Bhubaneswar: The third day of the eagerly awaited Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) drew to a close with a vibrant celebration of literature, cinema, and music. Literary enthusiasts and cinephiles came together for engaging sessions, insightful discussions, and the honoring of literary luminaries. Renowned Indian film director Rahul Rawail graced the festival with two captivating sessions,…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to streamline the process of cremation and offer convenience to bereaved families, the administration in Odisha’s Puri town has launched the Swargadwar App for online registration of cremations at the Swargadwar cremation ground. Now, grieving families can opt for online registration through the Swargadwar App, available on the Google Play store,…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik expressed profound sorrow today over the demise of the distinguished literary figure and former president of Odisha Sahitya Akademi, Satakadi Hota. In a condolence message, the Chief Minister acknowledged Hota’s stature as an eminent and well-known literary personality in the state. Hota has left an indelible mark on Odia literature…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the latest facility of Cognizant, a global IT services giant, further solidifying Odisha’s position as a leading IT investment destination. Cognizant, a US-based multinational with a market value of $19.4 billion, is renowned as one of the world’s top IT services providers, employing over 350,000 professionals worldwide and listed…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move aimed at enhancing the well-being of Kendu leaf pluckers, the Odisha Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, has announced a substantial increase in bonuses and additional benefits for the current crop season. According to 5T Chairman Kartik Pandian, the Chief Minister declared a 50% bonus for Kendu…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards fostering sports culture and infrastructure development, Kartik Pandian, Chairman of 5T and Nabin Odisha, flagged off the First Mahanadi Half Marathon in Sambalpur. The event, initiated at 6 AM, saw a remarkable turnout of over 4000 runners across various categories. Expressing his views during the occasion, Kartik Pandian highlighted…
Sambalpur: In a bid to fortify sports infrastructure in the state, the Odisha Government has undertaken the ambitious task of redeveloping the VSS Cricket Stadium in Sambalpur district. This redevelopment aims to transform the existing stadium into a modern facility. Following the directive of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Kartik Pandian, Chairman of 5T & Nabin…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha achieves another milestone in healthcare as the flagship healthcare scheme, Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana, receives the prestigious SKOCH Award-2023 in the Gold category. The award ceremony, held today in New Delhi, recognizes the significant impact and success of the healthcare initiative. Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana, a cornerstone of the Odisha Government’s commitment to…
Bhubaneswar: Reliance Foundation, in its pursuit of empowering education, has declared the results for the Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships 2023-24, extending support to 5,000 talented students across India. The scholarships, designed to be inclusive and diverse, provide selected first-year undergraduate students with grants of up to Rs. 2 lakh and the opportunity to join a…
Bhubaneswar: In a commendable recognition of its proactive measures against cyber threats, Odisha Police has been honored with the Award of Excellence for its Cyber Safety Campaign 2023 at the Future Crime Summit held in New Delhi. Mr. Shefeen Ahmed, Inspector General of Police (IGP), CID, Crime Branch, graciously accepted the award, acknowledging Odisha Police’s…
