Puri:Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi declared a two-day holiday on June 7-8 for this year’s Rath Yatra in Odisha. The declaration was made during the final coordination meeting for the annual sojourn of the Lords of Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri. “After a gap of 53 years, Rath Yatra this year coincides with Netra Utsav…
New Delhi: Lt Gen Sadhna Saxena Nair assumed the office of Director General Medical Services (Army) on August 1, 2024, marking a historic milestone as the first woman to hold this prestigious position. Prior to this, she was the first woman to serve as DG Hospital Services (Armed Forces) upon her promotion to the rank…
New Delhi: The Indian Panorama, a flagship segment of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), has announced its selection of 25 Feature Films and 20 Non-Feature Films for the 55th edition of the festival. This year’s showcase will highlight a diverse array of contemporary Indian cinema, with the selected films representing a broad spectrum…
New Delhi: Apurva Chandra, Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, underscored the critical importance of timely detection and prevention in combating Thalassemia, a hereditary blood disorder. Speaking at an event commemorating International Thalassemia Day, Chandra emphasized that early prevention is key to reducing the burden of this disease. Addressing the gathering, Chandra…
Bhubaneswar: In response to the frequent occurrences of Kalbaisakhi (Nor’wester) storms and related thunderstorms across the state, the Directorate of Fire and Emergency Services, Odisha, has issued a public advisory to enhance awareness and preparedness among citizens. The move comes as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds (30–60 kmph)…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards fostering sports culture and infrastructure development, Kartik Pandian, Chairman of 5T and Nabin Odisha, flagged off the First Mahanadi Half Marathon in Sambalpur. The event, initiated at 6 AM, saw a remarkable turnout of over 4000 runners across various categories. Expressing his views during the occasion, Kartik Pandian highlighted…
Moscow: The Second Meeting of the Joint Russian-Indian Commission on Cooperation in the Field of Emergency Management took place today in Moscow. The Indian delegation was led by Nityanand Rai, Minister of State for Home Affairs, who was joined by senior officials including Vinay Kumar, Ambassador of India to Russia, Rajendra Singh, Member & Head…
New Delhi: On the occasion of the third anniversary of the PM GatiShakti initiative, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, today launched the district version of the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, aimed at enhancing infrastructure development in 27 aspirational districts across India. Speaking at the launch event, Shri Goyal emphasized that GatiShakti…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) is gearing up to host the third edition of the Bhubaneswar Festival of Storytelling (BhuFesto) from February 3 to February 5, promising a captivating experience for attendees. This engaging event is set to unfold simultaneously at four distinct locations across the city: Indira Gandhi Park, Odisha Crafts Museum Kalabhoomi,…
Dubai: India sealed a spot in the ICC Champions Trophy final with an emphatic 4-wicket win over Australia in the semi-final at the Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday. Australia posted a target of 265, but India chased it down with clinical precision. Virat Kohli was the standout performer, top-scoring with 84 runs off 98 balls….
