Bhubaneswar: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida attended the second day of the Subhadra Shakti Leadership Conference organised by the Mission Shakti Department at Konark on the occasion of International Women’s Day, highlighting the growing role of women in driving social and economic change. Addressing the gathering, Parida said women are no longer confined to…
Gopalpur: On the occasion of World Water Day, the beach cleaning activity “Save Blue, Live Green- Driving the passion & energy of youth for action” led by the climate man of Odisha Satyabrata Samal was held at Gopalpur beach on Wednesday. It was jointly organized by Sattvic Soul, UNICEF, PANTISS, and Youth4Water Plus to combat…
New Delhi: In a bid to enhance public safety and prevent fire-related tragedies, the Government has introduced stringent regulations mandating the use of fire-resistant upholstery fabrics in non-domestic furniture. Effective from October 2023, the new Quality Control Order (QCO) requires all upholstery components used in public spaces to adhere to the Bureau of Indian Standards…
Bhubaneswar: Hockey India on Monday announced Odia player Deep Grace Ekka as vice-captain of the Indian women’s team for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics next month. While veteran striker Rani Rampal will be the captain, Ekka and experienced goalkeeper Savita Punia are the two vice-captains of the team. Under Rani’s Captaincy, the Indian team over the…
New Delhi: The inaugural day of the first Education Working Group (EdWG) meeting under the Brazilian G20 Presidency witnessed the Indian delegation reiterating the government’s unwavering commitment to enhancing the global education agenda.
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s apex handloom cooperative, Boyanika, on Tuesday celebrated its 70th Foundation Day, marking seven decades of preserving the state’s rich weaving heritage and supporting thousands of artisans. The milestone event, held at Boyan Bhawan, highlighted the organisation’s journey as a key driver of rural livelihoods and cultural preservation. Inaugurating the celebrations, Cooperation, Handlooms, Textiles…
Goa: The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) culminated in grandeur with the screening of its closing film, Dry Season (Sukho), directed by acclaimed Czech filmmaker Bohdan Sláma. The Press Conference, organized by the Press Information Bureau, shed light on the film’s poignant exploration of environmental challenges, family dynamics, and generational divides. Set against…
New Delhi: REC Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power and a leading Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC), has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited (NIIFL).
New Delhi: Piyush Goyal, the Union Minister for Textiles, Commerce and Industry, and Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, emphasized the crucial need for intensified collaborative efforts between the Government and the industry to boost the indigenous development of technical textiles products.
Bhubaneswar: Eminent master puppeteer Maguni Charan Kuanr received the prestigious Padma Shri from President Droupadi Murmu during a special event held in New Delhi on Wednesday. 86-year-old Kuanr is an exponent of Kathi Kandhei. Born in 1937 in Keonjhar he learned the art form from his father Baishnab Charan Kuanr. He excelled in the art…
