Eminent Litterateur Santanu Kumar Acharya to Receive Utkal Samman Award

Cuttack: Renowned author Santanu Kumar Acharya has been selected for the prestigious Utkal Samman award, the highest honor bestowed by the Utkal Sahitya Samaj. The award recognizes Acharya’s significant contributions to literature and his lasting impact on the literary world. The Utkal Samman is part of a series of prestigious awards instituted by the Utkal…

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Union Ministers Felicitate Indian Paralympic Contingent for Historic Performance at Paris 2024

New Delhi: Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, along with Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Raksha Khadse, today honored the remaining members of India’s Paralympic contingent upon their return from the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. The event, held in New Delhi, was a…

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NITI Aayog Hosts National Seminar on ‘Sustainable Rural Livelihoods’

New Delhi: NITI Aayog, India’s premier policy think tank, hosted a National Seminar on ‘Sustainable Rural Livelihoods’ aimed at addressing critical challenges in rural development and exploring solutions for enhancing rural economies. The seminar, chaired by Prof. Ramesh Chand, Member, NITI Aayog, brought together experts from diverse fields, including thought leaders, policymakers, academicians, and community…

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Odisha CM Reviews Damage After Heavy Rainfall, Orders Urgent Relief Measures

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi convened a high-level review meeting to assess the damage caused by heavy rainfall, following a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal. The meeting focused on the severe impact of waterlogging and traffic disruptions in various parts of the state, particularly in the Koraput and Malkangiri districts. Revenue…

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Odisha’s Royals Advocate for Palace Tourism Revival Amid Challenges

Bhubaneswar: The former royals of Odisha and owners of heritage properties are calling for a revamp of the state’s tourism policy to include palace tourism as a key attraction. At the annual meeting of the Association of Heritage Palaces of Odisha held in Bhubaneswar on Sunday, heritage property owners expressed the need for a structured…

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FIH President Tayyab Ikram Meets Odisha CM, Discusses Hockey Development and Future Collaborations

Bhubaneswar: The President of the International Hockey Federation (FIH), Tayyab Ikram, met with Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today to discuss Odisha’s contribution to global hockey and future collaborative efforts to strengthen hockey development in the state. The discussions centered on advancing infrastructure, enhancing grassroots programs, and preparing for upcoming international tournaments in Odisha….

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Heavy Rainfall Hits Odisha due to Depression Over Bay of Bengal; Rescue Operations Underway

Bhubaneswar: The Revenue and Disaster Management Minister, Suresh Pujari, conducted a review on Tuesday of the ongoing response measures taken due to the deep depression over the Bay of Bengal. The meeting, held in the presence of Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) Deoranjan Kumar Singh, Additional DG Sanjay Kumar, and other senior officials, addressed the state’s…

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India-UAE Bond to Define Future Decade, Says Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal

Mumbai:The India-UAE relationship will emerge as the defining partnership of the coming decade, said Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal at the UAE-India Business Forum held in Mumbai today. The event was attended by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and His Excellency Dr. Thani bin…

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SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Launches Historic Polaris Dawn Mission with First Commercial Spacewal

California: In a monumental leap for space exploration, SpaceX launched the Polaris Dawn mission aboard its Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Tuesday. This mission marks a significant milestone in commercial spaceflight, with plans for the first-ever spacewalk conducted by a commercial crew. The five-day mission will push boundaries, aiming…

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Sambalpur Railway Station Undergoes Major Yard Restructuring for Modernization

Bhubaneswar: In line with Indian Railways’ ambitious plan to upgrade key stations nationwide, significant yard restructuring work has commenced at Sambalpur Railway Station, a major hub under the East Coast Railway (ECoR) zone. This modernization initiative is set to enhance operational efficiency, improve train management, and cater to growing passenger and logistics demands in the…

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