Bhubaneswar: In a momentous ceremony held at Janata Maidan, Senior BJP leader and four-time MLA from Keonjhar, Mohan Charan Majhi, was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Odisha on Wednesday. Odisha Governor Raghubar Das administered the oath of office and secrecy to Majhi in the presence of a host of dignitaries, including Prime Minister…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, joined by Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals and Fertilizers, Jagat Prakash Nadda, visited the Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology (CIPET) today and proposed the expansion of the institute’s footprint across Odisha to meet the growing demand for skilled manpower in the petrochemical sector….
Bhubaneswar: Ahead of Ganesh Puja, Odisha’s traditional craftsmanship has found a dedicated showcase at Ekamra Haat, with the state government launching the first-ever State-Level Special Handicrafts Exhibition ‘Utkalaa: Shri Ganesh’ in the city. Organised by the Department of Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts, the exhibition brings together 34 artisans from 16 districts, with 33 stalls showcasing…
Bhubaneswar: The World Skill Center (WSC), Bhubaneswar, hosted the highly anticipated SWAKALPA SAHAJOGA II event, a culmination of six months of dedicated mentorship through the Swakalpa program. This gathering brought together 100 nano entrepreneurs, mentors, partners, and industry experts, underscoring a collaborative effort to boost nano-business development in Odisha. Organized by Palladium India, the lead…
New Delhi: Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Jitin Prasada, inaugurated the 4th edition of the India Internet Governance Forum (IIGF) today at Bharat Mandapam. The event, themed “Innovating Internet Governance for India”, serves as a dynamic platform uniting policymakers, industry leaders, and civil society to discuss the future of Internet governance and…
Bhubaneswar: Efforts to preserve and promote Odisha’s vast manuscript heritage received a boost with the successful conclusion of a ten-day manuscriptology workshop organised by the Odia Virtual Academy in Bhubaneswar. The programme equipped participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to identify, document and conserve valuable manuscripts. A total of 52 students, researchers, teachers…
Goa: The 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) kicked off with a captivating blend of art, culture, and history, as the exhibition ‘Safarnama: Evolution of Indian Cinema’ was unveiled today at Kala Academy, Panaji. The exhibition, curated by the Central Bureau of Communication, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, is set to…
Bhubaneswar: In the wake of the recent fire incident at SCB Medical College and Hospital, Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting and directed authorities to strengthen fire safety systems in government hospitals and offices across the state. The review meeting was attended by senior officials including Deoranjan Kumar Singh, Development…
Bhubaneswar: TK Ramachandran, Secretary of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW), made his maiden visit to the Paradip Port Authority (PPA) and inaugurated several significant projects worth over Rs. 13 crores. During his visit, Ramachandran inaugurated the Trauma and Burn Care (TBC) Centre in the newly constructed annex building of the Paradip Port…
Antwerp: In a display of unwavering determination, the Indian men’s hockey team secured a thrilling 5-4 victory against Argentina in their fourth match of the European leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24. Key players for India included Araijeet Singh Hundal (7’), Gurjant Singh (18’), and Captain Harmanpreet Singh, who delivered a hat-trick (29’,…
