Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s GI-tagged organic date palm jaggery, known locally as ‘Odisha Khajuri Guda’, has emerged as a major draw at the ongoing India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2024 in New Delhi. The natural sweetener, celebrated for its unique taste and health benefits, has become a bestseller at the Odisha Mandap in Hall No. 2 of Bharat…
New Delhi: The India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024’s theme, “The Future is Now,” was officially unveiled yesterday by Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region. The announcement highlights India’s pivotal role in the global technological evolution and sets the stage for IMC 2024 to bring together global leaders, visionaries, pioneers,…
Bhubaneswar: After winning two awards in the India Smart City Awards Contest on June 25 this year, Bhubaneswar bagged India Cycles4Change Challenge Stage-1 Award on Wednesday. It was adjudged among the top 11 Cycling Pioneers of the nation. The top 11 awardees under the India Cycles4change Stage-1 cities are Bengaluru in Karnataka, Bhubaneswar in Odisha,…
Bhubaneswar: Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar, Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, represented India at the three-day Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF) Annual Board meeting held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from June 25-27, 2024. The conference facilitated regional exchange and priority setting for ongoing initiatives in Commonwealth Asia and guided the future work of…
New Delhi: Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Law & Justice, launched the new Notary Portal (https://notary.gov.in) today in a ceremony organized by the Department of Law & Justice in New Delhi. This digital platform is aimed at simplifying and streamlining the processes related to notary services, moving towards a…
Bhubaneswar: The vibrant and culturally rich Sisir Saras Mela 2024, organized by the Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS) under the Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Department, concluded on Monday evening at Biju Patnaik Playground in Baramunda. This year’s edition stands out with an impressive milestone – a remarkable total business turnover exceeding 14…
Bhubaneswar: Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Jual Oram, underscored the need for expanding pro-people programs across Odisha, emphasizing vocational courses and the preservation of tribal linguistic identities. The Minister’s directives came during a detailed review meeting with officials from the ST, SC Development Minorities and Backward Classes Welfare Department at the State Guest House. According…
Bhubaneswar: The Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha, announced the results of the Plus Two examinations for Arts, Commerce, and Science streams on Sunday. The overall pass percentages reveal a strong performance across all streams, with the Science stream leading at 86.93 percent. The Arts stream saw a pass percentage of 80.95 percent, while…
Goa: The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa became a platform for powerful storytelling as two Malayalam films, Aadujeevitham and Thanupp, mesmerized audiences with their poignant narratives. Both films delve into deeply human experiences—one chronicling resilience and hope, and the other confronting the stigma surrounding infertility in modern society. Directed by the…
Bhubaneswar: The Bharat Gopichand Odisha Badminton High-Performance Centre, a state-of-the-art facility designed to elevate the standards of badminton in India, was inaugurated today at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. Spread across 77,000 square feet, the centre boasts eight air-conditioned badminton courts, seating for 400 spectators, and cutting-edge amenities to accommodate 36 players. Inspired by the…
