Bhubaneswar: With rising summer demand and the approach of Kalbaisakhi storms, Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo on Monday directed power utilities to ensure uninterrupted and reliable electricity supply across the state during a high-level review of the Energy Department. The meeting, held at Lok Seva Bhawan, was attended by senior officials including…
New Delhi: The Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between India and France were conducted on March 5, in New Delhi to boost diplomatic relation. The high-level meeting, co-chaired by Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra and Secretary-General of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ms. Anne-Marie Descôtes, marked a pivotal moment in the bilateral relations between the two nations.
New Delhi: Vice Admiral AN Pramod assumed the pivotal role of Director General Naval Operations (DGNO) on January 15, 2024.
Dubai: All passengers and the crew of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s helicopter are dead in the crash, head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society Pir-Hossein Kolivand announced. “No signs of alive passengers have been found after the discovery of the crashed helicopter location,” he said on IRIB TV channel. The helicopter also carried Foreign Minister…
Cuttack: Amidst a star-studded event, the opening ceremony of FIH Odisha Men’s Hockey World Cup-2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela was held at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack today. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur, President of the FIH Mohammad Tayyab Ikram, and Dilip Tirkey, President of Hockey India graced the event….
New Delhi: In a significant move, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, granted approval for an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance (DA) to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners, effective from January 1, 2024. The decision reflects a 4% increase over the existing rate of 46% of the Basic…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s talented actress Preeti Panigrahi adds another feather to her cap, being honoured with the World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award at the esteemed Sundance Film Festival for her exceptional performance in the movie ‘Girls will be Girls’. The Sundance Film Festival, renowned for recognizing outstanding talent in the global film industry, bestowed this…
New Delhi: As India commemorates its 75th Republic Day, a special initiative has been undertaken to honor and celebrate the contributions of farmers.
Guwahati: Union Home Minister Amit Shah, addressing the passing out parade of the newly formed Assam Police Commando battalions in Guwahati, made a significant announcement on border security. Shah declared that the central government is contemplating ending unrestricted movement at the India-Myanmar border, adopting a strategy similar to that with Bangladesh. Highlighting the evolving security…
Mumbai: At the 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF), renowned filmmaker Daniela Volker, Director of the documentary ‘The Commandant’s Shadow,’ highlighted the immense potential for international co-productions in India. Speaking at a press conference, Volker emphasized, “Being a vast country, there is so much content in India. India is bursting with fascinating tales and I…
