Bhubaneswar: Odisha took a major step forward in enhancing its global connectivity as Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi flagged off the first-ever direct flight from Bhubaneswar to Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. The launch marks a strategic milestone in the state’s bid to establish itself as a key aviation hub in eastern India. The new service,…
Maharajganj: In a significant boost to financial inclusivity, Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman presided over the Credit Outreach Programme in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh, where she handed over sanction letters and cheques from banks to beneficiaries under various Central Government schemes.
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan jointly inaugurated the statue of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Bellevue Square in Cuttack on Tuesday. The statue, skillfully crafted under the guidance of artist Sanjib Biswal, was created by a team of 18 artisans in just 35 days. The…
New Delhi: The High-Level Committee (HLC) on One Nation One Election, led by Chairman Shri Ram Nath Kovind, continued its engagement with State Election Commissioners (SEC) to gather insights and perspectives on the feasibility of holding simultaneous elections across the country.
Goa: Renowned English filmmaker and actor Stephen Woolley captivated audiences at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) today with a masterclass on “Who is a Film Producer? – Five Important Stages of Film Production.” The session, attended by aspiring filmmakers, students, and cinephiles, delved into the producer’s pivotal role in filmmaking, outlining five…
Hyderabad: In a thrilling encounter at the Indian Premier League, Sunrisers Hyderabad clinched a spectacular victory against Mumbai Indians during the 8th Match held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Setting an IPL record, Sunrisers Hyderabad placed a daunting target of 277 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. With this remarkable win,…
Bhubaneswar: Devotees at the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri experienced a temporary halt in darshan on Sunday after temple servitors conducted an emergency ‘Bada Mahasnan’ ritual, following a child’s sudden illness inside the shrine. The incident unfolded during the morning hours when the temple was teeming with devotees after the completion of the daily Abakash…
Bishkek: The 12th edition of the India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise KHANJAR-XII is set to take place in Kyrgyzstan from March 10 to March 23, 2025. Since its launch in 2011, the annual military drill has served as a key platform for strengthening the strategic partnership between the two nations. The last edition was conducted…
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday forecasted that the cyclonic storm ‘Gulab’ is likely to hit the coasts of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh somewhere between Gopalpur-Kalingapatnam on 26 September at a speed of 95 km per hour. The deep depression has intensified into cyclonic storm and lay centred about 370 km east-southeast of…
Bhubaneswar: To enhance the educational infrastructure in Odisha, the state government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Education, to implement the Prime Minister’s School for Rising India (PM Shri) Yojana. Under the MoU, approximately 800 schools in Odisha will be transformed into PM Shri Schools, embodying the core principles of…
