A Legacy in Organic Farming and Indigenous Crop Conservation Padma Shri Kamala Pujari passed away at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack due to a cardiac arrest. The hospital officials confirmed her death on Saturday, marking the end of an era for a woman whose work significantly impacted organic farming and the conservation of…
Odisha’s popular dessert, Rasagola, received a melodic tribute with the unveiling of the Rasagola Anthem. The event took place in the presence of Culture Minister Suryabanshi Suraj and renowned Odissi vocalist Padma Shri Shyamamani Devi. This anthem celebrates the beloved sweet treat and beautifully captures the divine tale of Lord Jagannath and Goddess Lakshmi’s celestial…
The BJP’s state executive committee meeting in Puri showcased the rich Odia language, culture, and identity. The two-day event, starting Friday, featured displays of Odia freedom fighters, heroes, and poets. Iconic symbols like the Konark Wheel and Neela Chakra of Puri adorned the dais. The event also highlighted Odisha’s glorious history, ancient temples, and famous…
For four nights at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, speakers attempted to rebrand Donald Trump. They aimed to portray him as a caring family man, changed by a near-assassination attempt at a rally. Trump seemed to embrace this effort as he accepted the party’s nomination. Shift in Tone Trump told the Washington Examiner that…
Infosys to hire 15,000-20,000 freshers in FY25 · Workforce reduced by 1,908 in Q1 · Infosys hit all-time high post Q1 results Infosys is planning to hire 15,000-20,000 freshers for the fiscal year 2025, according to Chief Financial Officer Jayesh Sanghrajka. During a press briefing announcing the company’s Q1 results, Sanghrajka stated that the hiring plans will…
Singapore High Commissioner to India Simon Wong extended a significant offer of support to Odisha, emphasizing collaboration on skill development and green energy initiatives. This gesture marks a deepening of bilateral relations between Singapore and the Indian state. Wong, accompanied by Cheong Ming Foong, Consul General of the Republic of Singapore, was the first foreign…
A global Microsoft outage is wreaking havoc across multiple sectors, affecting everything from airlines and supermarkets to banking operations. This outage underscores the critical dependency many industries have on Microsoft’s cloud services. If not resolved promptly, the consequences could be severe worldwide. Airlines in India In India, three major airlines — IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Akasa…
Budget Outlines · Overall Budget Size: Likely to be over Rs 3 lakh crore, reflecting a robust financial plan. · Previous Government’s Projection: Rs 2.5 lakh crore, showing a significant increase under the new administration. · Subhadra Yojana Provision: Between Rs 30,000 crore and Rs 40,000 crore, demonstrating a strong commitment to women’s financial empowerment. · Increased Paddy MSP:…
The upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament, starting next week, will see the introduction of six new bills. The list of bills was published in the Parliament bulletin issued by the Lok Sabha secretariat on Thursday evening. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to present the Union Budget on Tuesday, July 23. This session is crucial…
Air India’s non-stop flight from Delhi to San Francisco, carrying 225 passengers and 19 crew members, was diverted to Russia’s Krasnoyarsk International Airport (KJA) on Thursday. The diversion was due to a technical issue detected in the cargo hold area. The airline explained that the cockpit crew of flight AI183 took this precautionary measure after…
