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…
Kuala Lumpur: India’s ace shuttler PV Sindhu showcased her dominance by outclassing Korea’s Sim Yu Jin in the second round of the women’s singles at the Malaysia Masters on Thursday. Young shuttler Ashmita Chaliha also made headlines by stunning USA’s Beiwen Zhang in an impressive display. Sindhu, who last clinched a title at the 2022…
Bhubaneswar: The final semester examinations of Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) students in Odisha will be conducted online by July-August this year. The students can appear in the exams from their homes or at their nearest degree colleges. Higher education minister Arun Kumar Sahoo announced this on Friday after a virtual meeting with vice-chancellors. “In…
Bhubaneswar: The Twin City Commissionerate Police have announced several traffic restrictions in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to launch the Mohan Majhi government’s flagship Subhadra Yojana at Janata Maidan. The restrictions will be in place from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM on September 17, and will affect several key routes…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha FC, Bhubaneswar-based Hero Indian Super League (ISL) Club has introduced the ‘Odisha FC Digital Grassroots Academy’ to help young footballers improve their skills and be educated on the fundamentals of the sport. The program is scheduled to begin from June 20. OFC aims to promote young and talented players from Odisha and across…
Imphal: Albert Sarangthem, a fifth-semester computer engineering student at Manipur Institute of Technology, has garnered acclaim for his inventive prowess by transforming a vintage Bajaj-150 scooter into an eco-friendly electric vehicle (EV) named ‘Samadon EV II.’ This remarkable achievement follows his earlier success in converting a bike into an electric vehicle, known as ‘Samadon EV…
Kathmandu: India on Monday handed over light strike vehicles, medical equipment, and military animals to the Nepali Army in a ceremony at its headquarters in Kathmandu, in a move aimed at strengthening bilateral defence cooperation. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri presented the equipment to Nepal’s Chief of Army Staff, General Ashok Raj Sigdel, during the special…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida attended the second day of the Subhadra Shakti Leadership Conference organised by the Mission Shakti Department at Konark on the occasion of International Women’s Day, highlighting the growing role of women in driving social and economic change. Addressing the gathering, Parida said women are no longer confined to…
Agartala: The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, is set to showcase the extraordinary talents and craftsmanship of Divyang entrepreneurs at the Divya Kala Mela in Agartala. The six-day event, organized by the National Divyangjan Finance and Development Corporation (NDFDC) inaugurated on…
Raipur: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah presented the prestigious ‘President’s Colour’ to the Chhattisgarh Police today, marking the commencement of his visit to the state. The ceremony, held at a grand event in Raipur, was attended by several dignitaries, including Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Deputy Chief Minister Vijay…
