Bhubaneswar:The Odisha government on Friday unveiled its new Excise Policy, set to take effect from September 2024, aimed at curbing illicit liquor trade and promoting public awareness regarding alcohol consumption. Key highlights of the new policy include a moratorium on new liquor shops, with no new IMFL OFF shop, Country Liquor (CL) shop, or Out…
Dehradun: Continuous heavy rainfall has unleashed fresh devastation in Uttarakhand, where cloudbursts and landslides have battered Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Tehri, and Bageshwar districts. At least four people have lost their lives and three are reported missing, while rescue teams struggle through dangerous terrain to reach families trapped in remote villages. The worst-hit areas include Bageshwar’s Kapkot…
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…
Bhubaneswar: To improve the nutrition of school children across Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi declared an increase of ₹1 in the daily midday meal value under the Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman Yojana (PM Poshan). This decision, benefiting over 43 lakh students in more than 50,000 government and government-aided schools in the state, will…
Puri: More than 20 heritage enthusiasts from across Odisha participated in the fifth edition of the Puri Heritage Walks (PHW) today, delving into the distinctive “mutt” tradition that forms a vital part of the Holy City’s religious and cultural identity. Themed “Mahodadhi Monastic Trail: Exploration of Sites Related to the Legacy of Shankaracharya Mutt &…
New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Saturday the successful repatriation of 778 Indian students from Bangladesh through land ports. This brings the total number of returnees to 998. The MEA highlighted that the High Commission of India in Dhaka, in collaboration with the Assistant High Commissions in Chittagong, Rajshahi, Sylhet, and Khulna, has been actively supporting these efforts amidst the ongoing unrest in Bangladesh.
Bhubaneswar: Marking World Environment Day with a strong focus on youth engagement in climate action, the Odisha Conference of Youth (OCOY) 2026 was officially launched at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Friday. The initiative aims to create a platform for young leaders, policymakers, climate experts, development partners and changemakers to collaborate on building a sustainable…
Bhubaneswar: In a candid interview with ANI, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik dispelled speculation regarding VK Pandian being his successor, firmly stating that the decision on his successor lies with the people of Odisha. During the exclusive interview, CM Patnaik addressed longstanding rumors and opposition claims, asserting, “VK Pandian is not my successor. The people…
New Delhi: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today inaugurated the “Viksit Bharat Initiative for Student Innovation and Outreach Network” (VISION), a pioneering initiative aimed at fostering education, skill development, and innovation among underprivileged children. During the launch, Dr. Singh praised the initiative for its focus on democratizing startup skills and providing equal opportunities for students…
New Delhi: In a significant initiative to explore India’s maritime heritage and cultural influence, the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), in collaboration with the Advanced Study Institute of Asia (ASIA) at SGT University, inaugurated a two-day international conference titled “Monsoon: The Sphere of Cultural and Trade Influence” in New Delhi. This conference,…
