New Delhi: The 6th meeting of the Steering Committee of the Ken-Betwa Link Project Authority (KBLPA) convened today in New Delhi, chaired by Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary of the Department of Water Resources, River Development, and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti. The meeting was attended by key officials from the Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh…
Itanagar: Manohar Lal, Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, chaired a crucial review meeting of Arunachal Pradesh’s power sector in Itanagar today. The meeting was attended by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, Secretary (Power) Pankaj Agarwal from the Government of India, and Chief Secretary Dharmendra from the Government…
New Delhi: The International Telecommunications Union – World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (ITU-WTSA 2024) concluded today with India emerging as a key player in influencing the future of global telecommunications. Through its proactive engagement, India successfully proposed groundbreaking resolutions and contributed to the modification of existing ones, receiving widespread support from member nations. The closing ceremony…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj hosted the National Convention on Model Women-Friendly Gram Panchayats in New Delhi, an event aimed at making every district in India home to at least one Gram Panchayat that prioritizes the needs and safety of women and girls. The convention was a part of the celebrations for International…
Goa: Hardeep Singh Puri, the Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Housing & Urban Affairs, expressed confidence in India’s positive growth in the energy sector and announced the eagerly anticipated 2nd Edition of India Energy Week (IEW) during a media briefing.
Bhubaneswar: In a major reform aligning with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, Odisha has revised the minimum age for admission to Class 1 to 6 years. This change, effective from the academic year 2025-26, is part of the state’s phased implementation of the NEP. The announcement, made through a notification dated January 20, 2025,…
Bhubaneswar: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) General Manager, Parmeshwar Funkwal, felicitated five railway employees for their exceptional dedication, vigilance, and prompt actions that ensured safe train operations. The felicitation ceremony was held at the ECoR headquarters, Rail Sadan, Bhubaneswar, in the presence of the Additional General Manager and senior officials, including the Principal Chief Safety…
New Delhi: Former Chief Minister of Sikkim, Pawan Chamling, was reportedly subjected to an attack by supporters of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) while en route to a meeting at Kishan Market on Monday. The incident purportedly unfolded following Chamling’s participation in a puja at Namchi Bazar. According to a press release issued by the…
New Delhi: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, graced the inauguration of Udyan Utsav – I, 2024.
Bhubaneswar: Identity is transient, nonlinear, and multifaceted—a mosaic of experiences, histories, and imaginations. When discussing Odia identity, it’s essential to look beyond inherited traditions and explore its evolving nature within a diverse state like Odisha, where people of various castes, faiths, and communities coexist.
This was the central theme at the first Odisha Manaska: Odisha on My Mind circle, hosted by All Things Odisha, which took place on Saturday evening at the In-Between Centre in Palaspali. The event, attended by individuals from different age groups and backgrounds, focused on redefining what it means to be Odia in today’s world.
