Bhubaneswar: In a splendid gesture of recognition, Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik, has announced cash awards of Rs. 3 Lakhs for every member of the Indian Women’s Hockey Team along with their support staff. This commendable tribute celebrates the team’s remarkable achievement of clinching a bronze medal at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou,…
Bhubaneswar: The 12th meeting of the Standing Committee of the State Board for Wildlife was held at Kharvel Bhawan under the chairmanship of Forest and Environment Minister Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia, where key development proposals were reviewed with a focus on balancing ecological conservation and regional growth. The committee, functioning under the provisions of the Wildlife…
Goa: Renowned English filmmaker and actor Stephen Woolley captivated audiences at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) today with a masterclass on “Who is a Film Producer? – Five Important Stages of Film Production.” The session, attended by aspiring filmmakers, students, and cinephiles, delved into the producer’s pivotal role in filmmaking, outlining five…
Itanagar: Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman chaired a significant meeting today in Itanagar to assess the performance of seven Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) serving the Northeastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura. The meeting was attended by M. Nagaraju, Secretary of the Department of Financial Services…
Bhubaneswar: A meeting of the State Water Resources Board, Odisha, was held today under the chairpersonship of Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja at the Lokseva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar. The meeting reviewed key initiatives in the water sector, including the formulation of the Draft State Water Policy and strategies to enhance irrigation coverage and efficiency across the State….
Bhubaneswar: In a unique turn of events, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has initiated an inventive election campaign on social media following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent remark regarding the future of the Naveen Patnaik-led government in Odisha. The regional party has unveiled a digital invitation inviting individuals to witness the swearing-in ceremony of BJD…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, today unveiled the India Rankings 2024, an initiative under the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) established by the Ministry of Education in 2015. The event, held in New Delhi, was attended by prominent figures including Secretary of Higher Education, K. Sanjay Murthy, UGC Chairman Prof. M. Jagadesh…
Bhubaneswar: Sunil Chettri lead Indian team wins the Hero Intercontinental Cup held at Kalinga Stadium today. The Blue Tigers defeated Lebanon 2-0 in the finals. Both the teams gave a tough fight and in the first none could score. In the second half, the Indian team made a lead with 2 scores, while Lebanon struggled…
Bhubaneswar: The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) has appointed renowned environmentalist and wildlife activist Dr. Biswajit Mohanty as the State Convener of its Odisha Chapter. Acclaimed writer and historian Anil Dhir has been named the Co-convener. Founded in 1984 in New Delhi, INTACH is one of India’s premier organizations dedicated to…
Bhubaneswar: Ramjeet Tudu, a youth from Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, received special recognition from Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the 114th episode of the Mann Ki Baat program today for his extraordinary efforts to promote the Santhali language at an international level through digital innovation. Prime Minister Modi highlighted Tudu’s work in giving Santhali a new…
