Bhubaneswar, December 17, 2024: The Fourth Akshaya Upanyasa Puraskar, instituted by the Pratibha Ray Foundation Trust in collaboration with Adya Prakashani, was awarded to writer Shri Subhranshu Panda for his acclaimed novel ITARA, published by Pen In Books Publications, Bhubaneswar. The award ceremony, held on December 16, 2024, at Jayadev Bhawan, Bhubaneswar, was organized by the Pratibha Ray Foundation Trust. ...
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Odisha Chief Minister has participated in the e-rickshaw distribution programme
Sambalpur: 15/12/24:Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday participated in the e-rickshaw distribution programme for the empowerment of the specially-abled in Sambalpur and distributed e-rickshaws.Speaking on the occasion, Majhi said, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi respects the Divyang and gives importance to their all-round development. The government also ensures the social security of the Divyang of the country and gives ...
Read More »Renowned tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain passes away
Mumbai: 15/1 2/24: Renowned tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain (73) succumbed to heart-related issues on Sunday, December 15. Hussain’s manager, Nirmala Bachani, said in a statement that the maestro was battling blood-pressure-related problems. Earlier, it was learned that Zakir Hussain had been admitted to a hospital in San Francisco after experiencing heart-related problems. Ustaad Zakir Hussain, the renowned tabla maestro, was ...
Read More »Odisha government’s Odisha Vision 2036 & 2047 initiative crossed a milestone
Bhubaneswar:15/12/24: The Odisha government’s Odisha Vision 2036 & 2047 initiative crossed a milestone as it received inputs from over 3 lakh citizens. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has thanked all contributors. “Thank you Odisha for coming forward with valued inputs for shaping Odisha’s future,” he said. Deputy Chief Ministers Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and Pravati Parida also expressed their sincere ...
Read More »Leadership of the country’s freedom has been developed from the forest itself:Dharmendra Pradhan
Sambalpur, Dec 15: Forests are the backbone of Odisha’s economy. The leadership of the country’s freedom has been developed from the forest itself. Forest gives us a balanced life. Odisha ranks second in the country in terms of forest coverage. Sambalpur is one of the most forest-rich regions of the state. Plans are afoot to increase forest coverage in the next ...
Read More »Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah attends the closing ceremony of Bastar Olympics
Jagdalpur:15/12/24: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah today attended the closing ceremony of the Bastar Olympics as the chief guest in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh. On this occasion, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, Deputy Chief Minister Shri Vijay Sharma, and several other dignitaries were present. In his address, Shri Amit Shah stated that the historic Bastar ...
Read More »CIL has Spent Rs.5579 Crores on CSR in 10 years, 31% Higher than Statutory Obligation
Kolkata :15/12/24: Celebrating a decade of India’s CSR Legislation and Coal India’s CSR institutionalization, the 3rd CIL CSR conclave began today in Kolkata. Inaugurating the Conclave, Dr. C V Ananda Bose, the Governor of West Bengal and the Chief Guest of the event, appreciated the CSR initiatives of Coal India Limited. Referring to the social commitment of CIL, Sh Bose ...
Read More »NCL Launches ‘CHARAK’- “Community Health: A Responsive Action for Koylanchal” in Singrauli
Newdelhi:15/12/24:Under the guidance of the Ministry of Coal, Singrauli-based Coal India arm Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) has rolled out ‘CHARAK’- “Community Health: A Responsive Action for Koylanchal”, an innovative health-centric CSR Initiative today. This project is aimed at providing free treatment for the patients suffering from identified Life-Threatening diseases belonging to Economically Weaker Sections of Singrauli region. Under ‘CHARAK’, NCL ...
Read More »Odia Filmmaker Akshay Parija’s Collaborate film with Australian Island Papua New Guinea ( PNG) to make “ Papa Buka”
Bhubaneswar:14/12/24: Renowned Film Producer Akshay Parija who has always given pathbreaking films in Odia, Bengali, Hindi, as well as Malayalam, released the news of his first International Collaboration film with the Australian Island Papua New Guinea ( PNG) to make “ Papa Buka”.Papa Buka marks the first-ever cinematic collaboration between Papua New Guinea and India. The film is helmed by ...
Read More »Odisha CM nnounced mega cement factory worth Rs 4,000 crore will be set up in Malkangiri
Malkangiri :14/12/24: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced that a cement factory worth Rs 4,000 crore will be set up in Malkangiri district, providing employment opportunities for about 2,000 educated youth in the district. During his visit to Malkangiri district, the Chief Minister held a review meeting at the Zilla Parishad Conference Hall to discuss various developmental projects. He directed officials ...
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