Bargarh: Bollywood actress Dia Mirza, known for her advocacy of indigenous craftsmanship, showcased her support for homegrown and handmade creations as she walked the ramp adorned in a stunning Sambalpuri saree. The occasion was the commencement of the Bargarh Handloom Summit 2024, held in the western town of Odisha on Thursday. The two-day summit was…
Bangalore: India’s first solar mission, Aditya L1, is approaching its destination and is set to be injected into its final orbit on the evening of January 6. Launched on September 2, the spacecraft is on track to enter a ‘halo orbit’ around Lagrange Point 1 (L1), one of the five stable points in the Sun-Earth…
Coal India Limited (CIL) has entered into a MoU with National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) for “Setting up of Multi Skill Development Institutes (MSDIs)”.
Union Cabinet approves signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and United States for International Development/India (USAID/India) for supporting Indian Railways to achieve Mission Net Zero Carbon Emission
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has granted approval to declare Ayodhya Airport as an International Airport and designate it as “Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhyadham.”
Sonepur: Harihar Jor, nestled in Sonepur district, has become the newest addition to Odisha’s eco-tourism repertoire, unveiled as a picturesque destination for nature enthusiasts. The inauguration ceremony, led by Regional Chief Conservator of Forest Ashwini Kar and Collector Bimalendu Ray, marked the opening of a project offering boating facilities, restrooms, picnic spots, toilets, and parking…
Bhubaneswar: The curtains fell on the Senior Artistic Gymnastics National Championship at the Gymnastics Centre in Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, with gymnasts delivering captivating performances on the final day. Railways’ Pranati Das shone brightly, securing two Gold medals in Uneven Bars and Floor Exercise, along with a second-place finish in the all-around women’s category. Pranati Nayak,…
Bhubaneswar: The annual headcount of migratory birds in and around Chilika Lake for the fiscal year 2023-24 concluded today evening, revealing a remarkable influx of 11,37,759 avian guests representing 187 different species to Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon, according to sources from the Forest Department. Conducted across five Forest ranges—Balugaon, Chilika, Tangi, Satapada, and Rambha—in…
Agartala: In a significant stride towards expanding access to electricity, the Centre has allocated Rs 81 crore to Tripura for the establishment of 274 solar micro grids in remote regions of the northeastern state, benefitting over 9,000 households. The project, initiated by the Ministry of Development of Northeast Region (DoNER), aims to illuminate hamlets in…
Bhubaneswar: After a three-year hiatus, Odisha’s tableau featuring the intricate art of Pattachitra from the heritage craft hub of Raghurajpur village has been selected for the upcoming Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. The Ministry of Defence’s approval has paved the way for Odisha to showcase its cultural richness on Kartavyapath during the 75th Republic…
