New Delhi: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) celebrated Global Wind Day 2024 with a special event aimed at highlighting the achievements and future potential of India’s wind energy sector. With the theme “Pawan–Urja: Powering the Future of India,” the event featured insightful panel discussions on critical topics such as the role of wind…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi held a comprehensive review of the state’s law and order situation on Saturday, meeting with Director General of Police (DGP) Arun Sarangi and other senior police officials. The Chief Minister underscored the importance of delivering quality service to the public and ensuring that police personnel are responsive and courteous. “All…
Bhubaneswar: Two Odia writers have been selected to receive the prestigious Kendra Sahitya Akademi awards for the year 2024. Sanjay Kumar Panda and Manas Ranjan Samal will be honoured for their significant contributions to Odia literature. Sanjay Kumar Panda will be awarded the Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar for his book “Hu Baia,” a compelling collection…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to release the 17th installment of approximately Rs 20,000 crore under the PM-KISAN scheme in Varanasi on June 18, 2024. This installment will benefit over 9.26 crore farmers across the country. The announcement was made today by Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development,…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers, Jagat Prakash Nadda, along with Minister of State for Chemicals & Fertilizers, Anupriya Patel, presided over a comprehensive review meeting of the Department of Pharmaceuticals today. The meeting included a detailed overview of the Pharma and MediTech sector, with the Department presenting an extensive report on its regulatory…
Dundigal: The Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) was held today at the Air Force Academy (AFA), Dundigal, marking the successful culmination of training for 235 flight cadets from the flying and ground duty branches of the Indian Air Force (IAF). Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), served as the Reviewing Officer,…
New Delhi: Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has granted sanction to prosecute renowned author and activist Arundhati Roy and former Professor of International Law at the Central University of Kashmir, Dr Sheikh Showkat Hussain, under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The case dates back to 2010 and revolves around allegations related to provocative…
Bhubaneswar: Professor Anand Pradhan has been appointed as the Regional Director of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) at Dhenkanal in Odisha. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting issued an official order confirming his transfer with immediate effect. According to the order, Prof Anand Pradhan will assume charge from Prof Mrinal Chatterjee, who is…
Mumbai: Excitement is in the air as the 18th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) for short films, documentaries, and animation films is set to inaugurate tomorrow. This grand event promises to be a cinematic celebration that will captivate audiences and industry professionals alike. During a curtain-raiser press conference, Sanjay Jaju, Secretary of…
New Delhi: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) convened a significant meeting today, bringing together key representatives from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), and over 25 major banks and financial institutions. Participants included government, private, and…
