Nice, France: Union Minister of Earth Sciences (Independent Charge), Dr. Jitendra Singh, held a key bilateral meeting today with Vidar Helgesen, UNESCO emissary and Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC), with a shared focus on strengthening international cooperation for ocean conservation. Dr. Singh, who is leading the Indian delegation to the 3rd United…
Arichal Munai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a visit to Arichal Munai, the auspicious starting point of the Ram Setu, today.
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, along with the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) members, paid heartfelt tributes to the late BJD leader and former MLA V. Sugnana Kumari Deo at the party office, “Sankha Bhawan.” The mortal remains of Sugnana Deo were flown from Chennai to Sankha Bhawan for the last rites. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik…
Bhubaneswar: Odia film Adieu Godard won the Best Feature Film award at the recently concluded Cardiff International Film Festival (CIFF) 2022, in UK which is supported by the Welsh Assembly and Cardiff Council (UK). This is the seventh international award of the film. Around 100 films from across the globe were part of the festival….
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to making Odisha a healthier and more prosperous state by eradicating malnutrition. Addressing the State-Level Poshan Pakhya-2025 event at the Women and Child Institute in Bhubaneswar, the Chief Minister announced the establishment of the ‘Odisha Pushti Mission’, a focused initiative backed by an…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is rapidly emerging as a dynamic player in India’s civil aviation sector, thanks to the state government’s ambitious New Destination Policy, which is reshaping regional connectivity and boosting global reach. The policy, spearheaded by the Commerce & Transport Department, is delivering transformative results through strategic incentives, infrastructure support, and route facilitation. In a…
Wellington: The Defence Services Staff College (DSSC) in Wellington, Tamil Nadu, inaugurated the 80th Staff Course today, marking a significant step in the professional development of mid-career officers from the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. This 45-week course aims to equip 480 student officers, including 38 officers from 26 friendly foreign countries, with the…
Bhubaneswar: On the second day of Utkarsh Odisha: Make In Odisha Conclave 2025, the Department of Tourism hosted a sectoral session titled “Celebrating Connections: Elevating MICE and Wedding Tourism as Catalysts for Economic Growth”. The session brought together industry leaders, government officials, and investors to explore the immense potential of Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions (MICE)…
Mumbai: Shyam Benegal, one of India’s most revered filmmakers, passed away on Monday at the age of 90. The acclaimed director died at around 6:30 pm at Wockhardt Hospital in Mumbai after battling a chronic kidney-related disease. His daughter, Pia Benegal, confirmed the news to India Today. Shyam Benegal is celebrated for his pioneering contributions…
New Delhi: The enchanting Amrit Udyan of Rashtrapati Bhavan is set to open its gates to the public, offering a captivating experience during Udyan Utsav-1, 2024. From February 2 to March 31, 2024, visitors will have the unique opportunity to explore the lush beauty of the Amrit Udyan, excluding Mondays reserved for maintenance. The Amrit…
