Mumbai: Actor-producer Jackky Bhagnani and actress Rakul Preet Singh have officially tied the knot, marking the union of two hearts at the luxurious ITC Grand in Goa. The wedding festivities, which commenced with Rakul’s ‘Chuddha’ ceremony in the morning, included two distinct ceremonies representing the couple’s diverse cultural backgrounds. The day featured the ‘Anand Karaj,’…
Goa: The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) began with a spectacular opening ceremony on the scenic coasts of Goa, setting the stage for nine days of cinematic celebration. Film enthusiasts, industry stalwarts, and cultural connoisseurs gathered to mark the commencement of this prestigious event, which is dedicated to creativity, diversity, and storytelling. The festival…
Kangana Ranaut on Sunday has alleged that Instagram has deleted her Covid related post that she had posted after testing positive. On Saturday, through an Instagram post she had announced about testing Covid positive where she had termed Covid as a small flu which got much press. Soon netizens trolled her for her small flu…
Aizawl: Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways and Corporate Affairs, Harsh Malhotra, on Saturday underscored the transformative power of infrastructure in shaping India’s development journey. Speaking at the 233rd Mid-Term Council Meeting of the Indian Roads Congress (IRC) held at Mizoram University Campus in Aizawl, he emphasized that a strong road network is…
New Delhi: Officer Trainees of the Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Indirect Taxes) met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today, where she emphasized their pivotal role in shaping the nation’s economic framework and fostering development. Addressing the trainees, President Murmu highlighted the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) as a cornerstone of India’s uniform tax administration,…
Bhubaneswar: Marking Local Self-Governance Day, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday rolled out a series of modern, commuter-friendly features under the ‘Ama Bus’ service, aimed at revolutionizing public transport across Odisha. The initiatives, launched by the Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) under the Housing and Urban Development Department, include the National Common Mobility Card…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Department of Water Resources has set an ambitious target to utilize 60% of its budget by the end of the third quarter of the 2024-25 financial year, in line with guidelines issued by the Department of Finance. This directive was emphasized by Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary (DC-cum-ACS) Anu Garg during a review…
Shillong: The famous Living Root Bridges of Meghalaya have been included in the tentative list of World Heritage Sites of UNESCO. Found in over 70 villages in Meghalaya, the living root bridges highlight the socio-cultural, social, and botanical links between people and nature. Sharing the news, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on his Twitter account…
New Delhi: To enhance passenger security, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has collaborated with the Railway Protection Force (RPF) to help train passengers recover lost or stolen mobile phones. This initiative integrates the Rail Madad app with the DoT’s Sanchar Saathi platform, creating a streamlined process for tracking and blocking stolen devices. Mobile phones constitute…
Bhubaneswar: “The weavers of Odisha are the soul of our cultural heritage. Our handloom is not just a piece of cloth, it is a legacy. Odisha handlooms weave heritage,” said Handlooms, Textiles & Handicrafts Minister Pradeep Bal Samanta at a press conference held today at the State Guest House in Bhubaneswar. The event was organized…
