Vrindavan Mahotsav: Hema Malini Enchants Bhubaneswar with Bharatanatyam

Bhubaneswar: The Vrindavan Mahotsav witnessed a spectacular evening of classical dance and music as renowned actress and Bharatanatyam exponent Hema Malini captivated the audience with a mesmerizing performance at Rabindra Mandap. Organized by the Odia Language, Literature, and Culture Department in collaboration with Brindavan Gurukul, the festival celebrated the rich cultural heritage of Odisha. Hema…

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Indian Men’s Hockey Team Concludes South Africa Tour with 5-1 Loss to Netherlands

Cape Town: The Indian men’s hockey team concluded their South Africa tour on Sunday with a 1-5 defeat against the top-ranked Netherlands. Abhishek (39′) scored the sole goal for India, while Jip Janssen (10′, 28′), Duco Telgenkamp (16′), Tjep Hoedemakers (21′), and Koen Bijen (35′) found the net for the Dutch side. The match kicked…

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Lecture on Health and Sanitation Emphasizes Holistic Well-being

New Delhi: Prof. Shridhar Dwivedi, Senior Consultant Cardiologist & Head of Academics at the National Heart Institute, delivered an insightful lecture titled “Health and Sanitation: Both are linked together” at the National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NIScPR) of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) today, as part of the ongoing…

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Odisha Leads in Breastfeeding Rates, Surpassing National Averages

Bhubaneswar: On the occasion of World Breastfeeding Week, the Directorate of Family Welfare and UNICEF highlighted Odisha’s commendable progress in breastfeeding practices. According to the NFHS-5 survey, 68.5% of infants in Odisha are breastfed within the first hour of birth, a figure significantly higher than the national average of 41.8%. The state’s rate of exclusive…

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Niti Aayog Hails PHDMA’s Narrative-based Monitoring and Evaluation

Bhubaneswar: Roopa Roshan Sahoo, Member Secretary of the Poverty and Human Development Monitoring Agency (PHDMA), delivered a keynote address at the National Conference for Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (NCEML-2024) organized by the Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DMEO), NITI Aayog. Her presentation focused on the qualitative monitoring methods employed by PHDMA to analyze impacts, emphasizing…

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NCGG Launches Mid-Career Training Programme for BIMSTEC Civil Servants and 34th Capacity Building Programme for Maldives Officials

Mussoorie: The National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) has initiated two significant training programmes aimed at enhancing the administrative capabilities of civil servants from the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) countries and the Maldives. The inaugural Mid-Career Training Programme for BIMSTEC civil servants, along with the 34th Capacity Building…

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Diu Becomes India’s First District to Achieve 100% Daytime Solar Power Supply: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi Praises Clean Energy Milestone

Diu: In a landmark moment for India’s renewable energy journey, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, today hailed Diu as a “national example” for clean energy adoption, noting that the district has become the first in the country to meet its entire daytime electricity demand through solar energy. During his visit to the…

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Odisha CM Conducts Damage Assessment Post-Cyclone Dana, Calls for Swift Relief Measures

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi convened a high-level review meeting on Sunday at the Special Relief Commissioner’s (SRC) office to evaluate the aftermath of Cyclone Dana, directing officials to submit a comprehensive damage assessment report by November 2. The report, he said, will expedite the delivery of assistance to affected residents. Earlier in the…

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