Bhubaneswar: Director-producer duo, Amartya Bhattacharyya and Swastik Choudhury, shines once again as their sixth venture, ‘Son of Adam,’ clinches the prestigious “Best Musical Film” award at the Festival Internacional de Cine Independiente de Madrid 2024 (FICIMAD 2024). The announcement was made on March 15th at La Filmoteca Española (Cine Doré) in Madrid, Spain. ‘Son of…
New Delhi: To empower voters with critical information ahead of elections, the Election Commission of India, led by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, has launched a new mobile application called Know Your Candidate (KYC). This innovative app enables voters to ascertain if any candidate vying for elections in their constituency has a criminal record, offering…
New Delhi: With the announcement of polling dates for the general elections and state assembly elections, India has entered the phase of stringent adherence to the Model Code of Conduct (MCC), which applies to all political parties and government authorities. What is the Model Code of Conduct? The Model Code of Conduct is a set…
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast predicting hailstorm, rainfall, and lightning accompanied by gusty surface winds in some districts of Odisha on March 19. According to the mid-day bulletin released by the IMD center, the trough from south Odisha to sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim, situated at 0.9 Km above mean…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar-Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat Express train, commences its journey from the Bhubaneswar Railway Station. Official sources confirmed that the train service will operate on all days except Mondays. According to the timetable, the train will depart from Bhubaneswar at 5:15 am and reach Visakhapatnam at 11 am. In its return journey, the train will…
Bhubaneswar: With over 3.34 crore voters set to exercise their franchise, the Chief Electoral Officer of Odisha, Nikunja Bihari Dhal, appealed to political parties for their cooperation in ensuring free and fair elections in the state. Addressing the media, the CEO announced the immediate enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) across Odisha following…
Bhubaneswar: The Handloom, Textiles & Handicrafts Department of the Government of Odisha has approved the Annual Calendar for the year, setting the stage for the Special Handloom Expo-2024. Organized by Sambalpuri Bastralaya under the POHI-2023-24 funds, the expo aims to invigorate sales and provide regular employment opportunities to weaver members of PWCS/SHGs. The inauguration of…
Bhubaneswar: In a move towards digitization and efficiency, the Board of Secondary Education (BSE) in Odisha has announced that candidates who recently appeared for the High School Certificate (HSC) examinations can now expect to receive their certificates digitally within 7 days of the results being declared. BSE President Srikant Tarai made this announcement during a…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL) is gearing up to initiate 21 new transmission projects and upgrades within the next five years under phase-II of the Odisha Transmission System Strengthening Programme. This ambitious endeavour, backed by 30% equity support from the State Government as part of the Chief Minister’s Power Development Programme (CMPDP), aims…
New Delhi: In a significant development, the Patent Rules, 2024, have been officially notified, marking a pivotal milestone in India’s journey towards fostering innovation and economic development. These rules bring forth several provisions aimed at simplifying the process of obtaining and managing patents, thereby creating a conducive environment for inventors and creators. The move is…
