A Journey of Odia Cinema, Culture and Identity Odia cinema has completed a remarkable journey of 90 years. It is a journey that began with one film and gradually grew into a rich world of stories, music, culture and social messages. The story of Odia cinema began with Sita Bibaha in 1936, a film that […]
As Odisha Prepares for Student Elections, a New Generation Faces an Old Question: Is Politics About Power or Purpose? BY SUDARSHAN CHHOTORAY THE CAMPUS AS A DEMOCRATIC BEGINNING A college campus is often remembered for its classrooms, friendships, examinations and dreams of a better future. But there is another side to campus life: the place […]
Indian cinema is mourning the loss of Nana Patekar, one of its most distinctive and uncompromising performers. The veteran actor died on 8 October 2026, aged 75, according to reports confirmed by his family and hospital sources. His passing closes a remarkable chapter in Hindi and Marathi cinema, but the characters he brought to life, […]
BHUBANESWAR, Aug 17th, 2026 InfoNews India News Service In a major crackdown against corruption in paddy procurement Odisha Vigilance today arrested Sanoj Kumar Mishra, former Secretary of Tusura Primary Agricultural Cooperative Society (PACS) Ltd., under Gudvela Block, Dist. Balangir and forwarded to the Hon’ble Court of Special Judge, Vigilance, Balangir.The arrest follows an extensive investigation […]
BHUBANESWAR, Aug 16th, 2026 InfoNews India News Service V. Ramesh Rao, a son of Chhatrapur, scripted a memorable chapter for Odisha and India at the Commonwealth Para Fencing Championship 2026 in Lagos, Nigeria, by claiming two gold medals. Competing against the Commonwealth’s best from August 9–13, Ramesh Rao stood atop the podium in both the […]
BHUBANESWAR, Aug 16th, 2026 InfoNews India News Service The Commissionerate Police, Bhubaneswar–Cuttack, in collaboration with FICCI FLO Bhubaneswar Chapter, organised an informative and interactive awareness programme on Cybercrime Prevention, Digital Safety and Traffic Consciousness, exclusively for members of FICCI FLO Bhubaneswar Chapter. The programme aimed at empowering women with practical knowledge to protect themselves, their […]
BHUBANESWAR, Aug 16th, 2026 InfoNews India News Service East Coast Railway has maintained a strong performance in freight transportation during the first four months of the financial year 2026–27. During the period from April to July 2026, ECoR recorded originating freight loading of 81.40 million tonnes (MT) The achievement reflects the sustained focus of East […]
100 Artisans Take the Stage BHUBANESWAR, Aug 14th, 2026 InfoNews India News Service Mahashakti Foundation, in collaboration with TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), organized a one-day programme titled “Samriddhi Utsav 2026 – Honouring the Artisans Who Build Our Heritage” at Shilpi Vihar, Kala Bhoomi, Pokhariput, Bhubaneswar. The festival was inaugurated by Mr. Pankaj Kumar […]
BHUBANESWAR, Aug 14th, 2026 InfoNews India News Service By Prof Bibhuti Bhushan Malik Every year, as 15 August approaches, India prepares to celebrate its Independence Day with the familiar symbols of the national flag, patriotic songs, ceremonial parades and speeches. Yet, beyond the rituals of celebration lies a deeper question that every Indian must ask: […]
BHUBANESWAR, Aug 14th, 2026 InfoNews India News Service Odisha’s two-day investment outreach in Delhi, led by Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, concluded Aug 8. with a strong response from industry, generating investment proposals worth â‚ą66,392 crore, with the potential to create 54,135 employment opportunities. Following the successful Odisha Food Pro 2026, the outreach brought […]
