Goa: The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) celebrated the diversity of Indian cinema with the screening of three remarkable films in the Indian Panorama-Feature Films category: Kannada film Venkya, Bengali film Bhootpori, and Hindi film Article 370. These films captivated audiences with their profound narratives exploring themes of self-discovery, redemption, patriotism, and the…
Bhubaneswar: To ensure financial security and dignity for the elderly and differently-abled citizens, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today launched an enhanced pension scheme during his visit to Keonjhar district. Under the revamped scheme, individuals aged 80 years or above and those with a disability level of 80% or higher will receive a monthly…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government gears up to administer COVID-19 vaccine to the children belonging to the age group of 15-18. Orders have been given to collect information about the number of children between 15-18 years across the state. “We have asked for district-wise details about children in the age group of 15-18. We have sufficient…
New Delhi: The Bihar Aadhaar Authentication Framework (BAAF), a transformative citizen-centric solution, has been awarded the prestigious SKOCH 2024 e-Governance Award in the Silver Category. The framework, implemented by Bihar’s Department of Information Technology, has revolutionized data security and service delivery by encrypting and authenticating Aadhaar credentials for the state’s residents. The award was received…
Bengaluru: The National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, has been honored with the prestigious Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion for 2024 by the World Health Organization (WHO). The Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion,…
Bhubaneswar: At the 2nd Indian Lighthouse Festival, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal dedicated several key maritime projects to the nation and announced new initiatives aimed at empowering coastal communities. The festival, which concluded today, celebrated India’s rich maritime heritage and emphasized the importance of preserving iconic lighthouses. During the valedictory session,…
Bhubaneswar: A three-day International Conclave on Urban Transformation organised by the Department of Housing and Urban Development has kicked off in Bhubaneswar. Over 400 participants from 11 countries and 20 states across India are participating in the event, making it the first-ever international conference on urban transformation in Odisha. The event aims to showcase Odisha’s…
New Delhi: Nitin Gadkari today officially took charge as the Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, marking the beginning of his tenure in Modi 3.0. Alongside him, Ajay Tamta and Harsh Malhotra assumed their roles as Ministers of State. The ceremony took place at Transport Bhawan in New Delhi. Expressing his gratitude to Prime…
Bhubaneswar: A low-pressure area hovering over the southeast Bay of Bengal since this morning is expected to intensify rapidly in the coming days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has informed. According to the latest IMD update, the system is likely to develop into a depression by October 25, further strengthening into a deep depression by…
Tehran, Iran: Jyothi Yarraji, an athlete supported by Reliance Foundation, secured India’s first medal at the ongoing Asian Indoor Athletics Championships in Tehran, Iran, by winning the Gold in the 60m Hurdles event. Jyothi’s outstanding performance not only brought home the Gold but also set a new National Record with a remarkable timing of 8.12…
