Bhubaneswar: National Energy Conservation Day 2025 was celebrated on December 14 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, highlighting India’s commitment to energy efficiency and sustainable development. On the occasion, the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, felicitated the winners of the National Energy Conservation Awards and the National Painting Competition on Energy Conservation, recognising outstanding contributions…
Bhubaneswar: As India prepares to commemorate its 77th Republic Day in 2026, the Ministry of Defence, in partnership with My Bharat, has invited citizens across the country to take part in a series of national online contests and creative activities aimed at celebrating India’s constitutional legacy and democratic spirit. The initiatives are designed to ignite…
Bhubaneswar: Country Club Hospitality and Holidays Ltd., a leading lifestyle and leisure club, is proud to announce a series of strategic initiatives that will take the club to new heights. As part of its growth plan, Country Club is forging a strategic alliance to strengthen its market presence and expand its footprint via the franchise…
Bhubaneswar: National Energy Conservation Day 2025 was observed on December 14 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, underscoring India’s commitment to energy efficiency and sustainable development. The event was marked by the presentation of the National Energy Conservation Awards and prizes for the National Painting Competition on Energy Conservation. The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu,…
Bhubaneswar: The proposed VB-G Ram G Bill marks a significant departure from the structure of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), particularly in terms of funding responsibility, allocation norms and operational flexibility. The Bill introduces a cost-sharing model, replaces open-ended funding with a normative allocation system, and allows a pause in employment…
Bhubaneswar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday appointed Nitin Nabin (45) as its new National Working President, with the party’s Parliamentary Board taking the decision with immediate effect. One of the youngest leaders to be elevated to the party’s top organisational tier, Nabin’s appointment signals BJP’s continued emphasis on generational transition and organisational consolidation…
Bhubaneswar: Election Commission of India (ECI) officials on Tuesday said that more than 50 per cent of electors in West Bengal have submitted enumeration forms with progeny mapping, as part of the ongoing electoral roll verification exercise. However, the Commission has flagged major discrepancies in a significant number of these submissions. According to officials, the…
Bhubaneswar: In a major reform aimed at accelerating industrial growth and promoting entrepreneurship, the Odisha government has simplified land-use regulations for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and start-ups. Under the new provision, registered MSME and start-up units are now exempt from obtaining Change of Land Use (CLU) permission under the Odisha Land Reforms Act….
Bhubaneswar: The recent Deepam lighting row in Tamil Nadu has once again brought to the surface a long-simmering debate in Indian public life: where does secular governance end and where does the freedom to practise faith begin? The controversy, triggered by the state government’s decision to prevent Hindu devotees from lighting diyas or lamps in…
Bhubaneswar: Cinema has never been a neutral art form. From its earliest days, it has reflected power, politics, pain and patriotism. Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, arrives firmly within this tradition — unapologetic, provocative and deeply polarising. The fierce debate it has ignited says as much about the times we live in as it does…