Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s celebrated cultural heritage, embodied in its unique festivals, faces a gradual shift as external influences begin reshaping local traditions. In response, Odisha Manaska (Odisha on My Mind), an initiative by All Things Odisha, convened its third circle on Saturday (October 26), focusing on “Festivals of Odisha and Unchecked Cultural Imports.”
New Delhi: Indian hockey is going through a leadership transformative phase as Elena Norman, the longstanding Chief Executive Officer of Hockey India, tendered her resignation on Tuesday, marking the end of an era that witnessed unprecedented success and growth for the sport in the country.
New Delhi: The annual National Tribal Festival, Aadi Mahotsav 2024, is set to be inaugurated by President Smt. Droupadi Murmu at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi on 10th February. The esteemed event, organized by TRIFED under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, aims to spotlight and celebrate the rich diversity of India’s…
Vientiane, Lao PDR: On the final day of his three-day visit to Vientiane, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh held crucial bilateral discussions with Japan’s Defence MinisterGen Nakatani and the Philippines’ Secretary of National Defence Gilberto Teodoro. The meetings underscored India’s commitment to strengthening defence ties in the Indo-Pacific region, promoting regional security, and fostering cooperation across…
New Delhi: Late this evening, Delhi and the National Capital Region experienced strong tremors following a seismic event in southern China’s Xinjiang, registering a magnitude of 7.2. Fortunately, there are no immediate reports of injuries or significant damage. The last instance of mild tremors in Delhi and NCR occurred on January 11 when a 6.1…
Shillong: The famous Living Root Bridges of Meghalaya have been included in the tentative list of World Heritage Sites of UNESCO. Found in over 70 villages in Meghalaya, the living root bridges highlight the socio-cultural, social, and botanical links between people and nature. Sharing the news, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on his Twitter account…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s ace hockey player Amit Rohidas will lead the Indian hockey team as captain for two FIH Men’s Pro League matches against Argentina. Hockey India had named the 22-member Indian team for the two matches are scheduled to be held at the Kalinga Stadium on March 19 and 20. The new squad include players…
New Delhi: Marking a transformative journey that reshaped governance and citizen service delivery across rural India, the Common Service Centre (CSC) e-Governance Services India Limited, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), commemorated 10 years of the Digital India programme with a major celebration at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in Dwarka. The event…
Mumbai: President of India, Droupadi Murmu, today attended the centenary year celebration of the Maharashtra Legislative Council in Mumbai (September 3, 2024). Speaking at the event, she praised the Legislative Council for its vital role in reflecting the hopes and aspirations of the people of Maharashtra since its inception, while also serving as a responsive Upper…
Bhubaneswar: With an aim to improve the nutrition status of adolescent girls, pregnant women, lactating mothers and underweight children, the Odisha government has decided to launch Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana (MSPY). Informing about the decision Chief Secretary PK Jena said that Rs 3,354.40 crore will be spent under the project which will be implemented in…
