October 9, 2026 11:58 AM

Odisha pays rich tribute to social reformer ”Utkalmani” Gopabandhu Das

Odisha on Friday paid rich tributes to 'Utkalmani' Gopabandhu Das, a prominent social reformer and poet, on his 149th birth anniversary, with leaders across the political spectrum participating in commemorative programmes held across the state. Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati paid tributes to Das and said that his contributions to the freedom struggle, selfless service, and noble endeavours to enrich the Odia language and literature will "forever keep him in our cherished memory". Assemb...

July 14, 2025 10:33 PM

President Droupadi Murmu addresses 5th annual convocation of AIIMS Bhubaneswar

The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, addressed the 5th Annual Convocation Ceremony of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhubaneswar today. Addressing the graduating students and faculty, the President noted that AIIMS Bhubaneswar, established under the vision of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 2003, has emerged as a trusted centre for quality healthcare and social welfare not just in Odisha but also in neighbouring states like West Bengal, Chhattisgarh and Jha...

January 9, 2025 9:06 AM

Prime Minister Modi to inaugurate 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, launch special train today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention in Odisha on Thursday. He will also remotely flag off the inaugural journey of the Pravasi Bharatiya Express. PM Modi arrived in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday, where he was welcomed by Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan at the airport. The Centre is organising the PBD convention in collaboration with the Odisha state governme...