Bhubaneswar: The iconic 35th Konark Festival is set to begin tomorrow, promising five days of cultural splendor from December 1 to 5. Held on the open-air stage near the famed Sun Temple in Konark, the festival will celebrate India’s rich classical dance heritage and artistic traditions. Jointly organized by the Tourism Department, Odia Language, Literature…
New Delhi: In a landmark decision, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has conferred the prestigious status of Classical Language to five prominent Indian languages—Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali. This move recognizes these languages as vital custodians of India’s ancient and profound cultural heritage, reflecting their significant historical and literary contributions…
Bhubaneswar: In view of the heatwave conditions in the state, the Odisha Government on Tuesday decided to suspend classroom teaching for UG and PG students at colleges and universities from April 27 to May 2. However, other activities at the higher educational institutions such as examination, evaluation, administrative work, research work among others will continue,…
Visakhapatnam: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal today unveiled a series of transformative infrastructure and modernisation projects at Visakhapatnam Port, marking a significant stride in India’s maritime ambitions. With an overall investment exceeding ₹276 crore, the initiatives aim to enhance the port’s operational capacity, improve public amenities, and position it as a…
Dallas: The USA cricket team pulled off a historic upset by defeating Pakistan in a thrilling Super Over contest at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. This nail-biting encounter, held at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, marks one of the most significant shocks in cricket history.
New Delhi: Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, unveiled 41 new books under the PM YUVA 2.0 scheme at the New Delhi World Book Fair 2025 today. The event was graced by Tripura Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu as the guest of honor. Congratulating the 41 young authors, Pradhan expressed confidence that their writings and creativity…
Mumbai: In a landmark step toward fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh virtually inaugurated India’s first CSIR Innovation Complex in Mumbai. This state-of-the-art facility, equipped with advanced infrastructure and expertise, aims to bolster India’s position as a global innovation hub. Highlighting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision, Dr. Singh…
New Delhi: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Monday launched India’s first indigenous Automated Biomedical Waste Treatment Plant at AIIMS, New Delhi. Named “Sṛjanam,” the cutting-edge waste management rig was dedicated to the nation in a formal ceremony held at the AIIMS auditorium, followed by its commissioning on-site. Developed by CSIR-NIIST (National Institute for Interdisciplinary…
New Delhi: Highlighting India’s exceptional progress in renewable energy, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi declared that India is witnessing an unprecedented energy revolution and is on track to becoming the renewable energy capital of the world. Addressing the 5th CII International Energy Conference and Exhibition (IECE) in New Delhi, Joshi emphasized…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to enhance road safety and ensure motor vehicle insurance compliance, the Odisha government will roll out the E-Detection system across all 22 toll gates in the state starting Saturday, February 1. The system will automatically detect vehicles without valid insurance and issue e-challans to violators. The initiative aims to ensure…
