Kurukshetra: The Vice Chancellor of Kurukshetra University, Prof. Som Nath Sachdeva, inaugurated a marathon, awareness cum exhibition, and extension lecture under the Mission LiFE campaign at Kurukshetra University today. The event also marked the formal inauguration of activities by the Eco Club of Kurukshetra University, with the Vice Chancellor administering the oath of Mission LiFE…
Bhubaneswar: A survey team of the Indian National Trust for Art & Cultural Heritage (INTACH) has stumbled upon the ruins of an ancient temple at Biropurusottampur in Pipili Tehsil which may date back to the 6-7th Century CE and is likely to be one of the earliest temples from the Post- Gupta era. The four…
Bhubaneswar: A delegation from the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs, Goa, is on a comprehensive study tour in Odisha to witness the sports ecosystem developed by the Sports and Youth Services Department of the state. The focus of the visit was to understand the High-Performance Model implemented at the renowned Kalinga Stadium. Led by…
Mumbai: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) intercepted and apprehended the fishing vessel Aai Tuljai, suspected of being involved in illegal diesel smuggling, approximately 27 nautical miles southwest of Mumbai on May 12, 2024. The vessel, with four crew members onboard, was intercepted by an ICG Fast Patrol Vessel and an Interceptor Boat. During a thorough…
Mumbai: Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Narayan Rane, marked a significant milestone today as he laid the foundation stone for the upcoming Multipurpose Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre at Saki Naka, Mumbai. The ceremony was attended by S C L Das, Secretary, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, along with other senior officers of the Ministry…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha took a significant step towards strengthening its maize ecosystem with the hosting of the first State-Level Consultative Workshop under the Mukhyamantri Maka Mission (MMM) at Krushi Bhawan, Bhubaneswar. The workshop was inaugurated by Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Principal Secretary, Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, in the presence of senior officials, institutional heads, and farmer…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday flagged off the maiden flight from Bhubaneswar to Dubai at the Biju Patnaik International Airport. Speaking on the occasion Patnaik said that global connectivity is a key driver of overall developments – be it industrial development, facilitating investments, promoting tourism, or establishing communication for the Odia diaspora residing…
The 13th century Ramappa temple in Palampet, Telangana was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on Sunday. The decision was taken after a consensus during an online meeting of the World Heritage Committee (WHC) in Fuzhou, China. While Norway opposed the inscription, Russia supported the temple to be included as a World Heritage Site….
New Delhi: Hockey India on Thursday announced a 20-member squad for the Women’s Asia Cup, confirming that midfielder Salima Tete will continue to lead the national side in the prestigious tournament scheduled in Hangzhou, China, from September 5 to 14. The Asia Cup carries added weight this year, with the champions earning a direct entry…
Bhubaneswar: Sales at 16th Toshali National Craft Mela- 2022 held at Janata Maidan crossed Rs 16 crore. The 14 days exhibition organised by Handlooms, Textiles & Handicrafts Department concluded on Sunday. Artisans, weavers and sculptors from across the country participated in this crafts mela to exhibit their handicraft and handloom products. This year, there were…
