Cuttack: Heritage enthusiasts from Cuttack and Bhubaneswar gathered today for the 64th edition of Barabati Beckons (Barabatira Daka), a heritage trail organized by Cuttack Heritage Walks (CHW).
Bhubaneswar: Recognizing the stellar performance of para badminton star Pramod Bhagat in the Asian Para Games 2023, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has announced a cash prize of Rs 2 crore. Bhagat clinched the gold medal in the para badminton men’s singles SL3 event, demonstrating exceptional skill and determination. Amidst a tough competition, Bhagat emerged victorious…
New Delhi: In recognition of its exemplary work in the field of Disaster Management, the 60 Parachute Field Hospital, Uttar Pradesh, will receive the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar-2024 in the Institutional category. The award aims to honour individuals and organizations for their selfless service and invaluable contribution to disaster management. The announcement is…
Anne Heche, best known for her roles in Six Days Seven Nights, Donnie Brasco, Volcano, I Know What You Did Last Summer passed away on Friday. The 53-year-old actress had a major car accident on August 5 in which her car crashed into a two-story house in the Mar Vista neighborhood Los Angles. The car…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha has announced a monthly honorarium of Rs 25,000 for Padma Awardees from the state. The honorarium will be effective from April 2024, recognizing the invaluable contributions of these esteemed individuals to various fields. The Padma Award, considered the nation’s most prestigious civilian honor, is bestowed upon individuals who have brought…
Hyderabad: G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Tourism, Culture, and DoNER, inaugurated a laser-based light and sound show titled ‘The Kohinoor Story’ at Sanjeevaiah Park today. The show, which includes a water screen and musical fountain on the waves of Hussain Sagar, is set to become a captivating addition to the tourism landscape of Hyderabad…
New Delhi: Taking a step forward in the cooperation between India and Cambodia in the realm of Human Resource Development in Civil Service, as the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Administration, and Pensions signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Civil Service, Cambodia….
New Delhi: Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda, underscored the importance of empowering consumers and citizens with evidence-based information on food safety during a review meeting at the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) headquarters today. Highlighting the critical role of food safety in citizens’ well-being, he emphasized that…
New Delhi: Amidst the controversy surrounding Prajwal Revanna, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate for Hassan and grandson of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Janata Dal (Secular) [JD(S)] have publicly distanced themselves from the alleged sex scandal. Senior BJP leader and Leader of Opposition, R Ashoka,…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has postponed the Odisha Civil Services Preliminary Examination-2023, originally scheduled for October 27, 2024, due to the impending severe cyclonic storm Dana. In an official notification, OPSC authorities announced the decision as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of candidates, exam staff, and all others involved in…
