Ayodhya: In an innovative move, the temple trust and Ayodhya administration are contemplating the installation of facial recognition cameras within the temple complex for enhanced security and streamlined procedures. Ayodhya Divisional Commissioner Gaurav Dayal explained that as devotees are required to deposit their mobiles and electronic gadgets before entering the temple complex, facial recognition software…
New Delhi: The Secretary of the Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) chaired a crucial meeting today with representatives from key edible oil associations, including the Solvent Extraction Association of India (SEAI), the Indian Vegetable Oil Producers’ Association (IVPA), and the Soyabean Oil Producers Association (SOPA). The primary focus of the meeting was to…
Acclaimed Odia filmmaker Nila Madhab Panda’s first film in his mother tongue, Kalira Atita (Yesterday’s Past) is going to release on two national OTT platforms. The director informed The News Hashtag that the film would release on two video streaming and video on demand platforms MX Player and Mubi. “We had discussed with several platforms….
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has approved financial assistance from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF) for the treatment of critical ailments for 12 patients, as confirmed by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) through its official communication channel. The CMO stated, “CM Naveen Patnaik sanctioned CMRF funds to applicants for the treatment of critical…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Government has decided to set up one KALIA centre in every district for farmers to encourage agri-innovation. The centre will be equipped with adequate technical manpower to resolve different issues of farmers related to different agricultural programme or activities like MKUY, SAFAL, GO SUGAM, Krushak Odisha and KALIA among others informed Minister for…
New Delhi : In a significant step towards aligning India’s scientific ambitions with its Vision 2047, the Government’s flagship BioE3 Policy—short for Biotechnology for Economy, Environment & Employment—was at the heart of a high-level inter-ministerial review held in the national capital today. The meeting, chaired by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, brought together senior officials…
Kazan: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Russian President Vladimir Putin today on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan. This marked their second meeting of the year, following their earlier discussions during the 22nd Annual Summit in Moscow in July 2024. During the meeting, Prime Minister Modi expressed his gratitude to President…
New Delhi: In a major push for soil and water conservation, Union Minister of Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, today launched the ‘Watershed Yatra,’ a nationwide mass outreach campaign aimed at increasing public participation and awareness about watershed development activities under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (WDC-PMKSY 2.0). The campaign was launched in hybrid…
Bhubaneswar: The Social Media monitoring cell of the Odisha Police has taken swift action to block 292 offensive posts related to the General Elections 2024. These posts, originating from supporters of various political parties and other groups, were identified and removed from platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter). In response to…
Bhubaneswar: The Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bus Terminal (BSABT) at Baramunda is poised to evolve into a major transport-cum-business hub, with Information Technology (IT) companies set to begin operations from the facility in the near future. The development is expected to significantly enhance the commercial and economic activity at Odisha’s largest bus terminal. The announcement was…
