New Delhi: Prasar Bharati has announced that it will broadcast the T20 World Cup, set to take place in West Indies and USA from June 2nd onwards, on its DD Free Dish platform. In addition to the T20 World Cup coverage, Doordarshan, under Prasar Bharati, will telecast a series of major global international sporting events….
New Delhi: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) have unveiled the BhashaNet portal during the Universal Acceptance Day event held today. This significant initiative, supported by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), marks a major step forward in advancing digital inclusion and…
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik felicitated the Odia Olympians today and handed over cash rewards to the four Hockey players for their spectacular performances in the Tokyo Olympics. As Birendra Lakra and Amit Rohidas were part of the men’s Hockey team that won bronze medal in the Olympic games, they were handed over cash rewards…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha has signed a five-year non-financial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre for Effective Governance of Indian States (CEGIS) to launch a Decision Support System (DSS) aimed at enabling data-driven governance backed by analytical evidence. The initiative is part of the state’s “Viksit Odisha” vision and focuses on institutionalizing capacity…
Ayodhya: As the city prepares for the upcoming consecration ceremony on January 22, the Uttar Pradesh government is going to host the International Kite Festival in Ayodhya. Scheduled to unfold between January 19 and 21, the festival aims to draw renowned kite flyers from across the globe, providing them with a platform to showcase their…
New Delhi: In a move aimed at streamlining and modernizing the prestigious National Film Awards, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B) has introduced significant changes, including the removal of specific names associated with awards and the restructuring of prize money. The alterations are based on the recommendations of a committee set up by the…
New Delhi: In a major step towards enhancing pandemic preparedness, Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh (alias Lalan Singh), Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, launched the “Animal Health Security Strengthening in India for Pandemic Preparedness and Response” project. Funded by the G20 Pandemic Fund, this $25 million initiative aims to strengthen India’s animal health…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence, in collaboration with MyGov, has launched an online contest to engage the public in bringing Indian tunes to the forefront during the Beating Retreat Ceremony at Vijay Chowk on January 29, 2024.
Puri: The Global Energy Leaders’ Summit 2025 (GELS 2025), conceptualised as India’s first COP-style platform for interstate coordination, concluded with a high-level press briefing in Puri, marking a significant step towards building a collaborative and future-ready clean energy ecosystem in the country. Addressing the media, Deputy Chief Minister (Energy, Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment) Kanak Vardhan…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to underscore the significance of millets in promoting nutrition and sustainable agriculture, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the International Convention on Millets in Bhubaneswar today. With a focus on bolstering the state’s agricultural sector, particularly for the welfare of rain-fed farmers, the convention aimed to provide a platform for stakeholders to…
