Bangkok: As deadly clashes escalate along the Thailand-Cambodia border, the Indian Embassy in Thailand has issued a travel advisory urging Indian citizens to steer clear of conflict-affected regions and remain updated through official Thai sources. The advisory, shared on the Embassy’s official X handle, cautions Indian travellers against visiting seven eastern Thai provinces bordering Cambodia,…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority has proposed a new framework for land parcel reconstitution under Town Planning (TP) Schemes 05 to 07 in Zone-I, introducing a draft Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) aimed at ensuring planned urban growth and smoother redistribution of plots in developing areas of the city. The draft SOP, applicable to areas under…
Bhubaneswar: Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and his wife, during their two-day visit to Odisha, immersed themselves in the state’s rich cultural heritage with stops at Raghurajpur village and the crafts museum, Kalabhoomi. On Saturday, the President and his wife visited the famed Raghurajpur village in Puri district, known for its pattachitra art and folk traditions….
Bhubaneswar: The commencement of the Junior Artistic Gymnastics National Championships 2023-24 unfolded a riveting display of talent and skill in the men’s competition. The men’s team category of the Junior National Championship at the Gymnastics Centre, Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, witnessed Uttar Pradesh securing Gold, Maharashtra clinching Silver, and West Bengal bagging Bronze. In the men’s…
Phulbani: In a mishap near Srikala Ghat close to G. Udayagiri in Odisha’s Kandhamal district today, three individuals, including Ollywood actor Abhishek Giri, sustained injuries when the car they were traveling in met with an accident. The incident occurred after the trio, comprising Giri who was driving, actress Sayan Mukherjee, and another individual named Sunil…
Chhatarpur: In a major boost to healthcare and scientific research, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today laid the foundation stone for the Bageshwar Dham Medical and Science Research Institute in Garha village, Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. The institute, spanning 10 acres, will initially house a 100-bed facility, offering advanced medical care and research opportunities. Speaking at…
Bhubaneswar: After an enduring wait of more than two decades, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has inaugurated the long-anticipated Lower Suktel Irrigation Project in Balangir district today. With an estimated value of Rs 2,723 crore, this significant development is poised to bring about transformative changes for the agrarian community in the drought-prone district. The project is…
Goa: The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) witnessed the world premiere of ‘Left Unsaid’ (Lo Que No Se Dijo), a deeply moving Portuguese film by debutant director Ricardo Valenzuela Pinilla. Featured under the Cinema of the World section, the film offers an introspective look at the paradoxes of human communication in the age…
New Delhi: Sanjay Kumar, Secretary of the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), chaired the international conference titled “Spectrum of Literacy” today at the Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), NCERT, New Delhi. Organized by the Ministry of Education as a prelude to International Literacy Day 2024, the virtual conference brought together experts, educators,…
Bhubaneswar: With the onset of scorching temperatures and the prediction of a severe heat wave by the weather department, the Odisha Government has taken proactive measures to ensure the well-being of students and educators across the state. In an official statement released today, the government announced the commencement of summer vacation for all government, aided,…
