Bhubaneswar,17/01/2025: The Government of Odisha’s Energy Department has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bhubaneswar. This pioneering collaboration seeks to advance cutting-edge research and innovation in renewable energy technologies while bolstering workforce capabilities in the energy sector. The initiative aligns with Odisha’s vision of achieving sustainability and ...

Bhubaneswar:10/1/25:The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention (PBD), 2025 was held in partnership with the Government of Odisha in Bhubaneswar, from 8 to 10 January 2025. This was the first PBD to be held in Eastern India. This approach is in line with the Government of India’s focus on ‘Purvodaya’. Odisha has had historical maritime connections with South East Asia and ...

Bhubaneswar:10/1/25:External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized India’s commitment to women-led development and its integration into the country’s foreign policy. Speaking at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas panel titled “Nari Shakti: Celebrating Women’s Leadership and Influence,” he highlighted that women-led development has always been a part of India’s foreign policy. He stressed the importance of incorporating women into all aspects of society ...

Bhubaneswar:9/1/25:Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Bhubaneswar and welcomed the NRIs to Odisha, the land of Jagannath and Lingaraj. Shri Modi emphasized Odisha’s rich heritage, including its iconic sites like Konark and Dhauli, as well as cultural celebrations such as Bali Yatra. He noted that India is currently the fifth-largest economy and is on ...

Bhubaneswar:8/1/25:: The three-day 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention kicked off to a flying start at the Bhubaneswar Janata Maidan on Wednesday. The convention was inaugurated by Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Minister for External Affairs (MEA) S Jaishankar, and Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandavya who lighted the ceremonial lamp at the beginning of the inaugural ...

Newdelhi:6/1/25:Chairman and CEO of Microsoft, Satya Nadella met with Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Shri Modi expressed his happiness to know about Microsoft’s ambitious expansion and investment plans in India. Both have discussed various aspects of tech, innovation, and AI in the meeting. Responding to the X post of Satya Nadella about the meeting, Shri Modi said; ...

Newdelhi:4/1/25:President Droupadi Murmu will present the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman during the valedictory session of the upcoming Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention, as announced by the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday. This year’s awardees, who represent outstanding achievements within the diaspora across various fields, include Baroness Usha Kumari Prashar from the UK for her contributions to politics and Dr. Sharmila ...

Newdelhi: January 1, 2025 :The world welcomed 2025 with grandeur and festivities, as dazzling fireworks, cultural performances, and joyous gatherings marked the beginning of a new chapter. The New Year travels across different time zones, starting with Kiribati in the Pacific and ending in American Samoa. From Sydney to London, celebrations reflected hopes and aspirations for the year ahead. New ...

Bhubaneswar: 29/12/24:Aside from raising the financial aid for the Dhanu Yatra, the largest open-air theatre in the world, from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 1 crore, the Odisha government on Sunday sanctioned an additional Rs 50 lakh for the annual event organised in Bargarh. Informing about the government’s decision to the media in Bhubaneswar on Sunday, Culture Minister Surjyabanshi Suraj ...

Bhubaneswar:24/11/24: Extensive preparations are underway for the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) to be held in Odisha’s capital, Bhubaneswar, from January 8 to 10, 2024. Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mohapatra chaired a preparatory meeting today, attended by MLAs, Mayor Sulochana Das, and senior officials. Speaking to the media, Minister Mohapatra highlighted the significance of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, which ...