Bhubaneswar: In an effort to address the ongoing concerns of displaced street vendors in Puri, Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, Housing & Urban Development (H&UD), visited the city on Saturday to review the progress of rehabilitation initiatives for vendors evicted from the Badadand area. Padhee toured the vending zone under construction near the Sri Setu area,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s vibrant cultural, literary and artistic heritage received national recognition as four distinguished personalities from the State were conferred the Padma Shri for 2026. The Union government announced the prestigious civilian awards on Sunday, on the eve of the 77th Republic Day celebrations, marking a moment of pride for Odisha. According to the official…
Bhubaneswar: Preparations are in full swing for the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD), set to be held in Odisha’s capital, Bhubaneswar, from January 8 to 10, 2024. Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mohapatra presided over a preparatory meeting today, attended by MLAs, Mayor Sulochana Das, and senior officials. The meeting aimed to finalize…
Bhubaneswar: The “Girls in Aviation Day 2024” event, held at Rama Devi Women’s University in Bhubaneswar, celebrated a powerful message of opportunity and empowerment for young women interested in aviation careers. Organized by the Odisha Commerce and Transport Department in collaboration with Women in Aviation India (WAI), the event, themed “Empowering Dreams to Soar,” provided…
Kolkata: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah inaugurated the new building of the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) in Kolkata on Saturday, marking a major milestone in India’s push for a modern, evidence-driven criminal justice system. Built at a cost of ₹88 crore, the state-of-the-art facility is set to serve not just…
New Delhi: The inaugural Asian Buddhist Summit, organized by India’s Ministry of Culture and the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), took place in New Delhi on November 5-6, 2024, drawing 700 participants from 32 countries, including leading monastic figures, scholars, diplomats, and experts in Buddhist studies. Themed “Role of Buddha Dhamma in Strengthening Asia,” the summit…
Dhenkanal: Once celebrated for its exquisite kansha pitala (bronze-brass) utensils, Indipur village in Odisha’s Dhenkanal district is witnessing a slow decline of its centuries-old craft. A recent Dhenkanal Heritage Walk (DHW) to the village revealed a grim reality—without sustained patronage and support, this unique tradition may soon vanish. For over 200 years, Indipur has held…
New Delhi: In a significant move towards simplifying regulations and promoting the ‘One Nation, One Commodity, One Regulator’ concept, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) approved various amendments in its 43rd meeting held under the chairmanship of Union Health Secretary, Shri Apurva Chandra.
Bhubaneswar: With reports of dengue cases emerging in various areas of the city, in a proactive measure to curb the proliferation of malaria and dengue, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has released Western Gambusia fish into four significant drains across the capital city. The decision to introduce Gambusia fish into water bodies was carried out…
New Delhi: In a recent statement, the Government has highlighted its commitment to promoting Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) systems as a means to expedite justice delivery in the country.
