New Delhi: Vinod Kumar Shukla, one of the most celebrated names in Hindi literature, has been selected for the prestigious 59th Jnanpith Award for 2024. The recognition honours his exceptional literary contribution, marked by his innovative style and deep sensitivity towards the human experience. Shukla, who is the 12th Hindi writer to receive this esteemed…
Bhubaneswar: To resolve the Mahanadi water dispute, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai met with his Odisha counterpart, Mohan Charan Majhi, at Lok Seva Bhavan in Bhubaneswar. The meeting, held during Sai’s visit to Odisha, provided a platform for a crucial dialogue between the two leaders on the long-standing issue. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi…
Bhubaneswar: The ‘Lakhpati Didi’ initiative, India’s flagship program aimed at economically empowering women, has emerged as a transformative force in Odisha, placing the state second nationally in creating financially independent women entrepreneurs. With over 9.36 lakh women now earning ₹1 lakh or more annually, Odisha stands as a shining example of grassroots economic empowerment under…
Bhubaneswar: The 7th edition of Kalabhoomi Utsav commenced today at the Odisha Crafts Museum, celebrating the rich heritage of handloom and handicrafts in the state. The five-day-long festival was inaugurated by Guha Poonam Tapas Kumar, Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Handloom, Textiles, and Handicrafts Department, who reaffirmed the department’s commitment to preserving and promoting Odisha’s artisanal traditions. The inaugural…
Bhubaneswar: Cricket fever is set to grip Odisha as Barabati Stadium in Cuttack is expected to be one of the venues for the upcoming T20I series between India and South Africa in December 2025. As per reports from national media, South Africa will embark on a multi-format tour of India, featuring two Test matches, three…
Bathinda: To enhance food safety and quality, Union Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries, Ravneet Singh Bittu, announced that the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MOFPI) will provide financial support for the establishment of 100 new NABL-accredited food testing laboratories across India in the financial year 2025-26. Bittu made the announcement while…
New Delhi: The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) was held today at its Head Office in New Delhi. The elections for the post of Chairman and Governing Council members were successfully conducted, following due procedure. Ashok Singh Thakur was elected as the Chairman for a…
Rome: The 13th edition of the India-Italy Military Cooperation Group (MCG) meeting was successfully conducted from March 20-21, 2025, in Rome, Italy. The meeting was co-chaired by the Deputy Assistant Chief of Integrated Defence Staff IDC (A) from Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS), representing India, and the Deputy Head of the Strategic Direction and…
Goa: Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), one of India’s premier defence shipyards, achieved a historic milestone today with the successful launch of ‘Tavasya’, the second frigate of Project 1135.6 (Yard 1259). The launch signifies a major step forward in India’s self-reliance in warship construction, reinforcing the nation’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence manufacturing. The frigate…
New Delhi: Strengthening bilateral ties and fostering collaboration in sports, H.E. E.P. Chet Greene, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Trade, and Barbuda Affairs of Antigua and Barbuda, met with Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Government of India, at Shram Shakti Bhawan during his visit to India. During…
