Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has lodged a formal complaint with the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Odisha, alleging the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of employing children in its election campaign activities in Khordha. In its complaint submitted on Tuesday, the BJD raised concerns over an incident during a rally organized by the BJP…
Moscow: The fourth meeting of the Working Group on Military Cooperation under the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military-Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC) concluded successfully in Moscow, marking a significant advancement in the enduring strategic partnership between the two nations. Co-chaired by Lieutenant General JP Mathew, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (India), and Lieutenant General Dylevsky…
Mumbai: The 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF-2024) hosted a compelling panel discussion today titled “Unlocking the Force: Using Documentary Films to Promote Social Transformation.” The session featured veteran Kannada film director, actor, and producer Dr. T. S. Nagabharana, who shared his insights on the influential role of documentaries in catalyzing societal change. The discussion, moderated…
New Delhi: The CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NIScPR) held a transformative Orientation Workshop today in the heart of New Delhi, aimed at fortifying its Science Media Communication Cell (SMCC) with strategic insights from distinguished experts. The workshop focused on enhancing the SMCC’s capabilities to effectively communicate science and technology (S&T) related…
Naples, Italy: The Indian delegation, led by Arunish Chawla, Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, participated in the Special Session of the G7 Ministers Meeting on Culture. The session, which focused on the role of culture in sustainable development, was attended by culture leaders from the G7 countries, the African Union, and key global organizations,…
Goa: Jyotiraditya M Scindia, Union Minister for Civil Aviation and Steel, inaugurated Fly91, a regional airline, and flagged off its maiden flight between Manohar International Airport (MOPA), Goa, and Agatti Islands, Lakshadweep. In his inaugural address, Scindia commended the transformative changes in the aviation industry under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He highlighted…
New York: Michelle Trachtenberg, the actress known for her roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl, has died at the age of 39. Law enforcement sources confirmed that Trachtenberg was found unconscious and unresponsive at her Manhattan residence on Wednesday morning. The actress was discovered by her mother around 8 a.m. at One…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs hosted the Prize Distribution Function of the 16th National Youth Parliament Competition, 2019-20 for Universities/Colleges at GMC Balayogi Auditorium, Parliament House Complex, New Delhi.
Bhubaneswar: Continuing its excellent march as the most preferred and No. 1 digital service provider in the state, Reliance Jio added the highest number of mobile subscribers in Odisha, in the month of December 2023, as per the latest telecom subscriber data released by TRAI. Jio added over 1.4 lakh new mobile subscribers in December,…
Kathmandu: In a tragic incident, a Saurya Airlines aircraft crashed during takeoff at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu on Wednesday killing 18 people including all passengers and an airline staff. The airport has been temporarily shut down following the accident, which occurred around 11 AM, according to TIA spokesperson Premnath Thakur, as reported by the Kathmandu Post.
