Bhubaneswar: For over half a century, the Modern Book Depot has been a cornerstone of literary culture in Bhubaneswar. Founded in 1970 by Om Prakash’s father, this iconic bookstore has served as a sanctuary for bibliophiles and a beacon of knowledge in the heart of the city. Now, after 54 years, the bookstore faces potential…
Brazilian football legend Edson Arantes do Nascimento popularly known as Pele has died at the age of 82. Pele was in the hospital at Sao Paulo’s Albert Einstein Hospital where he was treated for cancer as well as kidney and heart problems. His cancer worsened and was not responding to chemotherapy. Widely considered one of…
Hyderabad: Sumita Dawra, Secretary, Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India, participated in an industry interaction organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Employers’ Federation of India (EFI) in Hyderabad. The event focused on the significant strides India has made in labour reforms and employment generation, aiming to foster dialogue between government…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has rolled out a statewide ban on the sale of petrol in plastic bottles, reinforcing safety protocols and targeting the illegal fuel trade. The decision was taken during a review meeting chaired by Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra at Lok Seva Bhawan on Monday. Addressing officials and…
Hubbali-Dharwad: Addressing the students and faculty members of IIT Dharwad, Vice-President Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar asserted that India is currently in an “epic mood” and is making unparalleled progress across various fronts. He urged the youth to take pride in the country’s phenomenal rise, emphasizing that “India’s rise is unstoppable.”
Bhubaneswar: The Indian Women’s Hockey Team put up a spirited fight but succumbed to a 2-4 defeat against defending champions the Netherlands in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 at the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar on Monday. Udita (18’, 42’) stood out for India with a stunning brace, but goals from Felice Albers (34’, 47’), Emma…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced a significant boost for women empowerment by increasing incentives for Mission Shakti Community Support Staff. The decision, benefiting 59,509 personnel, recognizes their crucial role in driving positive change at the grassroots level. In a press release, the Chief Minister highlighted the remarkable contributions of Community Support Staff, including MBK,…
New Delhi: To boost India’s medical device sector, Union Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers and Health & Family Welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda, today unveiled the Scheme for Strengthening the Medical Device Industry. The scheme aims to make India a leading player in medical device manufacturing, aligned with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat mission to foster self-reliance. Union…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant development, the Central Government has allocated a budget of Rs 197 crore for the redevelopment of the Balasore railway station in Odisha. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw took to Twitter on Friday to announce the sanctioning of funds for this transformative project. According to Minister Vaishnaw, the revamped Balasore railway station will…
Delhi: Jyotiraditya M Scindia, Minister of Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region, alongside Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, Minister of State for Communications & Rural Development, inaugurated the Network Operations Centre at the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) Delhi Campus today. The newly launched centre boasts indigenously developed security infrastructure designed to identify and…
