New Delhi: Prasar Bharati, the government-owned broadcaster, has stirred controversy with its decision to change the logo of its Hindi news channel, DD News, from red to orange, drawing criticism from the opposition and media experts who perceive it as a form of ‘saffronisation’ aligned with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The alteration in…
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister Prabhati Parida has intervened to address the grievances of women who have yet to receive funds under the Subhadra scheme, launched in May 2024 to provide financial support of ₹50,000 over five years to married women in Odisha. The scheme aims to empower women economically, but delays due to unlinked bank…
Bhubaneswar: The stage is all set for the eagerly anticipated Annual Adivasi Mela-2024, scheduled to take place at Adivasi Exhibition Ground, Unit-I, near Sishu Bhawan Square, from January 26 to February 5. This vibrant cultural extravaganza will feature stalls in the traditional Adivasi Haat and Tribal Art and Crafts segment, erected by 22 Integrated Tribal…
New Delhi: In an escalating legal battle with the Indian government, WhatsApp, owned by Meta, has issued a stark warning to the Delhi High Court, stating that it would cease operations in India if compelled to compromise its message encryption. The declaration came during a hearing on WhatsApp’s challenge to a provision of the IT…
Kanpur Dehat: Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) Limited, a distinguished Mini Ratna, Category-I, and Schedule ‘A’ Central public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Power, has achieved a significant milestone with the successful commercial operation of its 50 MW Gujrai Solar Power Station in Kanpur Dehat, Uttar Pradesh. The Gujrai Solar Power Station, executed by…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, presided over the 28th Meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) in New Delhi today. The FSDC deliberated on crucial issues related to macro financial stability and India’s preparedness to address them. Inter-regulatory matters were also discussed, focusing on supporting the Gift…
Puri: Blending history, culture, and living traditions, the latest edition of the Puri Heritage Walks offered participants an immersive journey through the lesser-explored heritage landscape of the pilgrim town. The 20th edition of the walk brought together heritage enthusiasts to explore Kumharapada village and its deep-rooted connection with the rituals of Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannath. The…
Jagatsinghpur: A disturbing incident of sexual assault has been reported from Jagatsinghpur district in Odisha, where an 18-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by two youths under the Sadar police limits late Monday night. The police have arrested one of the accused while a manhunt is underway to trace the second. According to sources, the incident…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the Mega Conclave of the Special Development Council (SDC) at the Adivasi Exhibition Ground in Bhubaneswar on Saturday. The event, organized by the ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backward Class Welfare Department, witnessed the participation of about 2,000 members from 23 SDCs, along with 1,750 stakeholders. The gathering…
Okha: In a momentous event today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sudarshan Setu, a marvel of engineering that now connects the Okha mainland with Beyt Dwarka island.
