Bhubaneswar: As Diwali approaches, the Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) has issued comprehensive guidelines for celebrating the festival responsibly, emphasizing restricted firecracker use to reduce noise and air pollution. Diwali falls on November 1 this year, and the OSPCB has set specific measures to ensure a safer, eco-friendly celebration. According to the new guidelines,…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is exploring the use of cow dung cakes as an eco-friendly alternative to firewood for cremations at Swargadwara in Puri, Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Minister Gokula Nanda Mallik announced on Tuesday. This green initiative aims to reduce environmental impact while respecting Hindu religious practices associated with achieving “moksha” (spiritual liberation)….
New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, today inaugurated the ‘Run for Unity’ event in New Delhi as part of the National Unity Day celebrations, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on October 31. The event saw the participation of several dignitaries, including Union Cabinet Ministers Manohar Lal…
New Delhi: In a significant step toward making cancer treatment more affordable, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has directed manufacturers to lower the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) of three key anti-cancer drugs: Trastuzumab, Osimertinib, and Durvalumab. This directive, issued through an official memorandum (O.M.) dated October 28, 2024, is aligned with the government’s commitment…
New Delhi: In a landmark event aligned with Dhanvantari Jayanti and the 9th Ayurveda Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched, inaugurated, and laid the foundation stone for healthcare projects totaling over Rs. 12,850 crore at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) today. These initiatives underscore the Prime Minister’s commitment to expanding quality healthcare services…
Bhubaneswar: The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is set to showcase an array of diverse films from across India in its 55th edition, which will be held in Panaji, Goa, from November 20-28, 2024. This year, the prestigious Indian Panorama section has announced a robust selection of 25 feature films and 20 non-feature films, with notable representation from Odisha.
Karanjia: Panchpir Women’s Degree College marked the closing ceremony of its 20-day self-defence training program for the 2023-24 session, which began on September 23. The initiative, designed to empower young women with essential self-defence skills, received positive engagement from students.
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s celebrated cultural heritage, embodied in its unique festivals, faces a gradual shift as external influences begin reshaping local traditions. In response, Odisha Manaska (Odisha on My Mind), an initiative by All Things Odisha, convened its third circle on Saturday (October 26), focusing on “Festivals of Odisha and Unchecked Cultural Imports.”
Bhubaneswar: The Women and Child Development (W&CD) Department, in collaboration with UNICEF, organized a state-level stakeholder consultation on tackling child trafficking at the State Institute of Women and Child Development in Bhubaneswar today. The consultation aimed to address the persistent issue of child trafficking in Odisha and develop collaborative strategies to prevent this crime. Deputy…
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, highlighted the transformative impact of cotton cultivation on Odisha’s agricultural sector during a workshop held at Krushi Bhavan on Monday. Addressing a gathering of farmers, scientists, and agricultural officials, Singh Deo described cotton as the “white gold” of Odisha, emphasizing…
