Bhadrak: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday rolled out a series of development initiatives in Bhadrak district, unveiling and laying the foundation for 13 projects worth Rs 275 crore. In his first major visit to the district after taking office, the Chief Minister laid out an ambitious roadmap for Bhadrak’s transformation, pledging new institutions,…
Kolkata: Union Minister of Power and Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, embarked on his maiden visit to the headquarters of the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) in Kolkata today. The visit underscored the Minister’s commitment to enhancing energy security and bolstering the economic development through strategic engagements with key stakeholders in the energy sector. During…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, who also oversees the portfolios of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy, chaired a crucial review meeting to address the recovery of pending electricity duties from industrial units. The review focused on arrears accumulated from industrial units’ self-generation and consumption of electricity. Officials provided a detailed…
Koraput: The Kala Jeera rice of Koraput district, which recently received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, has been dispatched to the Jagannath Temple in Puri to be used in Mahaprasad. A team of 12 tribal women, representing Jaivik Shree Farmers Producers Company in Koraput, transported baskets of Kala Jeera rice to the Jagannath Temple in…
New Delhi: In a year dominated by big-budget blockbusters like “Kantara” and “KGF: Chapter 2,” the 70th National Film Awards that was announced today by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, reflected the popular sentiment. Odia film “Daman,” a critically acclaimed movie based on real-life incidents, has won the prestigious Best Odia Film award at the 2024 National Film Awards, announced on Friday.
Bhubaneswar: The spirit of resilience and hope shone bright at the Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital as young cancer patients took to the ramp, spreading joy among cancer survivors and patients on the occasion of World Cancer Day. The event, organized by the hospital’s Department of Oncosciences, saw children battling leukemia walk the…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to support women who have survived sexual violence, Odisha’s Development Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary (Administration) Anu Garg chaired a high-level meeting on Sunday to discuss the implementation of the ‘Subhadra Yojana’. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to rape survivors across the state. All District Magistrates and Commissioners…
New Delhi: Bravery, dedication, and outstanding service will be in the spotlight this Independence Day as the Ministry of Home Affairs has announced 1,090 medal recipients from Police, Fire Services, Home Guard & Civil Defence, and Correctional Services. The awards span Gallantry Medals, the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service, and the Medal for Meritorious Service,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a financial incentive of ₹15 lakh each for ace javelin thrower Kishore Jena and hockey star Amit Rohidas, who are set to represent the state in the upcoming Paris Olympics. The announcement, made on Monday, aims to motivate the two talented athletes as they prepare for the prestigious…
Bhubaneswar: Film director Jean-Luc Godard, who brought a new revolution to French films with his new wave cinema passed away today. He was 91. An acclaimed director, Godard is known for some of his classics like ‘Breathless’, and ‘Contempt’ among others which inspired many filmmakers to transcend to a new form of cinema. In Odisha,…
