Bhubaneswar: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) General Manager, Parmeshwar Funkwal, felicitated five railway employees for their exceptional dedication, vigilance, and prompt actions that ensured safe train operations. The felicitation ceremony was held at the ECoR headquarters, Rail Sadan, Bhubaneswar, in the presence of the Additional General Manager and senior officials, including the Principal Chief Safety…
Goa: The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) highlighted Australian cinema with the screening of The Rooster, a compelling independent drama by debut director and writer Mark Leonard Winter. The film, showcased under the festival’s special focus on Australian cinema, captivated audiences with its raw exploration of grief, loss, and the search for meaning….
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Government rolled out a five-year strategic partnership with the University of Chicago Trust (UCT) for using data to advance innovations and drive policy decisions. Sharing about the collaboration Electronics and Information Technology Minister for Odisha, Tusharkanti Behera said, “The establishment of the DPIC is a testament to the government’s commitment to the state’s…
New Delhi: In a major push to bolster rural infrastructure and accelerate economic development, the Ministry of Rural Development has sanctioned a fresh batch of connectivity projects to the northeastern state of Tripura and eastern state of Odisha under the Connectivity Component of the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN). The sanctioned projects…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the 10th Film Preservation and Restoration Workshop–2025 at Kalabhumi, Bhubaneswar, calling for collective efforts to preserve Odisha’s cinematic legacy. Emphasising the cultural importance of film preservation, he said, “Our Odia cinema is a symbol of our cultural heritage. Many memories are associated with it. When we are trying…
Bhubaneswar: Giving a major boost to the state’s dairy sector, the Odisha government has disbursed ₹31.1 crore in incentives to dairy farmers across the state. The funds were transferred directly to the bank accounts of around one lakh farmers registered with OMFED (Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd) under the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)…
Bhubaneswar: Kapil Sharma is set to feature in writer-director-producer-actor Nandita Das’s upcoming film whose shooting will be done in Bhubaneswar. Taking to Twitter, Nandita Das informed on Thursday about her next project which will feature Kapil in lead role along with Shahana Goswami. Kapil will essay the role of a food delivery rider. Nandita Das…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to propel the tourism sector in Odisha and foster collaborations on a national and global scale, the Department of Tourism, Government of Odisha, and the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) are set to co-host the 5th Edition of Odisha Travel Bazar (OTB) 2023-24. This flagship exhibition, scheduled…
Umroi: The 7th edition of the India-France Joint Military Exercise SHAKTI commenced today at Umroi, marking the beginning of a two-week-long training event aimed at enhancing the joint military capabilities of both nations. The exercise, scheduled from 13th to 26th May 2024, is being conducted at a fully developed and modern Foreign Training Node in…
Bhubaneswar: Over 100 students from Odisha are all set to embark on a thrilling Winter Adventure Camp in Manali, Himachal Pradesh, scheduled from 27th February to 5th March 2025. The students were officially sent off in a ceremony held at Kalinga Stadium, where they were wished the best of luck for the upcoming adventure by Suryabanshi…
