Bhubaneswar: The Centre has taken a major step to revive the historic Pipili applique industry of Puri. Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Sekhawat informed about the steps taken to preserve Pipili applique works in response to a question raised in the Lok Sabha by Puri MP Sambit Patra. The Union Minister wrote a letter to the…
New Delhi: The Indian Army has announced two landmark events—HIM-DRONE-A-THON 2 and HIMTECH-2024—focused on advancing military technology for operations in high-altitude areas. These initiatives aim to harness indigenous innovations and showcase the Indian Drone Industry’s capabilities in challenging terrains like those in the Himalayas. HIM-DRONE-A-THON 2, scheduled for September 17-18, 2024, at Wari La, near…
New Delhi; The Minister of Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, along with Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Minister of State for Communications, held the second meeting of the recently established Stakeholders Advisory Committee (SAC) on Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) on Friday. This initiative, led by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), seeks…
Bhubaneswar: Expressing deep concern over the deteriorating law and order situation in the state, Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday alleged that Odisha is becoming increasingly unsafe for women due to administrative inaction and political protection extended to criminals. Patnaik’s statement came in response to the shocking incident in Bayabar…
Debrigarh: In a promising development for wildlife conservation in eastern India, Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary has recorded the presence of a pair of endangered wild dogs (Dhole or Balua Kukura in Odia) for the first time in over a decade. On July 14, forest authorities confirmed the sighting of two wild dogs — one male and…
New Delhi: Applications are now open for the Youth Co:Lab National Innovation Dialogue 2023-2024 in India, aimed at supporting 50 youth-led social start-ups in accelerating their businesses.
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s COVID-19 tally has reached 49, with four fresh cases detected on Sunday, sparking renewed caution among health authorities. The rise in infections, though modest, has prompted officials to reiterate the need for public vigilance. Public Health Director Dr. Nilakantha Mishra, while briefing the media, stated that the bulk of recent cases have emerged from…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has drawn up an ambitious roadmap to create economic corridors across the state under its newly conceptualised ‘Quad City’ programme. The initiative seeks to integrate clusters of four cities in each region, combining their strengths to accelerate industrial growth, trade, and employment. Housing and Urban Development Principal Secretary Usha Padhee said…
Bhubaneswar: In a major push towards achieving self-sufficiency in potato production, the Odisha Government has set an ambitious target to cultivate potatoes across more than 50,000 acres of agricultural land this year. A high-level meeting to review the preparedness was held today at Lok Seva Bhawan, chaired by Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo….
Bhubaneswar: For over half a century, the Modern Book Depot has been a cornerstone of literary culture in Bhubaneswar. Founded in 1970 by Om Prakash’s father, this iconic bookstore has served as a sanctuary for bibliophiles and a beacon of knowledge in the heart of the city. Now, after 54 years, the bookstore faces potential…
