Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has streamlined the paddy procurement process during the ongoing kharif season to ensure that registered farmers receive the Minimum Support Price (MSP) directly in their bank accounts within 48 hours of selling their produce at mandis. To facilitate this initiative, officials have been deployed at multiple levels to oversee the seamless transfer…
Singapore: India’s Gukesh Dommaraju held reigning champion Ding Liren of China to a draw in Game 4 of their 14-game FIDE World Chess Championship Final Match at the Resorts World Sentosa here on Friday, overcoming another surprise opening to fight for equality in a game in which both players spent time trying to keep the game…
New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah and India women’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Friday unveiled the team’s new ODI jersey ahead of their upcoming three-match tour of Australia. But Harmanpreet said the new India jersey will be worn by the team during their home ODI series against the…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chauhan today presided over a review meeting on the implementation of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) at Krishi Bhawan. The meeting focused on the scheme’s performance, recent innovations, and strategies for enhancing transparency and accountability. The minister highlighted significant milestones achieved under…
Bhubaneswar: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, inaugurated the 59th Directors General of Police/Inspectors General of Police (DGsP/IGsP) Conference in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, today. The high-profile three-day event is being held in a hybrid format, with senior police leaders from across the country attending both in person and virtually. Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
New Delhi: Harivansh, Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, delivered the esteemed Dr. Rajendra Prasad Memorial Lecture 2024 at the Akashvani Rang Bhavan Auditorium. The lecture, an annual Akashvani tradition since 1969, commemorates the birth anniversary of India’s first President, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, celebrated on December 3. This year’s lecture, titled “Vaishvik Kshitij par Bharat ki…
Port Blair: In a boost to its operational capabilities, the Indian Navy inducted two 25-tonne Bollard Pull (BP) Tugs, Bhishm and Bahubali, in a ceremony held at Naval Ship Repair Yard (NSRY), Shakti Vihar Port Blair (SVP), on November 28, 2024. Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan, Commander-in-Chief, Andaman & Nicobar Command, presided over the event, marking…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, inaugurated a special exhibition titled ‘Shunyata: Emptiness’ at the National Museum, New Delhi, today. The event witnessed the presence of dignitaries, diplomats, experts, researchers, artists, and museum professionals, with Dr. B.R. Mani, Director General of the National Museum, in attendance. Speaking at the inauguration,…
Bhubaneswar: Odia feature film Lahari, written and directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Amartya Bhattacharyya, is set to make its world premiere at the prestigious 30th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF). Produced by Jhilik Motion Pictures, Lahari will be showcased in the Indian Languages Competition section, marking it as the sole Odia film in competition this…
New Delhi: The Government of India is unwavering in its commitment to equipping the nation’s youth with skills and tools to drive India towards becoming a Viksit Bharat by 2047, stated Minister of State for Textiles, Pabitra Margherita. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, the Minister outlined transformative initiatives by the Ministry of Textiles,…
