New Delhi: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi took center stage at the vibrant Odisha Parva 2024, a three-day festival organized by Odia Samaj in New Delhi, where he celebrated the state’s rich cultural heritage and unveiled a robust vision for its future development. The event, which aims to bring the traditions and culture of…
Bhubaneswar: To promote animal welfare, Gokulananda Mallick, Odisha’s Minister of Fisheries and Animal Resources Development, distributed financial assistance to registered goshalas in the state on Friday. The event was held at the Swaminathan Hall, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT), where Mallick emphasized the importance of safeguarding the health and security of animals and…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Coal successfully executed agreements for three coal blocks with winning bidders on November 22, 2024, marking another milestone in India’s commercial coal mining journey. Since the launch of commercial coal mining by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, a total of 104 coal blocks have now been auctioned. The agreements for…
New Delhi: The Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar Ceremony, recognising outstanding young artists in the performing arts, began on a vibrant note at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, with the inauguration by distinguished dignitaries from the Ministry of Culture. The ceremony, which honours exceptional recipients from 2022 and 2023, saw the conferring of…
The fourth edition of the Pan-India Coastal Defence Exercise, Sea Vigil 24, concluded on November 21, 2024, with a resounding success, reinforcing India’s commitment to maritime security and coastal defence. Spanning 36 hours, the exercise covered the entire 11,098 km coastline and India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of 2.4 million square kilometers, with participation from…
Varanasi: In a landmark move to bolster healthcare and medical education, Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan, alongside Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare J. P. Nadda, today witnessed the signing of a Tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), the Ministry of Health and…
Goa: At the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), the crew of the acclaimed short film Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know captivated the media with a thought-provoking press conference. The filmmakers, led by director Chidananda S. Naik, delved into the creative process behind this poetic and visually stunning short film, which has…
Goa: The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) hosted a captivating masterclass titled “Living Movies: Filmmaking and the Creative Life” featuring acclaimed filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra and renowned music director Shantanu Moitra. Held at the Kala Academy, Panjim, the session turned into a mesmerizing blend of music, storytelling, and creative insights, leaving the audience…
Goa: The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) has taken significant steps toward making cinema accessible to all, reaffirming its commitment to inclusivity under the theme “Sabka Manoranjan” (Entertainment for Everyone). A dedicated press conference on “Accessibility at IFFI” showcased the festival’s transformative initiatives to ensure a welcoming and barrier-free experience for all attendees,…
Goa: The 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) honored legendary actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR) in a centenary celebration titled “Centenary Special ANR: Celebrating the Life and Works of Akkineni Nageswara Rao”. Held at the Kala Academy in Panaji, the session featured ANR’s son, actor Nagarjuna Akkineni, in an engaging conversation…
