Bhubaneswar: In a heartwarming celebration of Children’s Day, the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), in collaboration with the Punjabi Arya Sanatan Biradari, organized an enriching day trip for over 150 schoolchildren to the Odisha State Museum. The event aimed to introduce the young minds to the state’s rich cultural and historical…
Bhubaneswar: Surama Padhy, a seasoned politician and two-time MLA from Ranpur, has been elected as the Speaker of the Odisha Legislative Assembly. Her elevation to this prestigious position came through unanimous support from all quarters, marking a significant milestone in the state’s political landscape. Padhy’s candidacy for the Speakership received overwhelming backing after no other nominations…
Goa: The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) hosted a spirited press conference today featuring the cast and crew of three captivating films: Batto Ka Bulbula, Karken, and Jigarthanda Double X. The event provided a platform for filmmakers to discuss their artistic journeys, the challenges they faced, and their vision for cinema’s future. Karken:…
New Delhi: To promote sustainable transportation, the Indian government has established 5,293 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations along national highways, with 4,729 set up by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoP&NG) at an expenditure of Rs. 178 crore. This initiative is part of India’s broader strategy to combat global warming and reduce carbon…
Bhubaneswar: More than 34 lakh farmers in Odisha received the 19th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme on Monday, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi released funds at an event in Bhagalpur, Bihar. The Prime Minister transferred approximately ₹22,000 crore to the bank accounts of 9.8 crore farmers across the country, with…
New Delhi: In a significant step towards enhancing transparency and accountability in the food distribution sector, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and New & Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, launched the Mobile Application of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) Grievance Redressal System (FCI GRS) for rice millers today. This initiative aims…
Bhawanipatna: Ramdas and Kalamdei, the Maoist rebel who surrendered years back tied the knot in Reserve Police premises in Bhawanipatna of Kalahandi district on Friday. Kesab Veladi alias Ramdas who was an Area Committee Member(ACM) cadre surrendered before Kalahandi police inFebraury2020 and was provided all rehabilitation benefits as per the state government’s Surrender and Rehabilitation…
Bhubaneswar: In a progressive move, the Odisha government has announced the extension of maternity and paternity leave benefits to state employees who attain parenthood through surrogacy. The decision was formalized in an office memorandum issued by the Finance Department on Thursday, marking a significant step in inclusive employee welfare policies. Under the new guidelines, a…
New Delhi: Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, Chairperson of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), along with all Board Members, today launched a series of initiatives aimed at improving taxpayer experience and enhancing transparency. Agarwal emphasized, “The initiatives launched today are a testament to our unwavering commitment to simplifying tax processes and fostering a…
Bhubaneswar: To accommodate the increased demand for train travel during Holi, East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced special train services connecting major destinations such as Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Bengaluru. Additionally, the services of several existing special trains have been extended to ease passenger congestion during the festive period. With Holi celebrations leading to high ticket…
