Gandhinagar: In a stunning turn of events, the coming-of-age drama 12th Fail took home the coveted Best Film (Popular) trophy at the esteemed 69th Hyundai Filmfare Awards ceremony held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The film’s triumph in this category is a testament to its widespread acclaim and resonance with audiences across the nation. Director Vidhu Vinod…
London: Three Indian scientists, Professors Rahul R. Nair, Mehul Malik, and Dr Tanmay Bharat, are among the distinguished recipients of this year’s Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in the UK. The awards recognize their groundbreaking work in the fields of chemical, physical, and life sciences. The honorees, including others, will be celebrated at a black-tie…
Bhubaneswar: To improve infrastructure in educational institutions, the Odisha government has announced a comprehensive plan to provide drinking water, tap water connectivity, rainwater harvesting facilities, and toilet provisions across all private, government, and government-aided schools in the state. The initiative was discussed in a high-level coordination meeting held at Lok Seva Bhawan on Tuesday, chaired…
Jaipur: In a riveting clash at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) showcased an outstanding performance, securing a commanding nine-wicket victory over the Mumbai Indians. The match witnessed historical moments, including Yuzvendra Chahal’s milestone of becoming the first player in IPL history to claim 200 wickets. Sandeep Sharma’s Magnificent Bowling Display…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to bolster the welfare of workers in Odisha, the state government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, has announced increased benefits for construction workers and enhanced wage structures for unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled, and highly skilled laborers. The Cabinet has approved an increase in accidental death benefits for…
New Delhi: In a move aimed at enhancing road safety and improving highway patrolling efficiency, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced the implementation of upgraded Incident Management Services. Central to this initiative is the deployment of newly designed Route Patrolling Vehicles (RPVs), named ‘Rajmarg Saathi,’ which feature cutting-edge technology and improved functionality…
New Delhi: In a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan today, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the prestigious Bharat Ratna upon esteemed individuals who have left an indelible mark on the nation’s history and legacy. For the first time, this year five prominent personalities have been conferred with the prestigious Bharat Ratna award posthumously. P. V. Narasimha…
Bhubaneswar: In a major development aimed at accelerating India’s clean energy transition, the Government of Odisha today signed a tripartite Letter of Intent (LoI) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur and the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) at an event held at New Delhi. The agreement was formalized in the presence…
Nacala, Mozambique: As part of India’s expanding maritime collaboration with Africa under the SAGAR initiative, Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sunayna arrived at the Port of Nacala in Mozambique on Wednesday. The visit marks a major milestone in the Indian Navy’s ongoing deployment to Africa under the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR mission, a regional initiative…
Bhubaneswar: Cyclone Yaas had crossed the coasts of Odisha uprooting many trees, electric poles and damaging kutcha houses in the affected districts of Odisha. The good news is the timely evacuation of people has prevented the loss of life in the state. Meanwhile, the low lying areas of coastal areas in Bhadrak, Kendrapara and Balasore…
