Konark:6/12/23: The 34th Konark Festival 2023 concluded with some mesmerising performances of Odissi and Kathak dancers yesterday. The first half of the show saw Kumkum Mohanty and Group from Geeta Govinda Charitable Trust, Bhubaneswar. The troupe performed Abhinaya – Maa Bhavani which depicted Maa Bhavani as the destroyer of demons “Shumba Nishumba” and how her power extended to save Lord ...
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Odisha SRC has asked the District Collectors to submit a report on damage by Cyclone Michuang
Bhubaneswar:6/12/23: Odisha Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) has asked the District Collectors to submit a report on damage to crops due to rain triggered by Cyclone Michuang.SRC Satyabrata Sahu has written to all Collectors in this regard. The widespread rain has been observed across that state during the last couple of days under the influence of Cyclone “MICHAUNG”, which might have ...
Read More »Odisha Bigyan Academy announced various awards for scientists for the year 2021 and 2022
Bhubaneswar:6/12/23: Odisha Bigyan Academy with the approval of Science and Technology Department announced various awards for scientists for the year 2021 and 2022. Prof Pravat Kumar Mohapatra(Sambalpur) and Prof Bidyut Kumar Das(SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack) will receive “Biju Pattnaik Award” for Scientific Excellence for the year 2021 and 2022 respectively. The award carries cash award of Rs. 2 ...
Read More »421 Officers Join Odisha Civil Services; Odisha CM urges Officers should work for the betterment and welfare of state
Bhubaneswar:6/12/23: People are at the center of our democratic system. So your every thought and every action should be directed towards the betterment and welfare of the people of Odisha said Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik while addressing the ‘Nijukti Parba’ programme for the newly recruited Odisha Civil Services officers at the State Convention Centre, Lok Seva Bhawan today. ‘You are ...
Read More »Under Digital India Programme, Ministry is implementing e-Panchayat Mission Mode Project
Newdelhi:6/12/23:Under Digital India Programme, Ministry is implementing the e-Panchayat Mission Mode Project (MMP) intending to make Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), more transparent, accountable, and effective as local self-governments. Building on the achievements in the past, the Ministry launched eGramSwaraj, a work-based comprehensive application for PRIs under the e-Panchayat MMP on 24th April 2020. This application encompasses all aspects of Panchayat ...
Read More »‘Garba Of Gujarat’ Declared as Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO
Kasane :6/12/23: ‘Garba of Gujarat’ has been inscribed in the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of Humanity by UNESCO, under the provisions of the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage during the 18th meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage from 5th -9th December 2023 in Kasane, Botswana. Garba ...
Read More »AICTE releases Approval Process Handbook for Academic Year 2024-2027
New Delhi: 6/12/23:Chairman, All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Prof. T.G. Sitharam along with Vice Chairman Dr. Abhay Jere and Member Secretary Prof. Rajive Kumar launched the AICTE Approval Process Handbook for Academic Year 2024-2027, today at PIB Conference Hall, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi. Additional Director General, Press Information Bureau, Smt. Shamima Siddiqui presented the introductory remarks. Prof. Sitharam, ...
Read More »As of 1st April 2023, Odisha has 24 functional coal mines in the country
Newdelhi:6/12/23:The number of functional mines in the country as of 01.04.2023, state-wise, are as under: State/ Union Territory (UT) Functional Coal Mines WB 71 Jharkhand 119 MP 59 UP 5 Chhattisgarh 51 Maharashtra 56 Odisha 24 Assam 1 Jammu and Kashmir 2 Telangana 41 TOTAL 426* *3 Mines common in UP and MP are shown in Madhya Pradesh. The quantum/amount ...
Read More »Climate Action Forum: Indiaspora Convenes Climate Experts at COP 28
WASHINGTON and DELHI, India, Dec. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Indiaspora, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to uniting the Indian diaspora for a stronger, more interconnected global community, is hosting the Climate Action Forum at COP 28 on December 7th from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM at the Anantara Downtown Dubai Hotel, Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Climate is ...
Read More »Guidepoint Expands Indian Footprint in Mumbai
Mumbai, Dec. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Guidepoint, the world’s leading expert network and research enablement platform, proudly announced today the expansion of its Mumbai office in support of the firm’s rapid growth in the Indian market. Jon Adkins, Guidepoint’s Director and Head of International, commented, “This investment in India underscores our unwavering commitment to providing our Indian clientele — investors, ...
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