New Delhi: The eagerly anticipated Prize Distribution Function of the 16th National Youth Parliament Competition, 2019-20 for Universities/Colleges is set to take place on Friday, February 16, 2024, at the GMC Balayogi Auditorium, Parliament Library Building, Parliament House Complex in New Delhi.
Khurda: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi officially launched the ‘Bikashita Gaon, Bikashita Odisha’ scheme at a programme in Khurda on Wednesday. The initiative aims to strengthen rural infrastructure and accelerate economic growth across villages in the state. The launch event was attended by Panchayati Raj and Rural Development Minister Ravi Narayan Nayak, local MLA…
New York: India secured a dominant seven-wicket victory over the United States at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York, on Wednesday, confirming their place in the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup. With this win, India now leads Group A with 6 points and has one match remaining. The result has…
Bhubaneswar: The city is all set to host the annual Terracotta Exhibition from October 13 to 19 at the IDCO Exhibition Ground, bringing together hundreds of artisans and craft enthusiasts under one roof. The much-loved event will once again highlight Odisha’s traditional pottery and terracotta artistry, blending creativity with sustainability. Visitors can look forward to…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment (SJ&E), Dr. Virendra Kumar, led a crucial stakeholder meeting today, focusing on the welfare and development of De-notified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Communities (DNT). The event witnessed the participation of Minister of State for SJ&E, Ramdas Athawale, along with senior officials from the Department of Social Justice…
New Delhi: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has called upon the Indian Armed Forces to foster a Joint Culture as they progress towards forming Joint Operational Structures. Speaking at the 22nd Major General Samir Sinha Memorial Lecture, organized by the United Service Institution of India (USI) in New Delhi, Gen Chauhan emphasized…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s integrated public mobility platform Odisha Yatri has crossed a significant milestone of 5 lakh completed trips, reinforcing its position as one of the State’s fastest-growing ride-hailing and public transport applications. The platform is witnessing strong commuter traction, with over 28 lakh ride searches recorded to date—an indication of rising user engagement across major…
New Delhi: In a ceremonial spectacle at Rashtrapati Bhavan today, President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, presided over the change-over of the Army Guard Battalion.
New Delhi: Hockey India on Thursday announced a 20-member squad for the Women’s Asia Cup, confirming that midfielder Salima Tete will continue to lead the national side in the prestigious tournament scheduled in Hangzhou, China, from September 5 to 14. The Asia Cup carries added weight this year, with the champions earning a direct entry…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha on Friday rolled out a structured action plan to integrate gender equity into agricultural governance, as the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment, in collaboration with the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and with support from the Gates Foundation, organised the Inception Workshop on Institutionalising the Gender Responsive Cell: Framework and Roadmap…
