Bhubaneswar: The second circle of Odisha Manaska convened in Palaspalli, Bhubaneswar, to reflect on a thought-provoking question: “Do dying practices contribute to an identity crisis or redefine our identities?” Attended by individuals from various backgrounds, the discussion focused on how the erosion of traditional practices affects cultural identity and self-perception.
New Delhi: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is set to embark on a significant visit to Odisha and Assam on 3-4 February 2024.
Bhubaneswar: Noted Odia poet Hrushikesh Mallik will get the Sahitya Akademi Award 2021 in Odia for his book ‘Sarijaithiba Apera’. The Akademi announced the award for different languages for the year 2021 on Thursday. Recipient of several awards, Hrushikesh was conferred with Sarala Award in 2016 for his poetry ‘Jeje Dekhi Nathiba Bharat’. He has…
New Delhi: To aid flood-affected states, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has released ₹ 5858.60 crore as a central share from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and an advance from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF). This financial assistance aims to support 14 states hit by heavy rainfall, floods, and landslides during this…
Bhubaneswar: Union Food and Public Distribution Secretary Sanjeev Chopra visited Odisha and held discussions with state officials on key issues related to paddy procurement and the public distribution system (PDS). During a high-level review meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan, chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, Chopra assured full cooperation from the central government in strengthening…
New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved three significant railway projects with a combined estimated cost of approximately Rs. 6,456 crore, announced Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi today. The announcement was made in the presence of Bargarh MP Pradeep Purohit, Kalahandi MP Malvika Devi,…
Sambalpur: The 100 Cube Start-up Conclave kickstarted today at IIM Sambalpur with the inauguration of the I-Hub Foundation, a physical and virtual incubator aimed at nurturing innovative ventures. Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, the Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India, inaugurated the foundation, highlighting its pivotal role in supporting ventures across diverse sectors.
Bhubaneswar: Strengthening women’s safety and empowerment mechanisms took centre stage at a high-level review meeting held in the presence of Vijaya Rahatkar, Chairperson of the National Commission for Women, at Lok Seva Bhawan. The meeting saw participation from senior state officials, including Anu Garg, Chief Secretary, along with representatives from key departments such as Home,…
Jammu: A wave of natural disasters has struck Jammu and Kashmir, with a deadly landslide on the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine route in Reasi district killing 30 pilgrims and injuring 14 others, even as floods and cloudbursts wreak havoc across the region. The landslide occurred on Tuesday evening near Adhkwari, forcing authorities to suspend…
New Delhi: The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) celebrated the successful conclusion of the 12th City Gas Distribution (CGD) Bidding Round during a Concluding Ceremony held today.
