Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that a statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose will be installed at India Gate to commemorate his 125th birth anniversary. In a tweet he made the announcement. He wrote- At a time when the entire nation is marking the 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose,…
Bhubaneswar: The names of the artisans to receive State Handicraft Awards in different categories for the year 2020 and 2021 has been announced. Padmabibhusan (Dr.) Sudarshan Sahoo, Benudhar Mohapatra and Debendra Mishra would be felicitated with the Life Time Achievement Awards for the year 2019, 2020 and 2021 respectively. Udaya Mohanty (Stone Carving), Nirmal Chandra…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Food Processing, Pashupati Kumar Paras, underscored the pivotal role of startups in the food processing sector while inaugurating the “SUFALAM: Start-Up Forum for Aspiring Leaders and Mentors Startup Conclave 2024.” The Minister emphasized the significance of events like SUFALAM, stating that they have the potential to enhance networking, facilitate knowledge…
Goa: Celebrated Australian filmmaker Phillip Noyce was awarded the prestigious Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award at the closing ceremony of the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. The honor pays tribute to Noyce’s outstanding contributions to global cinema, recognizing a career that has spanned decades and delivered iconic films. Known for directing cinematic…
Goa: The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) showcased two powerful films that promise to leave an indelible mark on audiences and critics alike. The Iranian film For Rana, directed by Iman Yazdi, and the Romanian entry The New Year that Never Came, helmed by Bogdan Mureșanu, are among the standout contenders in IFFI’s…
Puri: Union Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti, V. Somanna, visited Puri today to inspect the ongoing redevelopment of Puri Railway Station, which is being transformed under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme into a world-class travel hub. During his visit, Somanna underlined the Government of India’s commitment to modernizing railway infrastructure, noting that…
Acclaimed Odia filmmaker Nila Madhab Panda’s first film in his mother tongue, Kalira Atita (Yesterday’s Past) is going to release on two national OTT platforms. The director informed The News Hashtag that the film would release on two video streaming and video on demand platforms MX Player and Mubi. “We had discussed with several platforms….
New Delhi: The Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 – The Components Show, a major highlight of India’s automotive calendar, was inaugurated today in New Delhi by Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal. Organized by the Automotive Components Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), the event showcases India’s growing confidence and capability to compete globally…
New Delhi: In a significant stride towards enhancing agricultural strategies, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare organized a noteworthy workshop on ‘Increasing Maize Production’ at PUSA, New Delhi, today.
New Delhi: In a significant move to transform sanitation practices in India’s burgeoning tourism industry, the Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, has introduced the Swachhata Green Leaf Rating (SGLR) initiative. This visionary program marks a crucial step towards cleaner and more sustainable…
