Bhubaneswar: The 5th EMRS National Cultural and Literary Fest, along with the Kala Utsav 2024, titled UDBHAV, was inaugurated today in a grand ceremony in Bhubaneswar. Over 1,400 students from 22 states have gathered to participate in this national event, which celebrates the cultural and literary diversity of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS). The inaugural…
Bhubaneswar: The heritage well adjacent to the historic Ananta Vasudeva temple in Bhubaneswar has been filled in, sparking controversy and concern from heritage advocates and local stakeholders. Located within a protected zone around the 13th-century temple, the well was once used for preparing temple prasad (sacred offerings) before piped water became accessible. Concrete platforms are…
Kolkata: The National Test House (NTH) recently completed a customized testing initiative for the “LED Tower Mast Light,” specifically engineered for severe environmental conditions such as sub-zero, high-altitude regions and extreme hot, dusty deserts. This specialized testing, carried out by the Lamp and Photometric Laboratory of NTH (Eastern Region) in Kolkata, is aimed at ensuring…
Mumbai: The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), in partnership with the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), organized a workshop on “Digitalisation of Financial Education: A Modern Approach for Investor Protection and Capital Market Development” at the BSE International Convention Hall in Mumbai. The workshop brought…
New Delhi: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted the government’s unwavering commitment to establishing an “Adaptive Defence” framework to address the shifting challenges of modern warfare. Speaking at the inaugural Delhi Defence Dialogue (DDD), organized by the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA) on the theme “Adaptive Defence: Navigating the Changing Landscape…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Education Shri Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated a two-day National Workshop on Higher and Technical Education, engaging Secretaries of States and Union Territories in New Delhi today. Minister of State for Education and Development of the North Eastern Region, Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, was also present. The event brought together prominent officials, including…
New Delhi: A special webinar focused on “Citizen-Centric Services provided by Panchayati Raj Institutions” took place on November 11, 2024, under the National e-Governance Webinar Series (NeGW 2023–24). Jointly organized by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) and the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), the event provided a platform for dialogue on…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government issued a stern warning to all public servants on Monday, instructing them to refrain from exerting undue influence to secure favorable transfers and postings. Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja conveyed the directive in a letter addressed to secretaries of all government departments and district collectors, emphasizing adherence to established conduct rules. Chief Secretary…
Puri: The vibrant mutt culture of Puri, a cornerstone of the town’s spiritual and religious fabric, was at the heart of the fourth edition of the Puri Heritage Walks (PHW) held yesterday. Titled Mahodadhi Monastic Trail: Exploring the Ancient Monasteries, the walk attracted nearly 50 heritage enthusiasts from across Odisha, who embarked on a journey…
New Delhi: Prof. Manoranjan Parida, the Director of the Central Road Research Institute (CRRI), New Delhi, has been elected as the President of the Indian Roads Congress (IRC) during the organization’s Annual Session held in Raipur on November 11. IRC, the largest professional body for highway engineers in India, focuses on developing and improving highway infrastructure,…
