France: “Sunflowers Were First Ones to Know” a film directed by Chidanand Naik, a student of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), has been chosen for the ‘La Cinef’ Competitive section of the prestigious 77th Cannes Film Festival. The festival is scheduled to take place from May 15th to 24th, 2024, in Cannes,…
Dubai: Shubman Gill, the newly-crowned top-ranked men’s ODI batter, hit a gritty eighth century in the 50-over format and led India to a six-wicket win over Bangladesh to kick off their 2025 ICC Champions Trophy campaign on a high at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday. After Mohammed Shami’s 5-53 helped India bowl out Bangladesh for…
Bhubaneswar: The powerful Odia play ‘Septemberara 30 Dina,’ which addresses the grave issue of child sexual abuse, captivated audiences and urged them to break the silence surrounding this critical social problem. Produced by the Institute of Knowledge Societies, the play’s inaugural performance took place at Bhanja Kala Mandap on Friday evening, with a second show…
Bhubaneswar: After a gap of two years, schools across Odisha opened its door for physical classes for the students of standard 1-7 today. Decorated with flowers, rangoli, balloons, schools across the state opened its gates for their students. Teachers welcomed students with flowers and sandalwood paste. The classes will be held from 9 am to…
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…
Vizhinjam, Kerala: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, chaired a Stakeholders Meeting today aimed at enhancing lighthouse tourism in Vizhinjam, Kerala. Organized by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships (DGLL), a branch of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), the meeting focused on conceptualizing and strategizing the promotion…
Bhubaneswar: The Women and Child Development Department of Odisha launched the State-Level Nutrition Month-2024 with a special ceremony held at the State Women and Child Institute in Bhubaneswar on Monday. The event marks the start of a month-long initiative focused on raising awareness and tackling malnutrition across the state. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, who…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi’s grievance cell reopened on Monday after a six-week pause due to the Assembly Budget Session and festive celebrations. Citizens from across the state flocked to Bhubaneswar to present their concerns, as the CM, along with officials from the CMO and various departments, addressed public grievances. In a bid…
Puri: The rich tapestry of Jagannath Culture, woven from diverse traditions such as Vaishnavism, Shaivism, Shakta Upasana, Buddhism, Tantricism, and Sikhism, is beautifully reflected in the “Goshani Jatra” festival, celebrated during Durga Puja.
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards bolstering industrial development, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik laid foundation stones, and inaugurated several industrial units in Kalibeti near Khurda. The Chief Minister inaugurated the New Food Park established by IDCO at Khurda, aimed at attracting prominent companies like Pepsi, Nestle, Indo Nissin, and their ancillaries. Simultaneously, he laid the…
