New Delhi: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is hosting a two-day hands-on training workshop on the e-SAKSHI Portal, aimed at revising the fund flow procedure under the Members of Parliament Local Area Development (MPLAD) Scheme. The event, held on June 20 and 21, brings together representatives from all States and Union Territories,…
Srinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a spirited gathering of citizens at Dal Lake in Srinagar today, marking the celebration of the International Day of Yoga. Despite rainy weather and a significant drop in temperature, the people of Jammu & Kashmir showcased remarkable enthusiasm and commitment, a scene the Prime Minister said would be immortalized…
Bridgetown, Barbados: India emerged victorious over Afghanistan by 47 runs in their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Super Eights clash at Bridgetown, Barbados, on Thursday. Winning the toss and opting to bat first in their Caribbean debut, India set a formidable total of 181/8 in 20 overs. Suryakumar Yadav led the charge with a…
New Delhi: In response to widespread student protests, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan addressed the ongoing controversies surrounding the NEET examination and the abrupt cancellation of the UGC NET during a press conference on Thursday. Pradhan announced the establishment of a high-level committee to reform the National Testing Agency (NTA). “The committee will make recommendations to…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar metro rail project is set to continue as per the established timeline and meet its previously set deadline, assured Krushna Chandra Mohapatra, Minister of Housing and Urban Development, during a high-level departmental meeting on Thursday. Commitment to Timely Completion Chairing the meeting, Minister Mohapatra emphasized the importance of Bhubaneswar’s development into a…
Bhubaneswar: Seven-term Member of Parliament (MP) from Odisha’s Cuttack Parliamentary seat, Bhartruhari Mahtab, was appointed as the pro tem Speaker of the Lok Sabha on Thursday by President Droupadi Murmu. The announcement was made by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju. “President is pleased to appoint Shri Bhartruhari Mahtab, Member, Lok Sabha as Speaker Protem under…
Mumbai: “As an editor, you need to be involved in the story, fall in love with the characters—whether with fiction or documentaries,” said Ollie Huddleston, an award-winning film editor with over 30 years of experience in television and cinema documentaries. Huddleston shared his insights during a masterclass titled ‘Shaping Characters,’ organized on the penultimate day…
Bhubaneswar: In a groundbreaking initiative to streamline public distribution and enhance food security, the Odisha government announced the establishment of a rice ATM in Bhubaneswar. The ATM is set to become operational within a week, offering a novel way for Public Distribution System (PDS) cardholders to access their monthly rice quota. Following a high-level meeting,…
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, who recently assumed charge of the Women and Child Development (WCD) and Mission Shakti departments, conducted an extensive review meeting late into the night at Lok Seva Bhavan’s conference room. The meeting, attended by Principal Secretary Shubha Sarma and Director Monisha Banerjee among other department officials, focused on assessing…
Bhubaneswar: Elisabeth Faure, Chief of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Odisha, along with Himanshu Bal, Field Chief Officer of the World Food Organization, held a productive meeting with Krushnachandra Patro, Odisha’s Minister for Food Supply and Consumer Welfare. The discussions underscored the collaborative efforts aimed at bolstering food security initiatives in the…
