Lighthouse Photo Exhibition Illuminates India’s Maritime Heritage

New Delhi: The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, through the Directorate of Lighthouse and Lightships, celebrated the rich maritime heritage of India with a captivating Lighthouse Photo Exhibition. The exhibition, hosted at AIFACS, New Delhi, showcased a collection of 100 photographs, spotlighting the beauty and historical significance of lighthouses that adorn India’s expansive coastline….

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Marathi Web Series ‘Lampan’ Wins Best Web Series (OTT) Award at IFFI 2024

Goa: The Marathi web series Lampan has won the prestigious Best Web Series (OTT) Award at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), celebrated for its compelling storytelling, exceptional performances, and top-notch production values. Directed by Nipun Avinash Dharmadhikari and based on the works of writer Prakash Narayan Sant, Lampan narrates the story of…

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Durga Puja Sans Devotees in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Thursday has issued a set of comprehensive guidelines for Durga Puja celebration. The guidelines will be effective from October 11 to 15. In an official order, BMC commissioner informed that the puja committees and organisers have to follow the guidelines during the festival.  Following are the guidelines of…

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Odisha Govt Intervenes to Provide Potatoes at ₹30 Amid Shortage

Bhubaneswar: In response to the ongoing potato crisis in Odisha, the state government has launched an initiative to provide potatoes to consumers at a fixed price of ₹30 per kilogram. The measure, implemented in partnership with the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED), aims to ensure accessibility and affordability of the essential staple…

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Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar Advocates Women’s Empowerment as Vital Investment for Society’s Future at FICCI Event

New Delhi: Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar underscored the paramount importance of empowering women as an investment in the present and future of society while addressing members of the FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) on the occasion of the culmination of 40 years of FLO at Bharat Mandapam. Dhankhar emphasized that promoting equal opportunities, breaking down barriers, and…

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Odisha Candidates Shines in UPSC Examinations 2023: Animesh Pradhan Secures AIR 2

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has emerged as a beacon of excellence in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examinations 2023, with several candidates from the state achieving remarkable success in the prestigious nationwide test. Among the top performers is Animesh Pradhan from Angul district, who secured the second rank in the country, marking a momentous…

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