Los Angeles: Pop sensation Miley Cyrus achieved a significant milestone in her illustrious career as she secured the coveted Grammy for Record of the Year for her chart-topping hit “Flowers” at the 2024 Grammy Awards. Earlier in the evening, the same track earned Cyrus her first Grammy in the Best Pop Solo Performance category. The…
Guwahati: Dr. Neeraj Mittal, Secretary (Telecom) at the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, inaugurated a two-day workshop on “5G Use Case Labs: Awareness and Pre-Commissioning Readiness” at IIT Guwahati on February 12, 2024.
New Delhi: The 10th National Handloom Day was celebrated today with Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar as the chief guest. Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh and Minister of State Pabitra Margherita also attended the event. In his address, Vice President Dhankhar emphasized that handloom products are a core component of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Be…
Bhubaneswar: A high-level stakeholder meeting on the promotion of women-led enterprises through CSR initiatives was convened today at Mission Shakti Bhawan in Bhubaneswar, bringing together senior officials from the corporate sector, banking institutions, and government departments. The session aimed to foster strategic partnerships to advance women’s entrepreneurship across Odisha, aligning with the state’s larger vision…
Dibrugarh: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, conducted an inspection of the drainage and sewerage system in the Naliapool area of Dibrugarh City today. As the Lok Sabha MP for Dibrugarh, Sonowal emphasized the urgent need for a sustainable and practical solution to the city’s poorly designed drainage system to prevent…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has stepped up the farmer registration process for the upcoming Kharif paddy procurement season, with more than 5.5 lakh farmers having registered so far, according to the state government. The registration drive, which is being conducted across the state, will continue until August 31, 2026. Registration is currently underway at Primary Agricultural Cooperative…
New Delhi: The High-Level Committee (HLC) formed by the Government of India, chaired by Shri Ram Nath Kovind, former President of India, convened a meeting in New Delhi to address the matter of simultaneous elections in the country. The committee, tasked with examining the feasibility of holding simultaneous elections and providing recommendations, assessed the progress…
Bhubaneswar: Hockey India on Monday announced Odia player Deep Grace Ekka as vice-captain of the Indian women’s team for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics next month. While veteran striker Rani Rampal will be the captain, Ekka and experienced goalkeeper Savita Punia are the two vice-captains of the team. Under Rani’s Captaincy, the Indian team over the…
Sundargarh: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced that the government would initiate the process to establish the North Odisha Development Council (NODC) within the next two to three months. Addressing a gathering at a BJP-organized event at Sanskruti Bhavan in Sundargarh, the Chief Minister stated that a dedicated task force had been formed to…
Bhubaneswar: In response to the escalating temperatures, the Odisha government has rolled out the ‘water bell’ system in all schools across the state to ensure students remain adequately hydrated during class hours. The initiative, spearheaded by the School and Mass Education department, aims to mitigate the risks associated with heat-related ailments among students. Under the…
