WAVES 2025: Spotify House Session Celebrates Living Legacy of Indian Folk Music

Mumbai: Day 3 of the inaugural WAVES Summit 2025 unfolded with a powerful celebration of India’s folk traditions through a vibrant session titled Spotify House: Evolution of Folk Music in India, held at the Jio World Convention Centre. Curated under the ‘WAVES Culturals and Concerts’ segment, the session brought together iconic voices from the world…

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India Launches National Centre of Excellence for AVGC-XR Sector with Industry Giants on Board

Mumbai: In a transformative move aimed at revolutionizing India’s creative and digital media landscape, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, in collaboration with FICCI and CII, today officially launched the Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT) — a National Centre of Excellence exclusively dedicated to the AVGC-XR (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics & Extended Reality)…

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Khelo India Multipurpose Hall Inaugurated in Arunachal’s Kamle District to Boost Grassroots Sports

Kamle: In a significant step towards strengthening sports infrastructure in India’s Northeast, Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, inaugurated the Khelo India Multipurpose Hall in Kamle district of Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday. The facility, fully funded by the Central Government, has been constructed at a cost of…

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Walkathon in Bhubaneswar Raises Awareness on Ankylosing Spondylitis

Bhubaneswar: In a heartfelt effort to shed light on a lesser-known but debilitating condition, Pain Free Odisha, in collaboration with Health Village Hospital, organized a Walkathon today to mark Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) Day. The event aimed to spread awareness about Ankylosing Spondylitis — a chronic inflammatory disease that often goes undiagnosed and misunderstood. Held in…

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Odisha Plans Major Makeover of Chandipur Beach to Secure Blue Flag Tag and Boost Global Tourism

Bhubaneswar: To enhance Odisha’s global tourism appeal, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Friday announced a comprehensive development plan for the unique Chandipur beach in Balasore district, with the ambitious goal of securing the prestigious Blue Flag certification. Describing Chandipur as “perhaps the most beautiful beach in our state with natural landscaping,” Parida, who also…

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Three Major Trains to Operate from Bhubaneswar New Station Starting May 12

Bhubaneswar: In a significant move aimed at decongesting Bhubaneswar Main Station and enhancing accessibility for commuters in North Bhubaneswar, Athgarh, and Cuttack regions, Indian Railways has announced a change in the terminal point for three major express trains. Effective May 12, 2025, the Konark Express (11020/11019), Visakha Express (17015/17016), and the Bhubaneswar-Visakhapatnam Inter City Express…

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Admissions Open for World Skill Center’s June 2025 Session; Apply by May 3

Bhubaneswar: The World Skill Center (WSC) in Bhubaneswar has invited applications for admission to its June 2025–26 session, with the last date to apply being May 3. Designed to offer cutting-edge industrial training, the WSC is accepting online applications for various technical and service-oriented courses that aim to prepare youth for global industry demands. According…

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Odisha Clears ₹3,898 Cr Investment Proposals, Set to Create 7,464 Jobs Across 11 Districts

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has approved 19 new investment projects worth ₹3,898.54 crore. The decision was taken during the 136th State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, IAS. These projects are expected to generate 7,464 employment opportunities across 11 districts—Angul, Balasore, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Ganjam, Jajpur, Keonjhar, Khordha, Koraput, Sambalpur,…

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Odisha’s Dam Safety Efforts Earn Praise from World Bank Delegation

Bhubaneswar: A high-level team from the World Bank met with Odisha’s Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary Anu Garg, IAS today to review the State’s progress and strategies under the ongoing Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP). The meeting underscored Odisha’s exemplary efforts in dam safety and future preparedness. The World Bank team included Dr. C. Rajagopal…

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