Bhubaneswar: The much-anticipated Patha Utsav, originally scheduled for December 22, 2024, has been postponed due to relentless rainfall triggered by a depression over the Bay of Bengal. The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) announced the decision on its official X handle on Saturday, assuring citizens that the new date and venue for the event will be communicated…
New Delhi: In a prestigious ceremony, the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, graced and addressed the 14th National Voters’ Day Celebrations in New Delhi today.
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Council for Child Welfare, in collaboration with the Department of Women and Child Development, organized a special function in Bhubaneswar to recognize the exceptional achievements of children. The event, held at [venue], witnessed the felicitation of young winners who excelled in various competitions, highlighting their innate talents and skills. Dr. Minati…
Bhubaneswar: With reports of dengue cases emerging in various areas of the city, in a proactive measure to curb the proliferation of malaria and dengue, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has released Western Gambusia fish into four significant drains across the capital city. The decision to introduce Gambusia fish into water bodies was carried out…
New Delhi: The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, organized a comprehensive workshop today at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi to improve understanding of the Inland Vessels (IV) Act, 2021, and its associated rules. The event aimed to clarify key provisions of the Act and…
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court delivered a setback to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday by dismissing his plea against his arrest in the excise policy case. The court upheld the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) contention that there was sufficient evidence to warrant Kejriwal’s arrest in the money laundering case. Rejecting Kejriwal’s objection to…
Shimla: SJVN Limited, a leading power sector Central Public Sector Unit, has entered into a significant Power Usage Agreement (PUA) with Jammu & Kashmir Power Corporation Limited (JKPCL) through its subsidiary, SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL). The agreement entails the supply of 300 MW Solar Power capacity to JKPCL from the upcoming 1,000 MW Bikaner…
Bhubaneswar: The 5th National Chilika Bird Festival commenced today at the Lok Seva Bhawan Convention Center, with Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida inaugurating the event as the chief guest. The festival celebrates Chilika Lake, a global haven for migratory birds, and aims to promote bird pilgrimage tourism and conservation efforts. Parida highlighted the unparalleled beauty…
London: Ben Stokes, the talismanic all-rounder of England cricket, has decided to opt out of the upcoming T20 World Cup set to be held in the West Indies and the USA. The decision, driven by a commitment to regain full fitness, comes as a blow to England’s campaign as they prepare to defend their title.
September : The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) organized a nationwide cleanup drive for International Coastal Cleanup Day 2024 (ICC-2024), as part of the Government’s ongoing ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’. The initiative, carried out across all coastal states and Union Territories, saw the enthusiastic participation of thousands of NCC cadets, NSS volunteers, and students from schools and…
