Cuttack: Indian National Trust For Art & Cultural Heritage (INTACH) team has discovered the base of an ancient temple and other archaeological remains at Purushottampur Sasana village in the Badachana block of the Jajpur district. The temple ruins near the Dhanamandal Railway Station were first noticed by Nrupati Nihar Siala, a local heritage enthusiast, who…
Bhubaneswar: The World Skill Center (WSC) in Odisha continues to nurture the talents of its students by providing them with invaluable international exposure through the ‘Student Exchange Program’. On Tuesday evening, the selected students for the 2023-24 batch embarked on an enriching journey to Singapore, marking the beginning of a transformative experience. Under the patronage…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is leaving no stone unturned in its preparations for the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, scheduled to be held at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar, from January 8 to 10, 2025. A high-level review meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja at Lok Seva Bhavan last Wednesday assessed the progress across various departments to ensure the…
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Ministry of Home Affairs’ proposal for the continuation of the Umbrella Scheme on ‘Safety of Women.’ The scheme will be implemented at a total cost of Rs. 1179.72 crore from 2021-22 to 2025-26. Out of the total project outlay,…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant development, the Odisha Cabinet has decided to withdraw its earlier resolution regarding the proposed amendment to the Odisha Scheduled Areas Transfer of Immovable Property (By Scheduled Tribes) Regulation, 1956. The decision to withdraw the amendment proposal was confirmed by the Revenue and Disaster Management Department during the Cabinet meeting on Monday….
Goa: Renowned English filmmaker and actor Stephen Woolley captivated audiences at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) today with a masterclass on “Who is a Film Producer? – Five Important Stages of Film Production.” The session, attended by aspiring filmmakers, students, and cinephiles, delved into the producer’s pivotal role in filmmaking, outlining five…
Legendary Bengali singer Sandhya Mukherjee breathed her last on Tuesday evening following a massive cardiac arrest. She was 91. She had been in hospital since January 27 due to ill health and was put on vasopressor support and shifted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) earlier in the day following a drop in her blood…
New Delhi: The National Archives of India (NAI) marked its 135th Foundation Day with the inauguration of a special exhibition titled “Indian Heritage through Architecture.” The exhibition, inaugurated by Union Minister of Culture & Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, highlights India’s architectural legacy spanning thousands of years. The exhibition offers a deep dive into India’s rich…
In a remarkable feat, the Ministry of Coal has surpassed its GeM (Government e-Marketplace) procurement target for the fiscal year 2023-24, reaching an impressive Rs. 63,890 Crore as of February 14, 2024. This outstanding achievement is 300% of the annual target of Rs. 21,325 Crore, positioning the Ministry of Coal at the forefront among all…
Bhubaneswar: A crucial meeting between the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) and representatives of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Mayapuri was held at the State Guest House in Bhubaneswar. Presided over by Gajapati Maharaj Dibya Singh Dev, the meeting aimed to address concerns over ISKCON’s untimely Rath Yatra celebrations in India and abroad….
