Bhubaneswar: Actor Kangana Ranaut has extended support to Deepika Padukone amid the ongoing debate over regulated working hours in the film industry. Commenting on the discussion around 8-hour shifts, Kangana said Deepika has “earned that place” after years of hard work and success, asserting that top actors have the right to define their working conditions….
Bhubaneswar: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Wednesday welcomed the passage of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, describing it as a long-awaited and appropriate step toward enhancing women’s representation in legislative bodies. Addressing the media in Lucknow, Mayawati said that despite the delay in implementation, her party supports the provision of 33% reservation for…
Bhubaneswar: : Shazia Ilmi on Tuesday termed the passage of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam a “historic and revolutionary” step, stating that it will ensure one-third representation for women in legislative bodies across the country. Addressing the media, the BJP leader said that for nearly three decades, the proposed legislation faced repeated delays despite being…
Bhubaneswar: India’s landmark legislation, the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, guarantees 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies, marking a significant step toward enhancing women’s political representation. The implementation of the law, however, is contingent upon the completion of the next national census and the subsequent delimitation exercise. Government officials have…
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently emphasized the role of women as a central pillar in building a developed India, with a series of flagship initiatives aimed at strengthening financial inclusion, education, and entrepreneurship among women. Schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana, and Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana have significantly…
Bhubaneswar: Murshidabad district of West Bengal identified as one of India’s high-priority districts – continues to face significant public health challenges. These include high prevalence of malnutrition, elevated neonatal and infant mortality rates, early marriages, low levels of institutional delivery, a rising burden of hypertension and cardiovascular diseases and high prevalence of tobacco use, respiratory…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of India has officially launched the first phase of Census 2027, introducing a major digital reform through a Self-Enumeration portal that allows citizens to submit their details online. The initiative, rolled out under the supervision of the Ministry of Home Affairs, marks the beginning of the Houselisting and Housing Census, with select…
Bhubaneswar: Times Prime, India’s premium lifestyle membership platform, is celebrating its members this Valentine season with the second edition of Love All Members Fest, a 10-day member-first celebration running from February 6 to February 15. The fest brings together exclusive offers, new brand partnerships, and curated experiences across gifting, entertainment, beauty, wellness, and lifestyle categories….
Bhubaneswar: The Fit India Carnival 2026 will be organised in Puri from March 15 to 17, bringing together sports enthusiasts, fitness advocates and families for a three-day celebration of health and active living. The event is being jointly organised by the Sports Authority of India and the Odisha Sports and Youth Services Department under the…
Bhubaneswar: The National Commission for Women (NCW) has announced that it will organise a nationwide Mahila Jan Sunwai starting March 8, 2026, aimed at hearing women’s grievances and ensuring prompt redressal. The initiative will be conducted as part of the Commission’s flagship outreach programme “Rashtriya Mahila Aayog Aapke Dwaar.” The programme is designed to bring…