Goa: The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa saw a remarkable addition to its Indian Panorama section with the screening of Hanu-Man, a visually captivating and culturally rich cinematic venture directed by Prasanth Varma. Set in the fictional village of Anjanadri, the film follows the transformative journey of Hanumanthu, a petty thief who…
Ganjam: Gram Vikas, a leading organization in rural development, marked a significant chapter in Jagriti Yatra 2024 by hosting 500 young changemakers at its campus in Mohuda, Odisha. This stop on the 15-day, 8,000-kilometer entrepreneurial train journey highlighted the transformative impact of grassroots innovation and sustainable development. For over four decades, Gram Vikas has been…
New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: The cruelty-free and chemical dye-free ‘Karuna Silk’ from Odisha has become a major attraction at the ongoing India International Trade Fair (IITF) in New Delhi. Promoted by the Handlooms, Textiles & Handicrafts Department of Odisha, this innovative silk variant is redefining sustainable and ethical textile production. Visitors to the ‘Odisha Mandap’ at Bharat…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet on Saturday approved key amendments to the Industrial Policy Resolution (IPR) 2015, aimed at facilitating timely submission of incentive claims by eligible investors and aligning the policy with sectoral frameworks for smoother administration. According to an official release, the amendments address challenges faced by industrial units in claiming incentives, often due…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju inaugurated the Conference of Chairpersons of State and Union Territory Haj Committees today. The event, held under the aegis of the Haj Committee of India and the Ministry of Minority Affairs, witnessed the participation of key dignitaries, including Minister of State for Minority…
Bhubaneswar: In a landmark decision aimed at bolstering higher education in Odisha, the state cabinet on Saturday approved amendments to the Odisha Universities Act, 1989. The changes are intended to address longstanding challenges in governance, recruitment, and academic excellence across universities in the state. An official statement highlighted that the amendments will empower universities with…
New Delhi: Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, chaired the Odisha Renewable Energy Roundtable in New Delhi on November 22, 2024. Organized by the Society for Legal and Policy Research and Idam Infrastructure Advisory Pvt. Ltd., the event brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and…
New Delhi: The 6th ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Joint Committee meeting concluded successfully at Vanijya Bhawan in New Delhi. The two-day meeting, co-chaired by Rajesh Agrawal, Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce, India, and Mastura Ahmad Mustafa, Deputy Secretary General (Trade), Ministry of Investment, Trade & Industry, Malaysia, saw participation from all 10 ASEAN…
Oslo, Norway: Sunil Barthwal, Secretary of the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, embarked on a key visit to Norway on November 22, 2024, aiming to strengthen trade and investment ties and advance the implementation of the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) signed earlier this year in March. This landmark agreement, involving…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah reaffirmed the government’s commitment to transforming the lives of farmers and rural communities through the cooperative movement while addressing the 91st General Council meeting of the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) in New Delhi. Shah emphasized that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, the…
