Washington: In a landmark political moment, Republican candidate Donald Trump secured a sweeping victory in the U.S. presidential election, reclaiming his place in the White House as the 47th President of the United States. Trump, now one of the few U.S. presidents to serve non-consecutive terms, addressed his supporters in an impassioned speech, calling his…
New Delhi: In a significant step toward making higher education more accessible for meritorious students, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme. This new Central Sector scheme aims to provide financial support for students to pursue higher studies without facing financial constraints, as part of the initiatives…
Panaji, Goa: The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is set to transform Goa into a cinematic hub from November 20 to 28, attracting cinephiles and industry professionals from around the world. Running alongside IFFI, the 18th edition of Film Bazaar, from November 20 to 24, will offer a valuable platform for filmmakers to…
New Delhi: The Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), under the Ministry of Women and Child Development, has declared November as National Adoption Awareness Month, focusing on raising awareness about the legal process of adoption in India. This year, the theme is “Rehabilitation of Older Children through Foster Care and Foster Adoption,” spotlighting the needs of…
Bhubaneswar: In a decisive move to enhance food security for residents, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi directed the Food Supply and Consumer Welfare Department to distribute rice in advance for the months of October to December. During a review meeting held at Lok Seva Bhavan, Majhi instructed officials to ensure that each beneficiary of the…
New Delhi: In a significant stride towards realizing its ambition of becoming a major player in global sports, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has officially submitted a Letter of Intent to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on October 1, indicating India’s desire to host the Olympics and Paralympics Games in 2036. Sources close to the…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi revealed that the central government is set to celebrate the 125th birth anniversary of ‘Utkal Keshari’ Harekrushna Mahatab, the first Chief Minister of Odisha in independent India, with a national event. Expressing his appreciation on social media, Majhi called it “a great tribute to the legendary nationalist leader of…
Bhubaneswar: In response to an uproar from the Opposition regarding the deaths of two tribal individuals in Kandhamal after consuming mango kernel, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has ordered an administrative inquiry to be conducted by the Revenue Divisional Commissioner (RDC). Roopa Roshan Sahoo, the RDC of the Southern Division, will lead the inquiry and…
Bhubaneswar: The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has decided to cancel its planned Rath Yatra in Houston, USA, following significant backlash from devotees, servitors, and Puri Gajapati Dibyasingh Deb. In a statement, ISKCON expressed its respect for the sentiments of Lord Jagannath’s devotees and announced that it would instead hold a Gour Nitai Sankirtan…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi convened a meeting at Lok Seva Bhavan today to review the state’s public distribution system (PDS) and to ensure timely support for beneficiaries. During the meeting, he instructed the Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department to provide a three-month advance quota of rice to beneficiaries, emphasizing the need for…
