Second Pravasi Nrutya Sangam Celebrates Odissi Dance on a Global Stage

Bhubaneswar: The enchanting rhythm and grace of Odisha’s classical Odissi dance and its vibrant folk traditions took center stage at the Second Pravasi Nrutya Sangam, held today at the Utkal Rangamanch auditorium of the Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odissi Research Centre. Organized by the Odisha Paribar Directorate in collaboration with the U.S.-based Nrutyasadhana and supported by…

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Deputy CM Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo Reviews Preparations for ‘Krushi Odisha 2025’

Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, chaired a high-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhavan today to review the preparations for the upcoming ‘Krushi Odisha 2025’. The three-day event is scheduled to take place from January 3 to 5 at the Baramunda Biju Patnaik Ground in…

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Minister Emphasizes Farmers’ Stake in Paddy Procurement, Monthly PDS Ration in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Minister for Food Supply and Consumer Welfare Krushna Chandra Patra conducted a comprehensive review of the Department’s activities at a meeting held at Lokseva Bhawan Conference Hall today. The meeting saw the presence of Principal Secretary Sanjay Kumar Singh, Managing Director of State Civil Supply Corporation Shubham Saxena, and other senior officials. At the outset,…

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India and France Partner to Develop Yuga Yugeen Bharat National Museum

New Delhi: The Ministry of Culture has announced a landmark partnership with France Museums Développement (FMD) to develop the Yuga Yugeen Bharat National Museum (YYBNM) into a world-class cultural institution. This ambitious project, an integral part of the Central Vista Redevelopment Project, will span approximately 1,55,000 square meters across the iconic North and South Blocks…

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DRDO, IIT Delhi, and Industry Sign 10 Tripartite Agreements for Indigenous Military Applications

New Delhi: The DRDO-Industry-Academia Centre of Excellence (DIA-CoE) organized an event titled ‘DRDO-Industry-Academia – Global Approach to Readiness of Indigenous Military Applications’ (DIA-GARIMA) at IIT Delhi on December 19, 2024. The event witnessed the signing of 10 significant tripartite agreements between DRDO, IIT Delhi, and industry partners. These agreements aim to foster advancements in indigenous…

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NITI Aayog Releases Report on S.A.F.E. Accommodations for Industrial Workers

New Delhi: NITI Aayog has unveiled a comprehensive report titled “S.A.F.E. Accommodation – Worker Housing for Manufacturing Growth”, underscoring the critical need for secure, affordable, flexible, and efficient (S.A.F.E.) housing solutions for industrial workers. The report identifies key challenges in worker housing, proposes actionable solutions, and emphasizes interventions to scale up these accommodations nationwide. The initiative…

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Startup Odisha Hosts Build-Up Event for Utkarsh Odisha 2025 at SOA

Bhubaneswar: The Atal Incubation Centre (AIC-SOA Foundation) at Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) Deemed to be University hosted a Build-Up event for Utkarsh Odisha 2025 on Wednesday, organized by Startup Odisha. The event brought together industry leaders, policymakers, academicians, and students from various SOA institutes as part of the Utkarsh Odisha 2025 Awareness Program, which aims…

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India-Pakistan ICC Matches to Be Played at Neutral Venues Until 2027

Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that all matches between India and Pakistan in ICC events through 2027, including the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, will take place at neutral venues. This decision, confirmed by the ICC Executive Board on Thursday, aims to ensure smooth operations amid the ongoing geopolitical tensions between the…

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Odisha Chief Secretary Focuses on Governance Reforms with Weekly Departmental Reviews

Bhubaneswar: In a move to enhance governance and improve public service delivery, Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja has directed all department secretaries to conduct weekly reviews of their respective departments. This initiative aims to ensure the efficient implementation of the Odisha Public Service Rights Act, a critical framework for addressing the needs of the common…

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Rajnath Singh Emphasizes Importance of High-End Technologies for India’s Defence and Innovation Goals

New Delhi: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted the critical role of high-end technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing in strengthening India’s defence capabilities and fostering innovation. Addressing the inaugural session of the Indian National Academy of Engineering’s (INAE) Annual Convention at IIT Delhi on December 19, 2024, Rajnath Singh urged scientists and…

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