Bhubaneswar: Odia film artist Manoj Mishra has taken a significant step into the realm of active politics by joining the Congress party in the state. In a ceremony held at the Congress party state headquarters, Manoj Mishra officially joined the party in the presence of key leaders, including Congress’ Odisha in-charge Ajay Kumar, PCC president…
Bhubaneswar: In a relief for farmers, the Odisha government has relaxed the time for payment of arrear electricity bills by lift irrigation consumers. This decision aims to support agricultural activities and provide financial flexibility to the state’s farmers. According to an official press release, Barchana MLA Amar Nayak, Bhubaneswar Ekamra MLA Babu Singh, and Bijay…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has unveiled a new Lady of Justice statue with significant alterations. The statue, installed in the judges’ library at the direction of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, has open eyes and holds the Constitution in one hand, replacing the traditional sword. This change is seen as a powerful message that the…
Bhubaneswar: Mallikarjun Kharge, the President of the Congress Party, graced Odisha with his presence today, marking his inaugural visit to the state since assuming the role of the head of the All India Congress Committee (AICC). The Congress chief landed at Bhubaneswar airport in the afternoon, where he was warmly received by a large contingent…
New Delhi: The Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry and Electronics & Information Technology, Jitin Prasada, has urged the toy industry to support Indian artisans and nurture creativity and imagination through toys that inspire and educate children worldwide. Delivering the keynote address at the ‘2nd Edition of Toy CEO Meet’ on July 8,…
New Delhi: In a significant move towards advancing India’s renewable energy landscape, the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) and Punjab National Bank (PNB) inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at IREDA’s registered office in New Delhi today.
New Delhi: India’s river cruise tourism sector is witnessing strong growth, with the number of voyages on National Waterways rising from 371 in 2023–24 to 443 in 2024–25—an impressive 19.4% increase. The upward trend signals the growing popularity of inland waterways as a viable and scenic mode of travel, while also reflecting improved infrastructure and…
New Delhi: In preparation for Pariksha Pe Charcha 2024, a nationwide initiative aimed at alleviating examination stress among students, a unique painting competition was conducted on January 23, 2024.
Bhubaneswar: CSM Tech, a Bhubaneswar-based Indian IT multinational with a global presence in Africa, Dubai, the USA, and Canada, has been honoured with the ‘Best Emerging Business in India’ award in the category of Best Product and Service by Emerging Enterprise at the 5th BW Emerging Businesses Award. The event was organized by Business World…
Astana (Kazakhstan): Indian boxers Aryan, Yashwardhan Singh, Priyanshu and Sahil marched into semifinals with confident wins at the Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championships 2024, here on Wednesday. Aryan gave India a perfect start with a 5-0 unanimous decision win against Uzbekistan’s Juraev Shakarboy in the 51kg category. His win was followed by Yashwardhan (63.5kg),…
