New Delhi: Vinod Kumar Shukla, one of the most celebrated names in Hindi literature, has been selected for the prestigious 59th Jnanpith Award for 2024. The recognition honours his exceptional literary contribution, marked by his innovative style and deep sensitivity towards the human experience. Shukla, who is the 12th Hindi writer to receive this esteemed…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, attended the Sugar Industry Symposium and National Efficiency Awards 2022-23 function of the National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories (NFCSF) in New Delhi today. As the Chief Guest, Shah presented National Efficiency Awards to cooperative sugar mills excelling in eight different areas. In his…
Vizag: Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has received an official reprimand for a level 1 breach of the ICC code of conduct during Day 4 of the first Test between India and England in Hyderabad.
Bhubaneswar: With the Holi festival approaching, the fire department in Bhubaneswar has taken proactive measures to ensure the safety of residents by deploying firemen at five vulnerable locations along with essential rescue equipment. In anticipation of potential hazards during the festive celebrations, the Odisha Fire and Emergency Services rescue team will be stationed near several…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s industrial expansion received a significant push on Wednesday as Industries Minister Sampad Chandra Swain inaugurated a large garment manufacturing facility in Khordha, a project poised to generate employment for over 7,000 people. Developed by Epic Group, the 40-acre facility marks a key addition to the state’s growing textiles and apparel ecosystem. The unit…
Bhubaneswar: The Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department, Government of Odisha, on Thursday held an extensive discussion with the 6th State Finance Commission at the Conference Hall of Kharavela Bhawan to deliberate on the priorities and financial requirements for the upcoming Commission period. During the meeting, the Department presented a detailed overview of its ongoing…
Bhubaneswar: A two-day Skill Upgradation Programme for Jala Sathis, organized by the Odisha Urban Academy with technical support from the Urban Management Centre, aimed to empower water service workers with advanced skills and knowledge to improve water management across urban areas in the state. The program, which trained over 800 Jala Sathis, focuses on enhancing…
Bhubaneswar: The winter session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly, which commenced on November 26, was adjourned sine die by Speaker Surama Padhy on December 10, nearly 20 days ahead of its scheduled conclusion on December 31. During the session, the Assembly passed the Appropriation Bill (Two), 2024, granting the state government permission to utilize ₹12,156…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a Parliamentary Consultative Committee meeting on Cyber Security and Cyber Crime in New Delhi, highlighting the growing digital infrastructure in India and the increasing need for robust cyber protections. The meeting, attended by Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai, members of the committee, Union Home…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a significant stride towards fostering innovation and indigenous technological advancements, the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC) Thiruvananthapuram, under the InTranSE Program of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), transferred its indigenous thermal camera technology to M/s Aditya Infotech (CP Plus). This move aligns with the Innovation, Science, and Technology…
