Bhubaneswar: Debrigarh Sanctuary and Hirakud Reservoir have witnessed a surge in ecotourism this year, attracting nature enthusiasts and foreigners to explore the rich biodiversity of the region. One of the highlights of this eco-tourism hotspot is the eastern side of the 7 sq. km Bat Island inside Hirakud, which has been transformed into an enchanting…
Kolkata: Renowned actress Rachana Banerjee, celebrated for her roles in Odia, Bengali, and Hindi cinema, is set to step into the political arena by contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha elections as a candidate of the Trinamool Congress from the Hooghly constituency in West Bengal. The 49-year-old actress, who gained fame in the 1990s in Odisha,…
Bhubaneswar: Nandankanan Zoological Park, located on the outskirts of Odisha’s capital, Bhubaneswar, is set to introduce an innovative wildlife education program titled ‘Night Out At Zoo.’ The program, scheduled to kick off this Sunday, aims to provide participants with a unique and educational experience exploring the nocturnal world of animals. With an exclusive limit of…
Chhattisgarh: In a move towards women empowerment and the holistic well-being of families in Chhattisgarh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Mahatari Vandana Yojana today, disbursing the first installment under the scheme. This initiative, designed to provide financial assistance of Rs 1000 per month to eligible married women of the state through monthly Direct Benefit…
Azamgarh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated, dedicated, and laid the foundation stone for an array of development initiatives valued at over Rs 34,000 crores in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, marking a significant stride towards comprehensive progress. Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister Modi highlighted the departure from traditional practices of hosting such events in Delhi and emphasized…
New Delhi: The Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, inaugurated the fifth edition of the “Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain” campaign on March 9, 2024, at the NDMC Convention Centre in New Delhi. Themed “Nari Shakti se Jal Shakti,” the campaign underscores the vital role of women in water conservation and management….
Kathua: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy, and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, announced the initiation of North India’s first Government Homoeopathic College in Jasrota, district Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir. The centrally funded project, estimated at…
March: In a significant stride towards sustainable energy development, Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy, R K Singh, and Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar, jointly laid the foundation stone for the Barethi Solar Power Project of NTPC REL in Madhya Pradesh. Participating in the event via video…
Mysuru: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for a transformative set of 22 National Highway Projects in Mysuru, Karnataka, totaling 268 km and valued at over ₹4,000 Crore. Among the key projects is the Huliyar-KB cross-Chunchanahalli-Nelligere road, strategically designed to enhance connectivity between Mysuru and North…
Mangalore: The inaugural India Paddle Festival witnessed an electrifying finish in the Men’s Open category of the Long Distance Technical SUP race, keeping spectators on the edge of their seats. Spain’s Antonio Morillo clinched the championship in a closely contested battle, with Denmark’s Christian Andersen securing second place, and top seed Fernando Perez from Spain…
