Cuttack: In an effort to tackle the increasing instances of street crimes in Cuttack, the Commissionerate Police has introduced a dedicated helpline number for citizens to report incidents such as snatching, provide information on the movement of anti-social elements, miscreants, and report public consumption of liquor. The newly launched direct mobile helpline number is 7978894405….
Mumbai: The third day of WAVES 2025 witnessed a high-energy and deeply insightful session titled “Taking Indian Music to New Heights”, where global music executives, policy experts, and celebrated artists came together to chart the future of Indian music in the global landscape. Bringing together stalwarts from Bollywood, international labels, tech-driven rights management, and music…
Bhubaneswar: The Water Security Plan for Bhubaneswar city and its adjoining areas, prepared by the Odisha Water Corporation Limited (WATCO), was reviewed by Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department, with a strong emphasis on timely completion of water supply projects to meet the city’s growing needs. The review meeting was held at…
Mumbai: The 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) celebrated the power of women’s narratives through an insightful session titled “Unveiling Her Story: Exploring Women’s Narratives through Documentary Filmmaking.” Moderated by Queen Hazarika, a prominent documentary narrator, the session featured acclaimed women filmmakers including National Film Award winners Srishti Lakhera, Farha Khatun, Prerana Barbarooah, and the…
New Delhi: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Monday launched India’s first indigenous Automated Biomedical Waste Treatment Plant at AIIMS, New Delhi. Named “Sṛjanam,” the cutting-edge waste management rig was dedicated to the nation in a formal ceremony held at the AIIMS auditorium, followed by its commissioning on-site. Developed by CSIR-NIIST (National Institute for Interdisciplinary…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet has cleared a major road infrastructure project to upgrade one of the capital city’s busiest traffic corridors, approving a ₹579-crore turnkey contract for the transformation of the Jaydev Vihar–Nandankanan route into a high-capacity urban mobility corridor. The contract has been awarded to M/s Dineshchandra R Agrawal Infracon Pvt. Ltd., which submitted…
Davos, Switzerland: In a significant step towards leveraging technology for skill development, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and Meta have strengthened their partnership. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Jayant Chaudhary, met with Nick Clegg, President of Global Affairs at Meta, on the sidelines of the World…
Bhubaneswar: To empower the agricultural community, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik disbursed a total of Rs 933.07 Crore under the KALIA Assistance-2024 scheme to 46 lakh small, marginal, and landless farmers in Odisha on Monday. The initiative, aimed at bolstering the agricultural sector and enhancing the livelihoods of farmers, reaffirms the state government’s commitment to the…
New Delhi: In its unwavering commitment to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in the agricultural sector, the Government of India is actively promoting agri-startups by providing crucial financial and technical support.
Bhubaneswar: The Odissi dance community came together in Bhubaneswar to celebrate the 99th birth anniversary of the legendary Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra, the architect of modern Odissi. A special evening of classical music and dance was organized at Utkal Rangamancha on February 12, 2025, by Sṛjan—Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odissi Nrityabasa (GKCMON) in collaboration with the Guru…
