Bhubaneswar: Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant today unveiled ‘WAVES,’ the highly anticipated OTT platform from Prasar Bharati, during the opening ceremony of the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. The event was graced by several dignitaries, including Sanjay Jaju, Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Marking its entry into…
New Delhi: In a landmark move, Karnataka and Rajasthan have taken the lead in the auction of Exploration Licences (EL) for critical and deep-seated minerals. The auctions, launched on March 6, 2024, mark the first instance of Exploration Licence blocks being auctioned in India. Karnataka initiated the auction of one block encompassing Gold, Copper, and…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence has signed contracts with M/s ACE Limited and M/s JCB India Limited for the procurement of 1,868 Rough Terrain Fork Lift Trucks (RTFLT) for the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, and Indian Navy. The contracts, signed in the presence of Defence Secretary Shri R K Singh, are valued at…
Buckingham Palace, London: Buckingham Palace made an announcement on Monday, revealing that King Charles of Britain, aged 75, has been diagnosed with cancer and has initiated treatment for the same. Consequently, the monarch will be deferring his public duties, as stated by the palace. While the palace did not disclose specific details regarding the type…
Bhubaneswar: In observance of Republic Day, the majority of fuel stations across Odisha will remain closed on Friday. However, a select few stations will continue to operate, exclusively providing emergency services, according to Sashanka Sahu, the State president of the Petroleum Dealers Association. This departure from the usual practice comes as a compromise between the…
Mumbai: The ongoing 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF-2024) witnessed an engaging panel discussion today on the evolving landscape of documentaries in the realm of Web Series and OTT Platforms. Titled ‘Web Series/OTT Platforms – An Elusive Platform for Documentaries,’ the session delved into the challenges faced by documentary filmmakers and the pivotal role of…
Goa: The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) celebrated the diversity of Indian cinema with the screening of three remarkable films in the Indian Panorama-Feature Films category: Kannada film Venkya, Bengali film Bhootpori, and Hindi film Article 370. These films captivated audiences with their profound narratives exploring themes of self-discovery, redemption, patriotism, and the…
Bhubaneswar: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, inaugurated the 59th Directors General of Police/Inspectors General of Police (DGsP/IGsP) Conference in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, today. The high-profile three-day event is being held in a hybrid format, with senior police leaders from across the country attending both in person and virtually. Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
Bhubaneswar: A 27-member delegation of media representatives from countries such as Fiji, Indonesia, Israel, Kenya, and Malaysia participated in a meeting at Kharvel Bhawan as part of the 79th Know India Program (KIP). The event, coordinated by the Ministry of External Affairs and Odisha’s Home Department, focused on preparations for the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas…
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu led the nation in commemorating the 75th Republic Day with a dazzling display of tradition and women empowerment at Kartavya Path in the national capital. The celebrations witnessed a resurgence of heritage as President Murmu and Chief Guest French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in a horse-pulled buggy, a practice revived…
