Lanjia Saura Paintings from Odisha gets GI Tag

Bhubaneswar: The traditional paintings of Lanjia Saura, known as IDITAL, hailing from the Lanjia Saura or Lanjia Sabara tribe, have achieved the esteemed Geographical Indication (GI) status. Belonging to the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) of Rayagada district, the Lanjia Saura tribe has a distinctive cultural identity, and their artistic expression through IDITAL paintings has…

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Odia Bhasa Pratisthan Launches Training Program for Government Officials on Odia Language Usage

Bhubaneswar: In a move to strengthen the use of Odia in government functions, the Odia Bhasa Pratisthan inaugurated a specialized training program for over 100 government officials today at Sanskruti Bhavan’s conference hall. The two-day workshop, running from November 12-13, aims to enhance officials’ proficiency in using Odia for official documentation and communication. The program was…

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Suspected Mpox Case Identified in Recent Traveler: Patient Isolated, Stable

New Delhi: Health authorities have identified a young male patient as a suspected case of Mpox (monkeypox) after he recently returned from a country currently experiencing Mpox transmission. The patient has been isolated in a designated hospital, where his condition is reported as stable. Samples have been collected from the patient and are being tested…

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12th International Tourism Mart Inaugurated in Kaziranga: Showcasing Northeast’s Cultural and Natural Riches

Kaziranga: The 12th edition of the International Tourism Mart (ITM) was inaugurated today in the iconic Kaziranga National Park by Union Minister for Tourism and Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, in the esteemed presence of Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma and Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu. The event marks a significant step in…

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ISRO’s PSLV Achieves Zero Orbital Debris Mission with POEM-3

Bengaluru: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) proudly announced on Monday that its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) has achieved a significant milestone by executing a zero orbital debris mission. This accomplishment was marked by the successful re-entry of the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module-3 (POEM-3) into the Earth’s atmosphere on March 21, described by ISRO…

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₹149.32 Crore Sanctioned for Fourth Rail Line Between Ranital Link Cabin and Bhadrak — Major Boost to Odisha’s Rail Infrastructure

Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards strengthening railway infrastructure in Odisha, the Ministry of Railways has sanctioned ₹149.32 crore for the construction of a fourth rail line between Ranital Link Cabin and Bhadrak station, a 5.06-kilometre stretch on the vital Howrah–Chennai mainline. This high-density corridor is one of the busiest in the country, and the…

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India Becomes Second Country to Launch Electronic Personnel License for Pilots

New Delhi: In a significant step towards modernizing India’s aviation sector, Union Minister for Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu today launched the Electronic Personnel License (EPL) for pilots. With this initiative, India has become the second country in the world to implement an advanced digital licensing system, following approval from the International Civil Aviation Organization…

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Urges Southern Regional Rural Banks to Boost Credit Support for Rural Economy and MSMEs

Bengaluru: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired a comprehensive review meeting in Bengaluru on Friday to assess the performance of ten Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) serving the southern states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and the Union Territory of Puducherry. The meeting emphasized strengthening rural credit, especially for agriculture and allied activities,…

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