Bhubaneswar: The Commerce & Transport Department on Saturday has increased the cash awards for National Road Safety Short Film festival, 2022. Bishnupada Sethi, Principal Secretary, Commerce & Transport Department announced during launching ceremony of the festival that prize money for Best Film is increased from Rs.50000 to Rs. 1 lakh. Similarly, the first runner up…
Bhubaneswar: The capital city of Bhubaneswar on Monday marked its 78th Foundation Day with a blend of tradition and civic pride, as celebrations unfolded across the city with ceremonial events, cultural activities, and a grand parade. Leading the celebrations, Surama Padhi attended as the chief guest, accompanied by Aparajita Sarangi, MLAs Ananta Narayan Jena and…
New Delhi: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Panacea Biotec have taken a historic step in India’s battle against dengue by initiating the first-ever Phase 3 clinical trial for an indigenous dengue vaccine. The vaccine, named DengiAll, has been developed by Panacea Biotec and marks a significant milestone in India’s healthcare sector. The…
Puri: The three chariots, Taladhwaja of Lord Balabadhra, Nandighosh of Lord Jagannath and Darpadalana of Devi Subhadra reached Gundicha temple in Puri on Monday evening. During the annual Rath Yatra, the three deities come out of the sanctum sanctorum of the Jagannath temple through a ceremonial procession for the much awaited journey to Gundicha temple where…
Bhubaneswar: Renowned tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain, celebrated globally for his unparalleled contributions to music, passed away on Sunday while undergoing treatment in the ICU of a San Francisco hospital. He was 73. Hussain was admitted after experiencing heart-related complications, compounded by blood pressure issues, as confirmed by his close friend and flautist Rakesh Chaurasia. “He…
Kendrapada: In an incident against wildlife conservation efforts, a turtle patrol vessel belonging to the Forest Department was attacked by the crew of trawlers engaged in illegal fishing within the prohibited seawaters of the Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary in Odisha’s Kendrapada district. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon when an eleven-member turtle patrol vessel encountered 15-20…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is set to lead a crucial meeting of the State Cabinet on 3 February evening, followed by a Council of Ministers gathering. The anticipated approval of the Interim Budget for 2024-25 will take center stage during the Cabinet meeting. Alongside, several other vital proposals are expected to receive approval. The…
New Delhi: The two-day “Parivartan Chintan II” concluded in New Delhi, marking a pivotal juncture in India’s defense landscape. Chaired by Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, the event brought together officers from the three Services Headquarters, Department of Military Affairs, Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff, and members of various sub-committees of the Chiefs of…
An internal document of Nestle company has admitted that more than 70 percent of its food and drinks portfolio failed to meet the recognised definition of health and nutrition. According to an article published in Financial Times on Monday, the world’s biggest food company has also admitted that some of its food will “never be…
Bhubaneswar/Bargarh: Anu Garg, IAS, Development Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) to the Government, Department of Water Resources, conducted an on-site review of irrigation projects in the Sambalpur and Bargarh districts today. During her visit to the Gangadhar Meher Lift Irrigation Project in Bargarh, Garg assessed the progress of the pump house operations, which aim…
