‘Shishu Katha Divas’ Celebrated Across Odisha to Promote Reading and Odia Language

Bhubaneswar: The seventh day of the ongoing Odia Pakhya was celebrated as “Shishu Katha Divas” across Odisha, with a focus on nurturing reading habits among young students and promoting the Odia language. Organised by the Odia Language Literature and Culture Department, the day witnessed distribution of educational books among primary school students across multiple districts….

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Lithuanian Film Toxic Wins Golden Peacock for Best Feature Film at IFFI 2024

Goa: Lithuanian film Toxic, directed by Saulė Bliuvaitė, has won the prestigious Golden Peacock Award for Best Feature Film at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). This highly anticipated announcement underscores Toxic‘s profound impact, with its exploration of adolescence against a backdrop of stark physical and social realities. The Golden Peacock comes with…

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Union Minister Dr. L. Murugan Launches iGOT Lab for Online Learning in Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

New Delhi: In a significant move to enhance the skills and professional development of its workforce, the Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. L. Murugan, has directed the establishment of an iGOT Lab within the Ministry. This initiative aims to facilitate online learning for all employees, following a thorough…

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International Conference Highlights Steel Slag Road Technology’s Role in Sustainable Infrastructure Development

New Delhi: Dr. V.K. Saraswat, Member (Science) of Niti Aayog, graced the First International Conference on Steel Slag Road jointly organized by CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) and PHDCCI in New Delhi. During the event, Dr. Saraswat unveiled the Guidelines for Utilization and Processing of Steel Slag as Processed Steel Slag Aggregates in Road Construction,…

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EMRS Hirli Secures Second Position at National Model Youth Gram Sabha Competition

Bhubaneswar: Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS), Hirli, has brought national acclaim to Odisha by securing the Second Position at the National Level Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS) Competition, held among nearly 200 EMRS institutions across the country. The competition was organised under the aegis of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India. The MYGS…

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Thrilling Tawangchu Tides: Arunachal Pradesh to Host Kayaking Extravaganza from February 5

Tawang: Arunachal Pradesh is gearing up to be the epicenter of adrenaline-pumping action as it is going to host the highly anticipated “Tawangchu Tides,” the largest kayaking tournament in the northeast, commencing on February 5. Over six exhilarating days, participants will face the formidable Class 5 rapids along the Tawang Chu river, famed for its…

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