Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has temporarily paused the implementation of a controversial bill mandating job reservations for Kannadigas in private sector firms, opting for further study and comprehensive discussion. The bill, cleared on Monday, proposes that companies in the state’s IT hub prioritize local hires for 70 percent of non-management roles and 50 percent of…
Rameswaram: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation multiple transformative infrastructure projects worth over ₹8,300 crore in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. The Prime Minister also inaugurated India’s first vertical lift sea bridge—the New Pamban Rail Bridge—marking a new chapter in the country’s engineering and connectivity landscape. Addressing a massive gathering,…
New Delhi: Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communication, Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, inaugurated the Saras Aajeevika Mela 2024 on Monday at the Bharat Mandapam, as part of the 43rd India International Trade Fair (IITF). Showcasing the theme of ‘tradition, art, craft, and culture,’ this year’s mela has brought together over 300 rural…
Johannesburg: South Africa’s cricket fraternity mourns the loss of legendary cricketer Mike Procter, who breathed his last on Saturday due to complications arising from a heart surgery. He was 77. Mike Procter, hailed as one of the greatest all-rounders of his era, leaves behind an extraordinary cricket legacy. His illustrious career encompassed 401 first-class games,…
Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Supremo Naveen Patnaik unveiled the party’s roster for the upcoming Odisha Assembly elections, announcing six prominent candidates to represent key constituencies. In a strategic move aimed at fortifying the party’s presence across the state, Patnaik revealed the names of the chosen contenders today. Among the selected candidates, Mahesh Sahu emerges…
Goa: In a moment of pride for the nation and a milestone in maritime history, the Indian Navy is preparing to welcome the crew of Navika Sagar Parikrama II as they complete their epic circumnavigation of the globe aboard Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini. The extraordinary eight-month voyage, undertaken in double-handed mode by Lieutenant Commanders…
Bhubaneswar: The Indian Women’s Hockey Team concluded the Bhubaneswar leg of the Hockey Pro League 2023/24 with a triumphant 3-1 victory over the United States at Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Friday. Vandana Katariya (9’), Deepika (26’), and Salima Tete (56’) contributed to India’s win, while Sanne Caarls (42’) scored the lone goal for the United…
Bhubaneswar: Highlighting the cultural significance of cinema, Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo on Friday said that films mirror the socio-cultural life of a society, and preserving them ensures that cinematic treasures lost to time can be revived for future generations. He was speaking as the chief guest at the concluding ceremony of the 10th…
National award-winning independent filmmaker Amartya Bhattacharyya’s Odia film, Adieu Godard, has been officially selected at the 25th Split Film Festival 2021 also known as International Festival of New Film. This is one of the oldest and prestigious film festivals in the world organised at Split, an ancient town located at the middle of the Adriatic…
Agartala: In a significant development for Tripura’s century-old tea industry, the state government has decided to establish a dedicated auction centre to enhance the value of the finished products, announced a senior official on Wednesday. Currently, tea planters in the region are compelled to sell their products at auction centers in Guwahati or Kolkata. Following…
