Mumbai: The third day of the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 in Mumbai witnessed a landmark moment as the Motion Picture Association (MPA) unveiled a comprehensive report detailing the economic impact of India’s film, television, and streaming sectors, estimating their annual contribution at over $60 billion and support for 2.6 million jobs….
Bhubaneswar: To conserve and develop the tribal art and culture of Odisha, the state government has extended the Special Development Councils (SDC) to 14 more districts. Launching the SDC in the new districts in an event held at the Exhibition Ground in Bhubaneswar, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said, “Odisha is known as the Land of…
Bhubaneswar: The Forest, Environment, and Climate Change Department of Odisha conducted the RACP Adalat at Aranya Bhavan Conference Hall today, providing a crucial platform for addressing the grievances of retired and working employees deprived of benefits under the Revised Assured Career Progression (RACP) Scheme. The meeting was chaired by Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and…
Washington: The Secretary of the Department of Telecommunications embarked on a transformative visit to the United States, commencing on January 12, 2024, to address critical aspects of India’s technological prowess and global collaboration.
Mumbai: The Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, celebrated the exceptional contributions to traditional Indian medicine by conferring the prestigious National Dhanwantari Ayurveda Awards on three distinguished practitioners. The awards ceremony, held in Mumbai, was graced by Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State (IC) for the Ministry of Ayush and Minister of State for the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s capital is set to strengthen its global air connectivity as direct flight operations from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) to Abu Dhabi are expected to commence in June 2025. The addition of this international route will provide a major boost to travel between Bhubaneswar and the Middle East, facilitating seamless connectivity to Gulf…
Victoria, Seychelles: INS Sunayna, an Offshore Patrol Vessel of the Indian Navy based at the Southern Naval Command, entered Port Victoria in Seychelles on June 15, 2024, accompanied by Seychelles Coast Guard Ship (SCGS) Zoroaster. SCGS Zoroaster had recently completed a short refit at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE) in India. Upon arrival, INS…
Bhubaneswar: After hosting the Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra (GKCM) Award Festival on digital platforms for two years due to the pandemic, Srjan is organizing the five-day festival at Rabindra Mandap from September 5 to September 9. On the first day of the event, the audiences were treated to the much-awaited music performance by famed flautist Pandit Ronu…
Portsmouth: In a significant step towards fostering technological collaboration, India and the United Kingdom signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) on the design and development of Electric Propulsion Systems for the Indian Navy. The agreement was formalized during the third Joint Working Group Meeting of the Electric Propulsion Capability Partnership in Portsmouth, reflecting the shared…
Bhubaneswar: The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has filed a formal complaint at Baselisahi Police Station against the illegal encroachment and attempted transfer of land belonging to Lord Jagannath in Matitota Mauza, Puri. The SJTA reported that 109 plots under Khata No-38 in Matitota Mauza have been targeted for encroachment. In response, the administration has…
