Bali Jatra festival, which honours Odisha’s ancient maritime heritage, was celebrated for the first time in the UK at Townley Grammar School in Bexley.
Organized by the Odisha Society of the United Kingdom…
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Odisha Parba kicks off in New Delhi
Bhubaneswar: The 7th edition of Odisha Parba got off to a colourful start in New Delhi in presence of President Droupadi Murmu, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday.
Showcasing the rich…
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President Droupadi Murmu inaugurates Mahtab’s 125th birth anniversary celebration
Bhubaneswar: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday hailed freedom fighter and former Odisha Chief Minister Harekrushna Mahtab and said he was an inspirational leader whose legacy will continue to inspire people in the future.
In her…
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Centre forms 23-member panel for Mahtab’s 125th birth anniversary celebration
Bhubaneswar: The Centre on Wednesday announced the formation of a high-level committee to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of former Odisha Chief Minister, Utkal Keshari Harekrushna Mahatab.
As per a notification issued by the…
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