April 8, 2026

WaveX, IIT Delhi’s FITT Sign MoU to Boost Innovation in Media and Entertainment Technologies

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New Delhi: WaveX, the startup accelerator initiative under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT), IIT Delhi, to strengthen innovation, incubation and entrepreneurship in the media, entertainment, broadcasting and communication technology sectors. The MoU was signed in…

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Special Vaccination Camp for Swiggy, Zomato Delivery Agents in Bhubaneswar

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Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) organised a special vaccination camp for food delivery agents of Swiggy and Zomato in the city on Friday. The special drive has been initiated to make home deliveries safe for citizens. Around 1200 delivery boys of Swiggy will be vaccinated on Friday and Saturday. The vaccination of Zomato will begin…

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Time, Memory and Myth: Inside Jagannath Panda’s ‘The Long Now of Us’

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Bhubaneswar: After a long wait, art lovers in Bhubaneswar finally have the opportunity to experience the evocative and layered works of eminent Odia contemporary artist Jagannath Panda. His solo exhibition, The Long Now of Us, currently on display at the Lalit Kala Akademi, offers a deeply immersive journey through three decades of artistic exploration—where memory,…

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Union Cabinet Approves Amendment for Royalty Rates on 12 Critical Minerals to Boost Indigenous Mining

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New Delhi: In a significant move towards bolstering India’s mineral sector, the Union Cabinet, has approved amending the Second Schedule to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (‘MMDR Act’). The amendment focuses on specifying the royalty rates for 12 critical and strategic minerals, including Beryllium, Cadmium, Cobalt, Gallium, Indium, Rhenium, Selenium, Tantalum,…

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Odisha to implement PM RAHAT Scheme to ensure cashless emergency care for road accident victims

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Bhubaneswar: With road accidents claiming nearly 16 lives every day in Odisha, the state government is set to introduce the Prime Minister’s Road Accident Victims’ Hospitalisation & Assured Treatment (PM RAHAT) Scheme to guarantee swift, cashless and assured medical care for accident victims during the critical first hours after a mishap. The roadmap for implementing…

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Odisha’s Cinematic Talent Shines at NFDC’s Film Bazaar

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Bhubaneswar: The National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC) has recently announced the selection of 20 feature film projects from 11 countries for the 17th edition of the Film Bazaar. Among the notable selections are the films ‘Baghuni (Dance like a Tiger)’, ‘Habaspuri Weaving (The Second and Last Death)’ and ‘Finding Lanka’. ‘Baghuni (Dance like…

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NHRC Inaugurates Winter Internship 2024 for Postgraduate Students

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New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has commenced its prestigious Winter Internship Programme – 2024 for postgraduate students. The four-week in-person internship, which began today, has drawn participation from 80 students across various academic disciplines, carefully selected from over 1,000 applicants nationwide. Inaugurating the programme, NHRC Acting Chairperson Smt. Vijaya Bharathi…

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Bhubaneswar Police Implement Strict Measures for Ganesh Puja Celebrations

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Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar Police have put in place extensive arrangements to ensure the peaceful celebration of Ganesh Puja on September 7. This year, authorities have banned the use of DJs during the festivities, urging the use of traditional musical instruments instead. Bhubaneswar DCP Prateek Singh stated that detailed discussions have been held with puja committees to…

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National Conference on UDISE+ Begins in Bhubaneswar

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Bhubaneswar: The Department of School and Mass Education, Government of Odisha, in collaboration with the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, Government of India, on Thursday co-hosted a two-day National Conference on UDISE+ in Bhubaneswar. The conference, which commenced on February 27, 2026, brought together senior officials from Samagra Shiksha, various…

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