Odisha Department of Water Resources Marks World Water Day with Strategic Dialogue

Bhubaneswar: On the occasion of World Water Day, the Department of Water Resources in Odisha convened a strategic dialogue to address pressing water management issues and promote sustainable practices. Emphasizing this year’s theme, ‘Water for Peace’, the discussion aimed to underscore the pivotal role of water in fostering stability and prosperity globally. The session, held…

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1,389 Agniveers, Including 214 Women, Graduate in Historic Passing Out Parade at INS Chilka

Chilka: In a landmark event, 1,389 Agniveers, including 214 women, proudly passed out from the portals of INS Chilka on August 9, 2024. This Passing Out Parade (POP), held for the fourth batch of Agniveers (01/24), marked the successful culmination of 16 weeks of rigorous naval training in a unique post-sunset ceremony. The event was…

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Odia Film ‘Delivery Boy’ to be Screened at Cannes World Film Festival

Bhubaneswar: Odia movie ‘Delivery Boy’ has been selected to be screened at the prestigious Cannes World Film Festival-2024. Sources reveal that ‘Delivery Boy’ is among the 100 films chosen to be showcased at the Cannes World Film Festival, scheduled to take place in August 2024. Directed by Ashwin Tripathy and produced by Jyotiranjan Mohanty, ‘Delivery…

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Govt Launches Unified Pension Form and e-HRMS Integration to Simplify Processes for Senior Citizens

New Delhi: In a major initiative aimed at enhancing ease of living for senior citizens and pensioners, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today announced the launch of a Single Unified Pension Application Form—‘Form 6-A’—and the integration of e-HRMS with Bhavishya. The announcement was made during a ceremony at the National Media Centre, marking a significant…

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AIFF rejects premier 1 club license of Jamshedpur FC, Odisha FC, Kerala Blasters and Hyderabad FC

New Delhi: All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) Club Licensing Committee rejected the Premier 1 license of Indian Super League (ISL) clubs Jamshedpur FC, Odisha FC, Kerala Blasters and Hyderabad FC for the upcoming 2024-25 season. The clubs were found disobeying multiple ‘A’ criteria failures, making them ineligible for AFC Club competitions and the national competitions….

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Final Decision On Class XII Exams By May 25

New Delhi: The Ministry of Education, held a national consultation meeting with the education ministers and administration of all states and UTs to discuss conducting the class XII examination and professional courses entrance exams. Expressing his commitment towards the safety and security of children, Minister for Education, Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank   Stating that the safety and…

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Naveen Patnaik Unveils Koraput Coffee Cafe and a dedicated e-commerce platform

Bhubaneswar: On the occasion of International Coffee Day, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated Koraput Coffee Cafe and a dedicated e-commerce platform (Koraputcoffee.org) to promote Koraput coffee across the globe.  To establish it as a brand in the coffee market, the state government is also planning to set up a number of such cafes across the…

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Fourth Annual Orange Festival Inaugurated in Nagaland

Kohima: The vibrant Local ground in Rusoma village witnessed the grand commencement of the fourth edition of the annual Orange Festival, themed “Organic Orange.” The two-day festival was inaugurated by Salhoutuonuo Kruse, the Minister for Women Resources & Horticulture. Addressing the gathering as the special guest during the inauguration ceremony, Minister Kruse highlighted the significance…

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Air Marshal Ajay Kumar Arora Assumes Role as Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance at Indian Air Force Headquarters

New Delhi: Air Marshal Ajay Kumar Arora took over the prestigious role of Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance (AOM) of the Indian Air Force at Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan) today. In his first official act, Air Marshal Arora honored fallen soldiers by laying a wreath at the National War Memorial, paying tribute to the courageous personnel who…

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