Karanjia: An inter-college women’s chess tournament was hosted at Panchpir Women’s Degree College in Karanjia on October 1, as part of the Inter-Zone (Zone-II) Chess Championship under Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanjdeo University (MSCBU), Baripada.
Bettiah: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated a series of transformative infrastructure projects worth approximately Rs 12,800 Crores in Bettiah, West Champaran district, Bihar today. The projects spanned across the rail, road, and petroleum and natural gas sectors.
Goa: In a landmark move to promote new and young talent in Indian cinema, the 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) introduced a new award category—‘Best Debut Director of Indian Feature Film.’ This category aims to showcase five exceptional debut films that bring fresh perspectives, diverse narratives, and innovative cinematic styles…
Konark: The third evening of the Konark Festival 2025 unfolded with vibrant cultural splendour as dignitaries and artists came together to celebrate India’s classical heritage. The Lamp Lighting Ceremony, graced by Tourism Commissioner-cum-Secretary Balwant Singh, Additional District Magistrate of Puri Sarat Chandra Behera, and Magar Dhanaji Raoso, DFO, Puri Wildlife Division, set the tone for…
New Delhi: In a significant move towards combating tuberculosis, Prof. (Dr.) Soumya Swaminathan has been appointed as the Principal Advisor to the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare for the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) on a pro bono basis. As Principal Advisor, Dr. Swaminathan will provide expert technical advice on the overall strategy…
New Delhi: A meeting of the Government with floor leaders of all political parties was held today under the Chairmanship of Rajnath Singh, Union Minister of Defence, in preparation for the commencement of the Budget Session of Parliament 2024. This was the first meeting of the floor leaders of both Houses of Parliament after the…
Pune: The flagship Defence Services Technical Staff Course (DSTSC) for tri-services officers commenced on June 10, 2024, at the Military Institute of Technology (MILIT) in Pune. This prestigious course includes 166 officers from the Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, Indian Coast Guard, and five officers from friendly foreign countries. The DSTSC is designed…
Bhubaneswar: During an interview with a national news channel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi voiced his concerns regarding the state of Odisha’s pride and language, emphasizing that they are under threat. Addressing the issue, he stated, “Odia language and Odisha’s asmita (pride) are under threat. I don’t think Odisha people will tolerate it for long.” When…
Bhubaneswar: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is set to embark on the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, which will enter Odisha from tomorrow evening, covering two districts in the state. According to the schedule, the flag handover ceremony will take place at Basjol on the Jharkhand-Odisha border in the evening on February 6. Rahul Gandhi is scheduled…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant stride towards enhancing cricket infrastructure in Odisha, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced the redevelopment of the historic Barabati Cricket Stadium and laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of the VSS cricket stadium in Sambalpur. The Barabati stadium is set to undergo a transformation into a world-class sports complex, featuring modern…
