Dhenkanal: While much of Odisha revelled in swings, sweets, and celebrations for the Raja festival, a quieter, more reflective celebration unfolded in the village of Deopada, where heritage enthusiasts gathered for the 26th edition of the Dhenkanal Heritage Walks (DHW). This special trail led participants to the centuries-old Kumbheswar Temple, blending spiritual discovery with cultural…
Bhubaneswar: Punjab & Sind Bank is set to expand its footprint in Odisha, with plans to open 20 new branches and establish a zonal office in Bhubaneswar during the Financial Year 2025–26. The announcement was made today by Ravi Mehra, Executive Director of the Bank, during a courtesy call on Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja at…
Bhubaneswar: In a thrilling encounter at the Kalinga Stadium, Gurjant Singh’s dramatic last-minute goal propelled India to a hard-fought 1-0 triumph over Ireland, concluding the Bhubaneswar leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 on Friday. The lone goalscorer, Gurjant Singh, found the net in the 60th minute, securing a crucial win for India. The…
Suva: President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, arrived in Suva this morning from Nadi, marking the commencement of her landmark State Visit to Fiji, New Zealand, and Timor-Leste.
Bhubaneswar: To tackle the growing issue of distress migration, the Odisha state government has formed a high-level task force to devise and recommend comprehensive solutions. The task force, which will be chaired by the Deputy Chief Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy, aims to address the root causes of migration and alleviate the…
Bhubaneswar: From the rhythms of Odissi to the flavours of authentic Odia cuisine, Odisha brought a slice of its living heritage to Guwahati on Thursday with the inauguration of Odisha Parab 2026, a three-day cultural and tourism showcase aimed at strengthening ties with the Northeast and presenting the State as a vibrant, experience-rich destination. Organised…
New Delhi: Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Jitin Prasada, inaugurated the 4th edition of the India Internet Governance Forum (IIGF) today at Bharat Mandapam. The event, themed “Innovating Internet Governance for India”, serves as a dynamic platform uniting policymakers, industry leaders, and civil society to discuss the future of Internet governance and…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) conducted a comprehensive workshop on the Grievance Appellate Committee (GAC) on January 7, at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The event focused on enhancing the grievance redressal framework under the Information Technology Act, 2000, with active participation from GAC members, social media intermediaries, and…
New Delhi: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) imposed a penalty of ₹200 crore on Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL), besides passing a cease-and-desist order. During an inquiry CCI found that MSIL had an agreement with its dealers whereby the dealers were restrained from offering discounts to the customers beyond those prescribed by MSIL. It…
Lionel Messi has confirmed that he will continue playing international matches and not retire. He confirmed this after the FIFA World Cup victory. Messi’s team Argentina lifted the World Cup trophy defeating France on penalties. This Argentina’s third World Cup. Messi, popularly referred as Goat, stated that he wants to play international football and wants to…
