New Delhi: In a groundbreaking move for the Indian fashion industry, Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh launched the ‘VisioNxt Fashion Forecasting Initiative,’ a bilingual web portal and India-specific Fashion Trend Book titled Paridhi 24×25. The launch took place in the presence of Union Minister of State for Textiles and External Affairs Pabitra Margherita and…
Paris: India made history at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games as Dharambir and Pranav Soorma secured a historic one-two finish in the men’s F51 club throw event, marking the first time India has won a medal in this event at the Paralympics.
Paris: Harvinder Singh has etched his name in history by securing India’s first-ever gold medal in archery at the Paris Paralympics 2024.
Bhubaneswar: Prithviraj Harichandan, Odisha’s Minister for Law, Works, and Excise, has directed departmental officers to expedite the completion of the pending works related to the EKAMRA heritage project. During a review meeting held today, the Minister emphasized the need for better coordination among the concerned departments to ensure timely progress on the landmark project. The…
Bhubaneswar: The highly anticipated Bali Yatra, one of Odisha’s most famous cultural and commercial festivals, is set to commence in Cuttack on November 15 this year. Cuttack District Collector, Dattatraya Bhausaheb Shinde, announced the festival’s opening date while sharing details about preparations underway for the event. While the duration of the Bali Yatra is yet to…
Bhubaneswar: A Central team visited poultry farms in Puri district’s Nimapara block on Wednesday to evaluate the ongoing bird flu outbreak, marking a critical step in controlling the spread of avian influenza in the region. The three-member team, comprising experts from the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD)—Dr. Abhijit Mitra, Dr. Adhiraj Mishra, and…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant administrative move, the Odisha government has announced the dissolution of all Special Development Councils (SDCs) across the state. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has approved the decision to disband all 23 councils, effectively ending their operations. The SDCs were originally established by the Naveen Patnaik-led government with the goal of promoting…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced that there is no deadline for the registration process of the Subhadra Yojana, addressing recent concerns amid a surge in activity at post offices and registration centers. The announcement aims to alleviate the rush for updating Aadhaar cards associated with the scheme. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida officially inaugurated a…
Bhubaneswar:Odisha’s horticulture sector reached a new milestone today with its first-ever export of dragon fruit. From the Biju Patnaik International Airport cargo terminal in Bhubaneswar, four quintals of dragon fruit, organically grown in Patnagarh, Balangir district, were dispatched to Dubai via Indigo Cargo. This export signifies a new chapter for Odisha’s horticulture industry, which has…
New Delhi: In celebration of Teachers’ Day, the Amrit Udyan will be exclusively open to all teachers tomorrow, September 5, 2024. The garden, which is part of the Rashtrapati Bhavan, will welcome educators through Gate No. 35, located near North Avenue Road. To facilitate their visit, a free shuttle bus service will be available from…
