Bhubaneswar: In a significant boost to the welfare of folk artistes, the Odisha government has decided to enhance the monthly financial assistance provided under the Mukhyamantri Kalakar Sahayata Yojana. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced the decision while addressing the 48th state-level convention of ‘Pala’ artistes at Keonjhar on Sunday. As per the revised provisions,…
Bhubaneswar: The Chief Minister of Odisha and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) supremo, Naveen Patnaik, is set to embark on his party’s election campaign starting April 24. Patnaik’s inaugural election rally is slated to take place in his stronghold, the Hinjili Assembly constituency, located in the Ganjam district. According to sources, Patnaik will commence his campaign…
Kathmandu: Nepal’s Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has apprehended Ram Bahadur Bomjon, 33, the man once celebrated as a potential Buddha reincarnation, on charges of rape and sexual abuse. The arrest took place on Tuesday in a residence on the outskirts of Kathmandu, where Bomjon had been evading authorities. The former ‘Buddha boy,’ who gained international…
Mumbai: The Mumbai Indians clinched a resounding victory against the Delhi Capitals on ESA (Education and Sports for All) Day, held at the vibrant Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The match, attended by 18,000 children from various NGOs across Mumbai, became a memorable occasion as Mrs. Nita M Ambani, owner of the Mumbai Indians, and cricketing…
Bhubaneswar: The ST & SC Development Department and Regional Medical Research Centre (RMRC), ICMR signed an MoU on Wednesday for establishing a Tribal Health Observatory (TriHOb) ensuring equity in tribal health in Odisha. Principal Secretary, ST & SC Dev. Dept Ranjana Chopra and Director RMRC, ICMR Dr. Sanghamita Pati signed the MoU in presence of…
New Delhi: In a significant move towards advancing renewable energy initiatives in India, the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) and Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) have formalized a collaborative partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has instructed the Water Resources Department to be fully prepared for managing potential flood situations during the upcoming monsoon season. In a review meeting with department officials, the Chief Minister emphasized the importance of proactive measures to ensure the safety and well-being of the state’s residents. Following the meeting,…
Singapore: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Singapore included a notable engagement with interns and engineers, underscoring the growing cooperation between India and Singapore in skill development and technological innovation. During his visit, Prime Minister Modi met with interns from Odisha’s World Skill Center who are undergoing skill development training in Singapore. He also interacted…
Patna: Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh inaugurated the National Workshop on Socially Just and Socially Secured Panchayats at the Gyan Bhawan, Samrat Ashok Convention Centre in Patna today. Organized by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj in collaboration with the Government of Bihar, the three-day workshop, running from September 10 to September 12,…
New Delhi: Giving his first reactions on the impressive numbers achieved by his party and the INDIA bloc partners in the Lok Sabha elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Tuesday that it was a fight to save the Constitution and the Constitutional institutions from the persistent onslaught of the ruling party. On whether to sit…
