Raja festival: A vibrant celebration of womanhood, earth, and Odia heritage

Raja festival: A vibrant celebration of womanhood, earth, and Odia heritage

Follow Us on Google News Bhubaneswar, June 14 (IANS) As the sun rises over Odisha, streets and courtyards come alive with the sounds of laughter, the rhythm of folk songs, and the swaying of girls on beautifully adorned wooden swings. With hands adorned in mehendi, feet painted with crimson alta, and hearts filled with joy, … Read more

Never knew she was spying, says Odia YouTuber Priyanka on links with Jyoti Malhotra

Never knew she was spying, says Odia YouTuber Priyanka on links with Jyoti Malhotra

Follow Us on Google News Bhubaneswar, May 18 (IANS) Odia YouTuber Priyanka Senapati has issued a public clarification after her name surfaced in connection with Jyoti Malhotra, a YouTuber recently arrested on charges of spying for Pakistan. Reports claimed that Senapati had visited Pakistan a few days ago and shared videos and posts on Instagram. … Read more

‘Odia Pakhya’ programme: Odisha Guv praises state govt for celebrating rich cultural heritage

'Odia Pakhya' programme: Odisha Guv praises state govt for celebrating rich cultural heritage

Follow Us on Google News Bhubaneswar, April 14 (IANS) Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Monday commended the state government for observing ‘Odia Pakhya’ 2025, a fortnight long celebration dedicated to the glory of the state’s rich cultural heritage. While addressing the gathering at the concluding ceremony of Odia Pakhya here, Kambhampati termed the noble … Read more

CM Majhi, Governor extend greetings on Odia New Year

CM Majhi, Governor extend greetings on Odia New Year

Follow Us on Google News Bhubaneswar, April 14 (IANS) Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday extended heartfelt greetings to Odias across the globe on the occasion of Mahabishuba Sankranti and the traditional Odia New Year. Calling upon the people to strive for a brighter future, Majhi urged all Odias to work with dedication to … Read more

Prez Murmu leads nation in extending greetings on Odia new year Pana Sankranti

Prez Murmu leads nation in extending greetings on Odia new year Pana Sankranti

Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) On the auspicious occasion of ‘Pana Sankranti’, also known as ‘Maha Vishuba Sankranti’, President Droupadi Murmu, on Monday, led the nation in extending warm greetings to the people of Odisha and Odia communities across the globe. Taking to the social media platform X, President Murmu … Read more

Odisha Culture Minister urges to wear Odia traditional clothes on April 3

Odisha Culture Minister urges to wear Odia traditional clothes on April 3

Follow Us on Google News Bhubaneswar, April 2 (IANS) The Odisha Culture Minister Suryabanshi Suraj on Wednesday urged the people of Odisha to wear traditional Odia ethnic wear on April 3, as part of the 14-day long celebration of the heritage of Odisha ‘Odia Pakhya 2025’ which started from April 1. The “Ama Poshak, Ama … Read more

Odisha CM urges people to celebrate ‘Odia Pakhya’

Odisha CM urges people to celebrate ‘Odia Pakhya’

Follow Us on Google News Bhubaneswar, April 1 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday urged all the people of the state to celebrate ‘Odia Pakhya’, a fortnight-long celebration of Odisha heritage, between April 1 to 14, by following Odisha tradition, food, attire, language, etc. While addressing the gathering during the state-level celebration … Read more

Email Odia Poet Ramakanta Ratha Passes Away, CM Majhi Expresses Grief

Email Odia Poet Ramakanta Ratha Passes Away, CM Majhi Expresses Grief

Follow Us on Google News Bhubaneswar, March 16 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the demise of renowned modern Odia poet and Padma Bhushan awardee Ramakanta Rath. As a mark of respect, CM Majhi has also directed that the last rites of the literary legend be performed with … Read more

Legendary Odia actor Uttam Mohanty passes away

Legendary Odia actor Uttam Mohanty passes away

Bhubaneswar, Feb 28 (IANS) Veteran Odia actor Uttam Mohanty passed away on Thursday night while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Haryana’s Gurugram. He was 66. Several dignitaries, including Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, mourned the death of the legendary actor of Odia cinema. Expressing grief, CM Majhi on Friday described Mohanty as a “guiding … Read more