Bhubaneswar: Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary of the Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Department, Odisha, has been nominated by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MHUA) to represent India at the prestigious Affordable Housing Workshop organized by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Seoul, South Korea. The four-day workshop, which began today, brings together policymakers,…
New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: The unique fragrance of Odisha’s aromatic rice varieties has captivated visitors at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2024 in New Delhi. Hosted at the ‘Odisha Mandap,’ the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment showcased the state’s diverse agricultural produce, including aromatic rice and millet-based products, drawing significant attention from shoppers and food…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, today marked the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of the National Federation of State Co-operative Banks Limited (NAFSCOB) and the national meeting of Rural Cooperative Banks at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The event was attended by several dignitaries, including Union Ministers of State for Cooperation,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is home to 2,098 elephants, according to data presented by Forest and Environment Minister Ganesh R Singhkhuntia in the State Assembly today. The Angul forest circle recorded the highest elephant population with 779, followed by Baripada with 431, Berhampur with 177, and Bhubaneswar with 140. Minister Singhkhuntia highlighted that elephants migrate across forests…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has proposed the establishment of a state-of-the-art disaster management centre in Bhubaneswar to strengthen Odisha’s preparedness and resilience against natural calamities. During a meeting with the Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT), Majhi urged the Central Government to extend its support for this initiative. The IMCT, led by Joint Secretary PK…
New Delhi: Marking a historic milestone, President Droupadi Murmu graced the commemoration of 75 years since the adoption of the Indian Constitution in the Central Hall of Parliament House. Addressing the gathering, she reflected on the monumental task accomplished by the Constituent Assembly on this day in 1949, when India adopted, enacted, and gave itself…
New Delhi: A High-Level Committee (HLC), chaired by Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah, has approved ₹1,115.67 crore for disaster mitigation and capacity-building projects in various states. The decision marks another step toward bolstering India’s disaster resilience and preparedness in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a disaster-resilient nation. The…
Goa: The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) celebrated the diversity of Indian cinema with the screening of three remarkable films in the Indian Panorama-Feature Films category: Kannada film Venkya, Bengali film Bhootpori, and Hindi film Article 370. These films captivated audiences with their profound narratives exploring themes of self-discovery, redemption, patriotism, and the…
Goa: Renowned English filmmaker and actor Stephen Woolley captivated audiences at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) today with a masterclass on “Who is a Film Producer? – Five Important Stages of Film Production.” The session, attended by aspiring filmmakers, students, and cinephiles, delved into the producer’s pivotal role in filmmaking, outlining five…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, launched the third edition of Nayi Chetna – Pahal Badlaav Ki, a national campaign against gender-based violence (GBV), at Rang Bhawan Auditorium yesterday. Highlighting the pervasive nature of GBV, Chouhan emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring every woman lives with…
