Jagatsinghpur: A group of 30 heritage enthusiasts embarked on an immersive journey to explore Odisha’s architectural and spiritual heritage as part of the second edition of Jagatsinghpur Heritage Walks (JHW) yesterday.
Bhubaneswar: With the impending heatwave approaching, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has rolled out an extensive action plan to safeguard the health and well-being of its citizens. The plan was discussed in a preparatory meeting held at Ekamra Hall, BMC headquarters, chaired by BMC Commissioner Rajesh Prabhakar Patil. The meeting brought together senior officials to…
Bhubaneswar: Bollywood actor and motivational speaker Ashish Vidyarthi delivered an inspiring speech to a large gathering of students at the inauguration of the sixth edition of ‘SOA Proxima’, the annual mega HR conclave organized by the Institute of Technical Education and Research (ITER), the faculty of engineering and technology of Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi held a key review meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan today, focused on enhancing the Energy Department’s preparedness for the summer season and expanding the reach of the PM Surya Ghar Yojana (rooftop solar scheme) across Odisha. The meeting aimed to address power supply issues and promote renewable energy solutions…
Bhubaneswar: A key review meeting of the Sports and Youth Services Department was held today at the Kalinga Stadium under the leadership of Sports Minister Suryabanshi Suraj. The meeting centered around the master plan for the construction of block-level stadiums and the development of the grassroots sports ecosystem in Odisha. Minister Suryabanshi Suraj highlighted that…
Gir, Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 7th meeting of the National Board for Wildlife at Gir National Park, where he reviewed India’s wildlife conservation efforts and launched several major initiatives. The meeting highlighted India’s success in expanding protected areas and key species-specific programs, including Project Tiger, Project Elephant, and Project Snow Leopard. During…
New Delhi: In a significant step towards regional collaboration, India and Nepal signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to enhance cooperation in the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector, including waste management. The signing ceremony, held at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan in New Delhi, was attended by Union Minister of Jal Shakti, C R Patil,…
New Delhi: In a significant step toward clean energy and sustainable transportation, the Government of India has sanctioned five pilot projects to deploy hydrogen-powered buses and trucks under the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM). These projects will see 37 hydrogen-powered vehicles operating across ten key transport routes in the country, with the aim of evaluating…
Bhubaneswar: In a deeply emotional yet inspiring act of compassion, the parents of Janmesh Lenka, a 16-month-old child, made the courageous decision to donate their son’s organs, offering a second chance at life to two patients in need. Janmesh, who became the youngest organ donor in Odisha, had been receiving treatment at AIIMS Bhubaneswar after…
Los Angeles: Zoe Saldaña secured her first Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her powerful performance in “Emilia Pérez”, marking a historic and emotional moment in her career. The win capped off a dominant awards season, with Saldaña previously earning top honors at the Golden Globes, British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs), Critics Choice Awards,…
