Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Reviews CBFC and NFDC Activities, Focuses on Employment Growth in Film Industry

Mumbai: Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, visited the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) campus in Mumbai today, conducting an in-depth review of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and NFDC’s activities. The visit emphasized enhancing employment opportunities and preserving India’s cinematic legacy. During the visit, Vaishnaw toured the National Museum of…

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IIM Sambalpur Celebrates 10th Foundation Day, Announces AI-Driven Classroom Transformation

Sambalpur: IIM Sambalpur marked its 10th Foundation Day with the announcement of a major initiative to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into its classrooms, a move that will revolutionize how students learn. The institution, which has consistently focused on innovation, inclusiveness, and integrity, continues to push the boundaries of management education. The Foundation Day celebration, held…

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Odisha Holds Meeting for Vision Document ‘Viksit Odisha @ 2036’

Bhubaneswar: The inaugural meeting of the State Level Steering Committee for drafting the Vision Document “Viksit Odisha @ 2036 for Viksit Bharat @ 2047” was held on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Lok Seva Bhawan. The meeting, chaired by Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, marked a significant step towards shaping Odisha’s developmental trajectory in alignment…

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Odisha CM’s Grievance Cell Resumes After Hiatus, 1,000 Complaints Registered on First Day

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi’s grievance cell reopened on Monday after a six-week pause due to the Assembly Budget Session and festive celebrations. Citizens from across the state flocked to Bhubaneswar to present their concerns, as the CM, along with officials from the CMO and various departments, addressed public grievances. In a bid…

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Laser Scanning Survey at Konark Temple Begins Ahead of Major Beautification Project

Bhubaneswar: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) initiated an advanced laser scanning survey at the historic Konark Sun Temple in Puri on Monday. This survey is part of preparatory efforts for a large-scale beautification project aimed at preserving the heritage site and enhancing its surroundings. The initiative will provide crucial insights into the temple’s structural…

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Kiran Rao’s “Laapataa Ladies” Selected as India’s Official Entry for Oscars 2025

Mumbai: Filmmaker Kiran Rao’s comedy-drama Laapataa Ladies has been officially selected as India’s entry for the Best Foreign Film category at the Oscars 2025 by the Film Federation of India. The highly anticipated Academy Awards ceremony is scheduled for March 2025. The film was chosen from a strong lineup of 29 contenders, including high-profile titles such…

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128 Infantry Battalion Sets World Record by Planting Over 5 Lakh Saplings in One Hour in Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer: The 128 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) Ecological Task Force of Rajputana Rifles has set a world record by planting over 5.19 lakh saplings in just one hour. The “Special Plantation Drive” took place under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s campaign “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” and the Territorial Army’s outreach initiative “Bhagidari & Zimmedari” in…

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Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh Inaugurates Sainik School in Jaipur

Jaipur: Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Sainik School in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The school is part of the government’s initiative to establish 100 new Sainik Schools under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode. Of the 100 proposed schools, 45 have been approved by the Ministry of Defence, with 40 already operational, including Sainik School, Jaipur. Addressing the…

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