Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards decentralization and local governance, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik declared the establishment of 34 new Notified Area Councils (NACs) across 20 districts in the state. Additionally, the Chief Minister announced the elevation of five existing NACs in four districts to the status of municipalities. The districts witnessing the upgradation…
Bhubaneswar: The Climate Resilience Cell (CRC) was officially inaugurated today at Krushi Bhavan by Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo. This marks a significant advancement in Odisha’s commitment to enhancing climate resilience within its agricultural sector. The CRC, established under the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment (DAFE), is tasked with the implementation and…
Samokov (Bulgaria): Young Indian wrestler Sumit Malik powered his way into the men’s 57kg final at the U20 World Wrestling Championships on Monday, producing a dominant 11-3 win over Moldova’s Ion Bulgaru in the semifinal. The bout saw Malik seize control early with a stepout and a quick takedown to lead 4-0 at the break….
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the newly constructed campus of the Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya in Andharua, Bhubaneswar. The event marks a significant step towards providing quality education to talented students in rural areas under the CBSE framework. Expressing his optimism, the Chief Minister highlighted the institution’s role in preparing students for global competition, fostering…
Jammu: The 38th Convocation of the IGNOU Regional Centre Jammu was held today, with Union Minister of State for Science & Technology, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh, addressing the event virtually. He highlighted how the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 will significantly strengthen the Open University Culture in India, providing greater flexibility…
Brasília: India reinforced its commitment to global energy security and inclusive development at the BRICS Energy Ministers’ Meeting held in Brasília, under the presidency of Brazil. Leading the Indian delegation, Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, emphasized the urgency of stronger BRICS collaboration to ensure equitable access to energy, economic…
Cuttack: In a high-voltage encounter at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, the defending champions, Odisha Juggernauts, faced a stunning defeat at the hands of Gujarat Giants in the first semifinal of Season 2. Despite an electrifying atmosphere, Gujarat took the lead with a score of 19-10 at halftime, securing a 29-27 victory as the clock ticked down…
Mumbai: The 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) for Documentary, Short Fiction, and Animation Films hosted a compelling panel discussion today titled “Beyond The Lens: Funding and Monetization in Documentary Filmmaking.” This engaging session explored innovative methods for financing and profiting from documentary productions, offering invaluable insights for filmmakers striving to bring their stories to…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting today in New Delhi to review the security and logistics arrangements for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. During the meeting, Amit Shah emphasized the importance of vigilance and the need for sufficient deployment of security personnel for the Yatra….
New Delhi: Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, announced on Tuesday that the government has identified over 200 projects, amounting to Rs 1.25 lakh crore, under the National Ropeways Development Programme, ‘Parvatmala Pariyojana,’ to be implemented over the next five years. Speaking at the ‘Ropeway: Symposium-Cum-Exhibition,’ Gadkari emphasized the need to…
