In a significant move ahead of the forthcoming elections in Odisha, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has announced a slew of incentives for Self-Help Groups (SHGs) under the Mission Shakti program, including interest-free loans of up to Rs 10 lakh. The announcement was made during the inauguration of the Mission Shakti Bazaar in Bhubaneswar. Under this…
In a scathing rebuke, the Supreme Court of India has chastised Patanjali Ayurved, co-owned by yoga guru Ramdev, and the central government for disseminating misleading advertisements. Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Prashant Kumar Mishra, leading the bench, condemned the company’s dissemination of “false” and “misleading” claims about its medicines across electronic and print media, accusing the…
Vijaypal Singh Tomar, the BJP’s election in-charge for Odisha, has announced that at least two to three candidates from the state are likely to secure positions in the party’s list of 100 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Tomar revealed this information during his visit to Bhubaneswar, where he outlined plans for election strategies…
In the heart of Odisha’s Ganjam district, where tobacco addiction has entrenched itself deeply within the fabric of society, a beacon of change emerges in the form of Nirakar Bisoi, a dedicated school teacher on a mission to create a tobacco-free environment. As the scourge of tobacco addiction grips both urban and rural areas alike,…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has revealed the identities of the four distinguished astronauts chosen to embark on India’s ground-breaking Gaganyaan mission, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s space exploration endeavors. The announcement was made during the Prime Minister’s visit to the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The selected astronauts, Prashanth Balakrishnan Nair,…
In a candid disclosure, India’s External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, shed light on the suspension of visa services for Canadian citizens, unveiling the underlying reasons behind the unprecedented move. Addressing concerns over the safety and security of Indian diplomats, Jaishankar elucidated India’s expectations for concrete action against perpetrators involved in various attacks and threats against…
The world mourns the loss of legendary singer Pankaj Udhas, whose ethereal voice immortalized countless melodies. As tributes pour in for the ghazal maestro, his legacy transcends mere musical notes, delving into a captivating love story that mirrors the poetic fervour of his ballads. Pankaj Udhas, the mesmerizing voice behind timeless classics, bid farewell to…
A contentious political battle has ignited between the Congress and the BJP in Karnataka following the denial of entry to a United Kingdom professor scheduled to attend a state government-sponsored conference on the Constitution. The situation escalated as Karnataka Ministers accused the central government of infringing upon individual and state rights, while the BJP labeled…
Pankaj Udhas, the celebrated ghazal and playback singer, breathed his last at the age of 72 on Monday, February 26, 2024, succumbing to a prolonged illness. The music industry mourns the loss of this iconic figure whose mesmerizing voice enchanted audiences for decades. His demise occurred at 11 am in Mumbai, where he had been…
In a momentous virtual ceremony, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a staggering array of over 2,000 railway infrastructure projects and laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of 554 railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The event, conducted via video conferencing, marked a significant milestone in India’s infrastructure development efforts. The projects, valued…
