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Veteran Actress Waheeda Rehman to Receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award
New Delhi: In a momentous announcement, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Anurag Thakur revealed that the veteran actor, Waheeda Rehman, will be bestowed with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's most prestigious…
State-Level Tribal Writers Meet Commences Showcasing Tribal Culture
Bhubaneswar: In a vibrant celebration of Odisha's diverse tribal heritage, the Academy of Tribal Languages and Culture (ATLC), in association with the ST&SC Development, M&BCW Department, Government of Odisha, has inaugurated the…
New Vande Bharat Express Connects Puri, Bhubaneswar, and Rourkela for Swift Rail Travel
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 2nd Vande Bharat Express for the Puri–Rourkela route via video conferencing from New Delhi during a ceremony at Bhubaneswar railway station today.
The 2nd Vande Bharat Express…
Lok Sabha passes Women Reservation Bill with 454 votes
New Delhi: The Lok Sabha passed the Women’s Reservation Bill on Wednesday evening after eight hours of vigorous debate. The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam will grant 33% seats to women in the Lower House of Parliament as well as state…
Renowned Author Geeta Mehta Passes Away
Bhubaneswar: Geeta Mehta, an acclaimed author, documentary filmmaker, and journalist, and the daughter of the legendary Biju Patnaik, has passed away in Delhi. She was the elder sister of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and was married to the…
Workshop on Sustainable WASH Financing Held in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Livelihoods Mission (OLM), in collaboration with Water.org and UNICEF, conducted a workshop on 'Sustainable WASH Financing: Empowering 25 Lakh Households for Sustainable Water and Sanitation…
Intensified Mission Indradhanush to Commence in Odisha soon
Bhubaneswar: The Intensified Mission Indradhanush drive (IMI 5.0) is set to launch in Odisha on September 11. The mission aims to identify and register all children under 5 years and pregnant women who may have missed their vaccine doses.…
2nd Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival Draws to a Successful Close
Kathmandu: The 2nd Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) concluded on September 3 in Kathmandu, Nepal, marking a successful gathering of renowned literary figures, intellectuals, and artists from across South Asia.
Attending the…
Odisha CM Extends Rs 5 Crore Assistance to Flood-Hit Himachal Pradesh
Bhubaneswar: In a gesture of solidarity and support, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has announced financial assistance of Rs 5 Crore for the flood-affected state of Himachal Pradesh.
Himachal Pradesh has recently witnessed extensive…
Odisha to Host India vs. Qatar FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier
Bhubaneswar: After hosting the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup and Intercontinental Cup matches at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, football fans in India, especially Odisha, have a new reason to celebrate.
The All India Football…