Vijaywada: In a historic moment, Vijayawada proudly unveiled the world’s tallest Ambedkar statue, the “Statue of Social Justice,” on January 19. Soaring to an impressive height of 206 feet (125-foot-tall statue erected on an 81-foot podium), the statue now stands as an iconic symbol of Dr B.R. Ambedkar’s enduring legacy. The unveiling ceremony marked a…
Cuttack: Sushree Dibyadarshini, the proficient spin-bowling all-rounder from Odisha, has emerged as the lone player from the state to secure a coveted spot in the East Zone Team for the upcoming Senior Women’s Inter Zonal One Day Trophy organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for the 2023-24 season. According to…
Mumbai: In a significant development for cricket enthusiasts and corporate entities alike, the Tata Group has successfully retained the title rights for the Indian Premier League (IPL) until 2028.
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards industrial development, the Odisha government inked 11 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with various corporate houses during the first day of the 24th edition of Enterprise Odisha in Jharsuguda. The industrial projects associated with these MoUs are collectively valued at Rs 23,389.43 crore. The MoUs were signed as part of…
New Delhi: India is all set to host the 71st Miss World pageant, marking a significant return after a hiatus of 28 years. The announcement was made by the organizers, and the event is slated to be streamed and telecast globally. Taking to social media platform X, the official page of Miss World quoted Chairman…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to ensure the widespread awareness and effective implementation of various schemes and programs under the 5T Initiatives for sustainable growth across all sections of society, the State Government has announced a comprehensive state-wide awareness campaign titled “Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha, Sahari” under the UNNATI initiative. The campaign is set to commence…
Bhubaneswar: The World Bank’s Mid-Term Review Mission convened in Bhubaneswar on January 18, to assess the progress of the Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP). The session witnessed active participation from key international and national entities, including the Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS), Central Water Commission (CWC), World Bank, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), and…
New Delhi: In a notable recognition of its commitment to digital innovation, REC Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power and a leading Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC), has been bestowed with the prestigious SCOPE Excellence Award in the Special Institutional Category (Digitalization). The award ceremony, held at Vigyan Bhawan in…
New Delhi: In a historic move, the Supreme Court of India conferred Senior Advocate status on 11 women lawyers in a singular day, marking a significant departure from the past. The decision, made during a full-court meeting under the leadership of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, saw the promotion of a total of 56…
Shillong: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, addressed the 71st Plenary Session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) in Shillong today. During his speech, Shri Amit Shah emphasized the significant strides made in the Northeast region over the last decade under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Shri Shah…
