Bhubaneswar: As many as three littérateurs from Odisha have been selected for the prestigious Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award-2018, said sources on Wednesday. Odia writer Dr …
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Orissa HC grants bail to Abhijit Iyer Mitra
Cuttack: The Orissa High Court on Wednesday granted bail to defence analyst Abhijit Iyer Mitra, who was arrested for his derogatory remarks on Odisha and …
Read More »Spirituality in Sattriya, Harmony in Odissi enthrall audience at Konark Festival
Bhubaneswar: The open-air auditorium in Konark witnessed enchanting choreographies in Sattriya and social awareness of harmony which enthralled the audience at Konark Dance Festival on …
Read More »Odisha govt to drop charges against Abhijit Iyer Mitra
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has decided not to accord sanction to prosecute defence analyst Abhijit Iyer Mitra in certain criminal cases. It also decided to …
Read More »Naveen requests Modi to pass Bill for women reservation in Parliament, assemblies
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take necessary steps in passing the Bill for one-third reservation for …
Read More »JioMusic, Saavn integrate to create South Asia’s largest platform for music
Mumbai: Saavn Media Private Limited, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), today launched JioSaavn, South Asia’s largest streaming, entertainment and artist platform. JioSaavn represents …
Read More »Dramatized expressions engage audience at Konark Festival
Konark: The audience present at Konark Festival were today left spellbound by intense performances in the genre of dance-drama. A presentation in Odissi dance was …
Read More »Odisha govt signs loan agreement with ADB for skill development
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Monday signed a loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for USD 85 million to train 1.5 Lakh youngsters …
Read More »Abhijit Iyer Mitra admitted to Capital Hospital
Bhubaneswar: Defence analyst Abhijit Iyer-Mitra, who has been under judicial custody after being arrested for his alleged anti-Odisha remarks, was admitted to Capital Hospital after …
Read More »Konark Dance Festival, International Sand Art Festival begin with splendid performances
Konark: The festivities in Konark kicked off with the grand inauguration of the International Sand Art Festival 2018 set against the pristine Chandrabagha beach as …
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