Ministry of Tourism Showcases India as a Premier MICE Destination at IBTM World 2024 in Barcelona

Barcelona: The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, is participating at the International Business Travel Market (IBTM) World 2024, one of the leading global travel exhibitions dedicated to the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) sector. Held from November 19th to 21st in Barcelona, the exhibition serves as a vital platform to position India as…

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Indian Aviation Sets Record with Over 5 Lakh Domestic Passengers in a Single Day

New Delhi: In a landmark achievement for India’s aviation sector, a record-breaking 5,05,412 domestic passengers departed across the country on November 17, 2024, marking the first time the daily passenger count has crossed the 5-lakh threshold. Over 3,100 flights took to the skies, underlining India’s burgeoning prominence in the global aviation industry. This milestone reflects…

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India’s 56th Tiger Reserve Declared: Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla in Chhattisgarh

New Delhi: Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, has announced the notification of the Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve in Chhattisgarh as India’s 56th tiger reserve. Spanning an area of 2,829.38 sq. km, this tiger reserve is now the third-largest in the country, following Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam in Andhra Pradesh and Manas in…

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Kandhamal Mango Kernel Poisoning: One More Victim Succumbs at SCB Medical College

Bhubaneswar: A tribal resident of Kandhamal district, who was battling organ failure after consuming mango kernel gruel, died on Sunday at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack. The deceased, identified as Jita Majhi, passed away at 2:15 PM despite intensive medical efforts. “Despite all our efforts, we couldn’t save Jita Majhi. He was undergoing…

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BSE Odisha Extends Deadline for HSC and SOSC Exam Applications to November 25

Bhubaneswar: The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, has announced an extension for submitting application forms for the Annual High School Certificate (HSC) Examination 2025 and the Odisha State Open School Certificate (SOSC) Examination. Students now have until November 25, 2024, to complete their applications, according to an official statement. The board emphasized that this…

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Odisha Pavilion Steals the Spotlight at 43rd India International Trade Fair in New Delhi

New Delhi: The Odisha Mandap at the 43rd India International Trade Fair (IITF) has become a major attraction, captivating thousands of visitors with its artistic splendor and cultural elegance. Both domestic and international attendees have been drawn to the pavilion, which offers a rich blend of Odisha’s heritage and forward-looking initiatives. This year’s IITF, themed…

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AIIMS Bhubaneswar Team Saves Life of Young Man with Advanced eCPR Procedure

Bhubaneswar: In a remarkable medical achievement, a team at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhubaneswar successfully saved the life of a 24-year-old man whose heart had stopped beating for nearly 1.5 hours. The life-saving procedure was carried out using Extracorporeal Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (eCPR), a cutting-edge medical intervention that is revolutionizing cardiac care….

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Dragon Palace Temple Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Grand Buddhist Ceremony in Nagpur

Nagpur: The serene Dragon Palace Temple in Kamptee, Nagpur, marked its 25th anniversary with a grand celebration that resonated with the timeless teachings of the Buddha and underscored the deep ties between India and Japan. Organized in partnership with the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), the event drew nearly 5,000 attendees, including monks, dignitaries, and devotees…

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National Workshop on PMAY-U 2.0 Highlights India’s Push Towards ‘Housing for All’

New Delhi: Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs and Power, Manohar Lal, inaugurated the national workshop on Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0) today in New Delhi. The workshop, organized by the Ministry in collaboration with Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd (HUDCO), brought together policymakers, administrators, and stakeholders from across…

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