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…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi met with the members of the Puri Chhattisa Niyog at the State Guest House today to discuss and ensure a peaceful and orderly completion of the upcoming Rath Yatra. During the meeting, the Chief Minister emphasized the importance of conducting all rituals in a disciplined manner. This year, devotees…
Bhubaneswar: Dr. Mukesh Mahaling, the newly appointed Minister for Electronics and Information Technology in Odisha, undertook a comprehensive review of the state’s IT landscape at the Odisha Computer Application Centre (OCAC) in Bhubaneswar today. The meeting, attended by Principal Secretary Vishal Kumar Dev and other senior officials, focused on assessing the current projects and future…
Mumbai: “Mumbai occupies a very special place in the Indo-Japan relationship. Mumbai is where it all began,” stated Toshihiro Kaneko, Chief Deputy Consul General of Japan in Mumbai, during a press conference at the 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) today. Kaneko underscored the deep-rooted connection between Japan and Mumbai, reflecting on the historical and…
Mumbai: The 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) celebrated the rich cultural heritage of Belarus by showcasing a special package of four Belarusian films. This initiative underscored the significance of cultural exchange and the strengthening of bilateral relations between India and Belarus. Addressing a press conference on the sidelines of MIFF 2024, Yuri Aleksei, Director…
Mumbai: The 18th Edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) hosted an engaging panel discussion today on “From Script to Screen: The Challenges and Triumphs of International Co-Production.” The session explored the intricate process of cross-border collaborations in filmmaking, addressing the complexities and triumphs encountered from screenplay to screen. The panel featured an esteemed…
Bhubaneswar: Nityananda Gond, Minister of School and Mass Education, ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backward Classes Welfare Department, and Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, emphasized the need for extensive awareness programs to empower youth and elevate livelihood opportunities at the grassroots level. In a comprehensive review of the STSC Development M&BCW…
Bhubaneswar: Dr. Krishnachandra Mohapatra, Minister of Housing and Urban Development, emphasized the critical need to prevent artificial flooding in urban areas and enhance water drainage systems during a comprehensive review of the Department’s plans and initiatives today. The meeting, attended by top officials including Sri G. Mathivathanan, Additional Chief Secretary, highlighted the government’s commitment to prioritizing…
