Mayurbhanj Youth Ramjeet Tudu Lauded by PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat for Promoting Santhali Language

Bhubaneswar: Ramjeet Tudu, a youth from Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, received special recognition from Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the 114th episode of the Mann Ki Baat program today for his extraordinary efforts to promote the Santhali language at an international level through digital innovation. Prime Minister Modi highlighted Tudu’s work in giving Santhali a new…

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Odisha Tourism Wins Top Honours at Great Indian Travel Bazaar 2026

Bhubaneswar: Marking a major boost to its global tourism ambitions, Odisha Tourism bagged two prestigious awards at the Great Indian Travel Bazaar in Jaipur, including the Travel & Tourism Excellence Award 2026 for “Outstanding Contribution in Tourism Development.” The state was also recognised for having the “Best Stall in the Public Sector Category,” with its…

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Exciting Wins for Hockey Haryana and Hockey Madhya Pradesh in National Women’s Hockey League

Ranchi: Day 5 of the National Women’s Hockey League 2024 (Phase 1) witnessed thrilling encounters as Hockey Haryana and Hockey Madhya Pradesh emerged victorious in their matches held at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astroturf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi, Jharkhand. Hockey Haryana’s Triumph Over Hockey Bengal: In a captivating showdown, Hockey Haryana secured a nail-biting…

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Coal and Lignite PSUs Lead Environmental Efforts with Landmark Greening Initiatives Report

New Delhi: Under the guidance of the Ministry of Coal, public sector undertakings (PSUs) in the coal and lignite sectors have significantly ramped up their production to meet India’s growing energy demands. Simultaneously, these PSUs have been actively engaged in environmental preservation through extensive reclamation and afforestation projects in mined-out areas. In conjunction with the…

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IFFI 2024: Pune Highway Cast and Crew Highlight the Intricacies of Friendship and Cinema

Goa: The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) witnessed an engaging press conference today as the cast and crew of Pune Highway came together to discuss the making of the emotional thriller. Directed and written by Rahul DaCunha and Bugs Bhargava, the film explores the fragility of friendships when tested by unexpected challenges, weaving…

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Odisha Approves 17 New Textbooks for Grades 5 and 8, Leads NEP 2020 Implementation

Bhubaneswar: Odisha on Saturday marked another significant milestone in school education reform with the approval of 17 newly developed textbooks for Grades 5 and 8 during the 4th Core Committee Meeting on Syllabi and Textbook Development. The meeting was chaired by Dr. N. Thirumala Naik, Commissioner-cum-Secretary, School & Mass Education Department, and attended by all…

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National Conclave Marks World Sickle Cell Day 2024 with Major Awareness Campaign

New Delhi: In commemoration of World Sickle Cell Day 2024, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) in collaboration with the Birsa Munda Centre, AIIMS Delhi, organized a National Conclave aimed at raising awareness and halting the intergenerational transmission of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). The event was graced by Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Jual Oram, and…

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