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IGNCA Hosts 8th International Ancient Arts Festival and Symposium, Showcasing the Healing Power of Art and Spirituality

New Delhi: The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), in partnership with the Rays of Wisdom Society and supported by the Ministry of Culture, hosted the 8th International Ancient Arts Festival and Symposium from November 8 to 10, 2024. This event highlighted the interplay of art, religion, and healing, featuring an exhibition titled…

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First Asian Buddhist Summit Convenes in New Delhi, Showcases Buddhist Teachings for Modern Society

New Delhi: The inaugural Asian Buddhist Summit, organized by India’s Ministry of Culture and the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), took place in New Delhi on November 5-6, 2024, drawing 700 participants from 32 countries, including leading monastic figures, scholars, diplomats, and experts in Buddhist studies. Themed “Role of Buddha Dhamma in Strengthening Asia,” the summit…

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Indian Naval Vessel INSV Tarini Reaches Fremantle on Historic Circumnavigation Journey

Fremantle, Australia: After an arduous 39-day voyage covering 4,900 nautical miles from Goa, the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini arrived at its first port of call in Fremantle, Australia, on 9 November 2024 at 1700 local time. The journey is part of Navika Sagar Parikrama II, an ambitious global circumnavigation expedition undertaken by two…

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Odisha CM Urges Millet Offering to Goddess Laxmi During Manabasa Ritual to Boost Millet Awareness

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today appealed to the people of Odisha to offer millet prasad to Goddess Laxmi during the Manabasa ritual in the upcoming Hindu month of Margashira. The call was made while the Chief Minister inaugurated a two-day international symposium on ‘Shree Anna & Forgotten Foods’ in Bhubaneswar, aiming to…

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Odisha to Host 5th EMRS National Cultural and Literary Festival ‘UDBHAV’ in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: Odisha is gearing up to host the 5th EMRS National Cultural and Literary Festival & Kala Utsav—‘UDBHAV,’ from November 12 to 15, 2024. Organized by the Department of STSC Development & M&BCW, Government of Odisha, and funded by the National Educational Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), the event will be held at Sikhya O…

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Chief Minister's Grievance Cell Closed on July 29 Due to Vidhan Sabha Session

Odisha CM Approves Implementation of NEP-2020 in Higher Education from 2024-25 Academic Year

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday officially approved the rollout of the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP-2020) across higher education institutions in the state, with implementation set to begin in the current academic year (2024-25). The new policy will be applied in all public universities and affiliated colleges under the Odisha Higher…

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Sambalpur Zoo’s Leopards Raja and Rani Spark Hope for First Cub Births in Odisha Zoo Since 1982

Bhubaneswar: Sambalpur Zoo celebrated a landmark moment as its newly paired leopards, Raja and Rani, began mating soon after being introduced to the same enclosure, sparking hopes for the birth of leopard cubs in Odisha’s zoos—the first since 1982 at Nandankanan Zoo. The male leopard, Raja, aged eight, was rescued from Nuapada district in November…

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Nominations for Padma Awards 2025 Open

Odisha Govt Announces ₹30,000 Monthly Honorarium for Padma Awardees

Bhubaneswar: In a landmark decision, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced a monthly honorarium of ₹30,000 for all living Padma awardees from Odisha. This move will benefit 55 distinguished recipients, recognizing their contributions to society and honoring their achievements on behalf of the state. The newly introduced honorarium is expected to cost the state…

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Odisha Govt Announces Minor Reshuffle of Senior IAS Officers

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Saturday issued a notification for a minor reshuffle of senior IAS officers, with several key appointments and additional charges being reassigned to streamline governance across departments. As per the notification from the General Administration & Public Grievance Department, 1993-batch IAS officer Deoranjan Kumar Singh, currently serving as Additional Chief Secretary…

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