Brazil: On Saturday, Western Brazil encountered a noteworthy seismic event registering a magnitude of 6.3 on the Richter Scale, as reported by the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ). The earthquake, which occurred at a remarkable depth of 592 kilometers (368 miles), adds a distinctive aspect to the seismic activity in the region.
Acclaimed Odia filmmaker Nila Madhab Panda’s first film in his mother tongue, Kalira Atita (Yesterday’s Past) is going to release on two national OTT platforms. The director informed The News Hashtag that the film would release on two video streaming and video on demand platforms MX Player and Mubi. “We had discussed with several platforms….
New Delhi: The Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs, led by Secretary Vibhu Nayar, orchestrated a significant meeting at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, with UN Agencies and other global organizations. The event, titled ‘Viksit Bharat @2047 – Accelerating Tribal Development: Collaborative Global Partnerships,’ aimed to forge partnerships in key areas such as Service Delivery, Tribal Health,…
Bhubaneswar: Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and renowned philanthropist, visited Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at Naveen Niwas, the chief minister’s residence, on Wednesday. Chief Minister Patnaik took to his X handle (formerly Twitter) to share the news, expressing his delight at having a wonderful discussion with Gates. The conversation revolved around Odisha’s technology-driven initiatives for…
Puri: Participating In the 19th edition of the Puri Heritage Walks (PHW) on Sunday last, the heritage enthusiasts explored the Lokanath Marg. Starting from the Bargi Mahavir Temple located at Chhapan Chhak, they discussed the history of the area. Heritage researcher Ashoka Manjari Nayak explained the origin of the name Bargi Mahavir. The Bargis or Marathas used to enter and launch their attacks through the…
Bhubaneswar: The 1st Prabasi Nrutya Sangam program, a collaborative effort by the Directorate of Odisha Paribar, Nritya Sadhana (USA), and with the support of the Guru Kelucharan Mahapatra Odissi Research Centre, Bhubaneswar, unfolded today at Rabindra Mandap, emphasizing the profound contributions of artists and gurus to the world of Odissi dance. Padmashree Kumkum Mohanty, a…
Ladakh: In a commendable initiative, the #ViksitBharatSankalpYatra (VBSY) has left an indelible mark on the remote Ralakung Nangma village in Panchayat Phey, Zanskar Sub Division, Ladakh, overcoming frigid conditions to bring government-sponsored schemes closer to the grassroots.
Cuttack: Odisha Police Constable Anupama Swain was honoured on Monday by Director General of Police (DGP) Yogesh Bahadur Khurania for bringing international acclaim to the state with her stellar performance at the 9th Jiu-Jitsu Asian Championship held recently in Amman, Jordan. At a special felicitation ceremony held at the State Police Headquarters in Cuttack, DGP…
Puri: In an unprecedented incident, unidentified miscreants have vandalised several chulhas (earthen stoves) inside the Rosaghara (kitchen) of Jaganath Temple in Puri. The incident came to light on early Sunday morning. It is suspected the act was done on Saturday after the preparation of food for evening rituals. As per reports, over 40 earthen stoves…
Thiruvananthapuram: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, today expressed optimism about India’s rising status in the global sports arena, declaring that the country is on track to rank among the top ten performing nations in the world. The minister made this statement while inaugurating the upgraded SAI Golf Course at Kowdiar,…
