Kotpad: There’s a saying among us Odias — “Baramāsare Tera Parba” — meaning “thirteen festivals in twelve months.” Among all the Hindu festivals, Raja stands out as a mass festival, especially dedicated to young unmarried girls. This three-day celebration is observed with great joy and significance by girls. On the first day, Pahili Raja is celebrated; the second day marks Raja Sankranti, and on the…
Kotpad Notified Area Council Sees Entire Ward Tour by “Vikas Rath” for Public Outreach
Kotpad: Under the initiative of the Kotpad Notified Area Council, the Vikas Vahan Rath (Development Chariot) program, which began recently, has completed its journey across all wards—from Ward No. 1 to Ward No. 13. The Rath travelled through public squares and visited households, spreading awareness about various government schemes and development works. The event was conducted under the leadership of Executive Officer Kamalesh Mahant, Council…
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi Clears Rs1.51 Lakh Cr for 8 Mega Projects, Promises 60,000+ Jobs
Bhubaneswar: On the occasion of the completion of the Mohan government’s first year in office, a major decision has been made to accelerate industrialization in the state. Projects worth ₹1.51 lakh crore have received approval. In a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, the High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) approved eight major projects. These industrial ventures are expected to generate employment for more than…
PK Mishra Reviews Gujarat’s Infrastructure Boom: Focus on Smart Cities, Expressways & Semicon Plans
New Delhi: Dr. P.K. Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, conducted a high-level review and evaluation of major infrastructure projects today in Ratan Dholera and Lethal in Gujarat. These projects are aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for industrial and economic development. Dr. Mishra inspected the under-construction Ahmedabad–Dholera Greenfield Expressway, being implemented by NHAI (National Highways Authority of India). He also reviewed the…
Dharmendra Pradhan Unveils New ICPR Logo, Calls for AI-Driven Revival of Indian Knowledge Systems
Bhubaneswar,: India’s knowledge tradition is ancient and rich. We should not view it merely as an object of worship or pride, but analyze it in the context of current challenges and future developments using AI modeling, said Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan during the unveiling of the new logo of ICPR (Indian Council of Philosophical Research) in New Delhi. During the event, Mr. Pradhan also…
India Launches Feasibility Study for 113‑km Canal to Transfer Indus Surplus to Punjab, Haryana & Rajasthan
New Delhi: A mega project has been launched for the Indus River. A 113-kilometer-long canal will be constructed to divert excess water from the river to other regions. Studies for this project have already begun, and experts have visited the river basin for inspection. According to the plan, excess water from the Indus River will be diverted via canal to Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan, where…
PM Modi Conferred Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III by Cyprus President
Nicosia: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Monday conferred with Cyprus’ highest civilian award, the “Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III”, by the government of Cyprus. 21st International Honour for Modi After his visit to Cyprus, PM Modi proceeded to Canada and is scheduled to attend the G7 Summit. The award was presented to him at a grand ceremony held at the Presidential…
Woman Dragged into River by Saltwater Crocodile in Kendrapara’s Bhitarkanika Region
Kendrapara A woman from Taanladia village under Kolidiha Panchayat in Ali block, Kendrapara district, was dragged away by a crocodile today while she was washing clothes in a local stream. Despite search operations by villagers and fire department personnel, the woman could not be rescued. Reportedly, she had first kept her washed clothes in a container and then stepped into the stream to rinse them.…
Women’s ODI World Cup Schedule Released: India to Face Pakistan on October 5
Dubai: The match schedule for the upcoming Women’s One Day International (ODI) World Cup has been officially announced. The tournament will begin on September 30 and the final will be held on November 2. Host nation India will play the opening match against Sri Lanka at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Key Highlights: Opening match: India vs Sri Lanka – September 30 in Bengaluru Much-anticipated…
Nationwide Census to Begin in October 2026
New Delhi: Today, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs issued a notification regarding the nationwide Census. The exercise will be conducted in two phases. According to the issued notification, the first phase of the Census will begin from October 1, 2026, covering four hilly states and Union Territories — Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh. Due to the snowfall in these areas, an…