Bhubaneswar, June 20(Newshub Desk): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bhubaneswar today to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Mohan Majhi-led BJP government in Odisha. The PM’s visit signals a strong political message as he unveiled key infrastructure, transportation, and development projects aimed at accelerating Odisha’s growth trajectory. At a mega event at Janata Maidan,…
New Delhi, June 20,(Newshub Desk) — As President Droupadi Murmu celebrates her 67th birthday today, tributes pour in nationwide, honouring a life devoted to resilience, education, and inclusive leadership. Born in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district, Murmu emerged from the Santhal tribal community to become India’s first tribal and youngest-ever President in 2022. Her early life—marked by…
(Newshub Desk)Odisha demonstrated its commitment to disaster preparedness with a two-day statewide simulation exercise conducted on June 18–19, 2025. Spearheaded by the Office of the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) and the Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA), the event covered all 30 districts, reinforcing community resilience and inter-agency coordination. The exercise commenced with Table Top…
Bhubaneswar, June 19(Newshub Desk): After a harrowing accident near the Teesta River in Sikkim, two young boys from Odisha—16-year-old Swayam Supreet Nayak and 17-year-old Sairaj Jena—have been brought back safely to Bhubaneswar for advanced medical care. The duo, who had been initially treated at a local hospital in Sikkim, arrived at Bhubaneswar Railway Station and…
Bhubaneswar, June 19, (Newshub Desk): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Odisha on June 20 to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for railway projects worth over Rs 2,750 crore, marking a significant stride toward the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat – Viksit Odisha’. The visit coincides with the 11th anniversary of his government and one…
Bhubaneswar, June 19(Newshub Desk): In a groundbreaking move to strengthen Odisha’s knowledge infrastructure, Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi has announced that every block under her parliamentary constituency will soon house a modern library. The initiative, launched under the Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS), is backed by a Rs 53 lakh budget. These state-of-the-art…
(Newshub Desk)A political firestorm has erupted over the Bollywood film Kesari Chapter 2, after an FIR was filed against its makers for allegedly misrepresenting Bengal’s revolutionary role in India’s freedom struggle. The FIR, lodged at Bidhannagar South police station under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, names seven producers of the movie. The controversy…
Bhubaneswar, June 19(Newshub Desk): The Odisha government is intensifying emergency health measures following a surge in diarrhoea cases across several districts. With 64 confirmed infections and one fatality in Cuttack alone, district collectors have been empowered to temporarily close schools based on local severity. The School and Mass Education Department, in coordination with the Health…
Bhubaneswar, June 19(Newshub Desk): In a high-stakes run-up to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s anticipated public address in Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Majhi visited Janta Maidan at 11:30 AM today to oversee the final preparations. Joined by senior administrative officials, CM Majhi conducted a thorough inspection of the event site. The visit aimed to ensure that…
Bhubaneswar(Newshub Desk): The Sahitya Akademi has unveiled its Youth (Yuva) and Children’s (Bal) Literature Award winners for 2025, recognising literary talents across 23 and 24 Indian languages, respectively. In Odia, Subrat Kumar Senapati received the Yuva Puraskar for his short story anthology Kadambaban, which comprises 15 nuanced narratives reflecting a spectrum of emotions and social…
