Odisha CM Announces Expansion of Local Governance, 34 new NAC created

Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards decentralization and local governance, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik declared the establishment of 34 new Notified Area Councils (NACs) across 20 districts in the state. Additionally, the Chief Minister announced the elevation of five existing NACs in four districts to the status of municipalities. The districts witnessing the upgradation…

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Chairman 5T and Nabin Odisha, Kartik Pandian, Embarks on Ground Inspection in Bhadrak District

Bhadrak: In adherence to the directives of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Kartik Pandian, Chairman of 5T and Nabin Odisha, undertook a comprehensive ground inspection in Bhadrak District. This initiative aimed at personally assessing the progress of vital projects and addressing the grievances and demands of the local community. Traversing approximately 50 km, including a stretch…

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Unveils Transformative Initiatives for the Cooperative Sector

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked a significant milestone in India’s cooperative sector by inaugurating and laying the foundation stone for key initiatives at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The groundbreaking projects were unveiled to fortify the cooperative sector’s role in agriculture, economic development, and overall societal prosperity. The Prime Minister inaugurated the pilot project…

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Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh Approves Financial Incentive for Armed Forces Medalists in Asian Games

New Delhi: Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh has given the green light to a significant financial incentive for the Armed Forces personnel who showcased exceptional prowess and brought laurels to the nation in the 19th Asian Games and 4th Asian Para Games held in Hangzhou, China in September-October 2023. In a noteworthy move, the Raksha Mantri…

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Odisha Tourism Showcases Rich Diversity at SATTE Travel Expo

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Tourism is making its mark at the prestigious SATTE Travel Expo, one of India’s foremost Tourism & Travel Exhibitions. The expo, running from February 22nd to 24th at Greater Noida provides a platform for Odisha to display its multifaceted tourism offerings, highlighting the state’s unique cultural, natural, and heritage attractions. The Odisha Tourism…

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Indian Women’s Hockey Team Faces Coaching Transition as Janneke Schopman Resigns

New Delhi: Janneke Schopman, the Chief Coach of the Indian Women’s Hockey Team, tendered her resignation today. The Dutch coach submitted her letter of resignation to Hockey India President Padma Dr. Dilip Tirkey after the completion of the Indian Women’s Hockey Team’s performance in the FIH Hockey Pro League home leg in Odisha. Schopman assumed…

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Indian Shuttlers Pramod and Sukant storm into BWF Para-Badminton World Championships Semifinals

New Delhi: India’s para-badminton stars, Pramod Bhagat and Sukant Kadam, demonstrated their exceptional prowess by securing spots in the semifinals of the BWF Para-Badminton World Championships 2024, currently underway in Thailand. Pramod Bhagat, the Tokyo Paralympic Games Gold Medallist and Padma Awardee, showcased his dominance in the quarterfinals against France’s Mathieu Thomas. The match, lasting…

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Celebrating Linguistic Diversity: IGNCA Exhibition on International Mother Language Day

New Delhi: On the occasion of International Mother Language Day, the Kalanidhi Division and Academic Unit of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) present ‘Akshar | Shabd | Bhasha,’ an exhibition that pays tribute to the linguistic tapestry of India, celebrating the richness of languages, scripts, and words that form the foundation…

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Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha and His Disciples Enshrined in Grand Ceremony in Bangkok

Bangkok: In a deeply reverential ceremony at the Sanam Luang Pavilion, the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha and His Two Disciples were enshrined for public veneration. The auspicious event unfolded with great devotion and holy chanting, marking a significant moment of spiritual significance. The Governor of Bihar, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, presented the Holy Relics of…

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