Bhubaneswar: A new Skill Lab focusing on Agriculture and Automotive trades was inaugurated at Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS), Kirmira, in Jharsuguda district by Union Minister of Tribal Affairs, Jual Oram. The initiative aims to equip tribal students with hands-on learning opportunities that complement their academic education and prepare them for future employment. The event…
Goa: A packed auditorium at the Kala Academy witnessed a lively and insightful discussion between veteran actor Manisha Koirala and visionary filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). The session, titled From Big Screen to Streaming, brought together the iconic “Mallikajaan” of Heeramandi and the creative mind behind Udaan, Lootera,…
Bilaspur: In a significant step towards infrastructure development and sustainable livelihood, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone, initiated commencement of work, and dedicated to the nation multiple projects worth over Rs 33,700 crore in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, today. The event, marking the auspicious beginning of the New Year and the first day of Navratri,…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is set to begin paddy procurement for the current Kharif season from November 21, with operations starting in Bargarh district. Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari made the announcement following a ministerial meeting on Monday. Highlighting the details, Minister Pujari stated that paddy would be purchased from farmers at ₹3,100 per quintal. This…
Bhubaneswar: Recognizing and preserving indigenous cultures, the Odisha government awarded Habitat Rights under the Forest Rights Act (FRA) to 32 villages of the Paudi Bhuyan community in Deogarh district. This significant milestone under the Mo Jungle Jami Yojana (MJJM) was marked by a ceremony where Chief Secretary Pradeep Kumar Jena handed over the Habitat Rights…
New Delhi: Mr. Randhir Jaiswal, the Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, India, extended a cordial welcome to Mr. Dennis Francis, the President of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), as he arrived in New Delhi for an official visit to India.
Cuttack: For women of Nuapatna and Maniabandha in Cuttack district, the labour is unending. In this male-dominated weaving cluster, women make up the majority of the workforce but recognition remains elusive for them. In the Nuapatna-Maniabandha weaving cluster, known for its Ikat or Bandha weaving and GI tag for Khandua Patta (woven in Maniabandha), there…
Visakhapatnam: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy have successfully conducted combat firing trials of the indigenously developed Multi-Influence Ground Mine (MIGM). The trial, carried out with reduced explosives, marks a key milestone in the nation’s efforts to strengthen maritime defense using homegrown technology. Developed by Naval Science & Technological Laboratory…
New Delhi: As part of its 100-day programme, the Ministry of Minority Affairs inaugurated the “Lok Samvardhan Parv” today, a significant event aimed at showcasing the Ministry’s schemes, programmes, and achievements. The event was inaugurated by Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister for Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, at a ceremony highlighting the Ministry’s ongoing and future…
Bhubaneswar: Mannata Mishra was declared the ‘best swimmer’ of the championship with 2134 FINA points in the Girls category and Anmol Mohanty was the ‘best swimmer’ in the boy’s category with 2078 points at the 62nd Odisha state Swimming Championships 22 ( Junior & Sub-junior). The championship was jointly organised by the Odisha State Swimming…
