The Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in Odisha capital will be developed to a carbon-neutral airport of world standard. Transforming BPIA into one of the best airports in the world having finest international practices. BPIA has been selected as the country’s first airport to have indigenous, cost-effective and environment-friendly air traffic management systems in compliance with the Centre’s Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives.

Noted filmmaker Himansu Sekhar Khatua took charge as Director of Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) in Kolkata. Himansu was appointed as the Director of SRFTI in June after the approval of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).

An Odia woman from Ganjam district has brought laurels to the state after winning a title in international beauty contest Haut Monde Mrs India Worldwide 2022.

Bhagyalaxmi Behera from Berhampur was crowned ‘Mrs. Maharani of India’ in the grand finale of the beauty contest held at Hilton Garden Inn in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on July 30. After winning the title, Bhagyalaxmi returned to her native on Thursday.