New Delhi: Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr will arrive in New Delhi on Monday for a five-day state visit focused on enhancing cooperation in defence, trade, and regional security. This marks his first official visit to India since taking office in 2022. President Marcos will be accompanied by First Lady Louise Araneta Marcos and…
Bhubaneswar: A wave of sorrow swept through Bayabari village in Puri district on Sunday morning as the final rites of the Balanga assault victim were performed amid tight security and emotional scenes. The 17-year-old girl, who succumbed to severe burn injuries days after being set ablaze, was buried following collective prayers and traditional Islamic rites….
Bhubaneswar: To empowere women in the workforce, the Odisha government has amended labour regulations to allow women to work night shifts in shops, industries, and commercial establishments—subject to specific safety guidelines and employee consent. The Labour Department issued a notification outlining the revised provisions under the Odisha Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1956. The amendment…
Bhubaneswar: Renowned former bureaucrat and cultural enthusiast Subas Pani, whose career bridged high-level administration and deep-rooted artistic engagement, passed away at the age of 76 at his residence in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. A former Chief Secretary of Odisha and a distinguished Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, Pani is survived by his wife and two daughters….
New Delhi: Shibu Soren, the towering figure of Jharkhand politics and founding father of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), passed away on Monday morning at the age of 81. He was undergoing treatment for kidney-related complications and had been on life support for the past month. His son, Chief Minister Hemant Soren, announced the news…
Bhubaneswar: To ensure nutritional equity among school children, the Odisha government has announced the inclusion of fruits in the midday meal menu for students who do not consume eggs. The decision will benefit thousands of vegetarian students under the PM POSHAN (Midday Meal) scheme. The School and Mass Education (S&ME) Department issued a directive today…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today disbursed the 20th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme to nearly 34.85 lakh farmers in Odisha, amounting to ₹697 crore, during a state-level event held at ICAR-CIFA, Bhubaneswar. The programme was organized by the Department of Agriculture and Farmer Empowerment. The disbursal coincided with…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant push towards citizen-centric governance and timely redressal of public grievances, the Housing and Urban Development Department of Odisha today organized a Camp Court at UNNATI Bhawan, Bhubaneswar, for the speedy disposal of appeal cases under the Odisha Development Authorities (ODA) Act, 1982. The special court was chaired by Usha Padhee, Principal…
Bhubaneswar: Two Odia films — Puskara and The Sea and Seven Villages — have earned national recognition at the 71st National Film Awards. Puskara, directed by Subhransu Das, bagged the award for Best Odia Feature Film. Based on the Odia novel Nadabindu by author Shankar Tripathy, the film traces the life of its protagonist Neelakantha…
New Delhi: The winners of the 71st National Film Awards for the year 2023 were announced today, recognizing outstanding achievements in Indian cinema. This edition saw 332 entries in the feature film category, 115 non-feature films, along with 27 books and 16 critics’ submissions. The critically acclaimed film ‘12th Fail’ won the Best Feature Film…
