President Droupadi Murmu Confers Padma Awards on 71 Distinguished Personalities at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Delhi President Droupadi Murmu, in the evening at Rashtrapati Bhavan, honored 71 distinguished individuals with the Padma Awards. Notably among them were: Odisha’s sculptor Adwaita Charan Gadnayak, eminent neurosurgeon Dr. Ashok Kumar Mohapatra, and renowned Odissi dance guru Durga Charan Ranbir, who received this prestigious recognition.

Sugarcane Crusher Machine Catches Fire Due to Short Circuit in Koshagumuda

Koshagumuda: Due to a short circuit, the sugarcane crusher machine belonging to farmer Ganesh Mali of Kondapuri village in Koshagumuda block was completely destroyed in a fire. Along with the machine, a thatched shed used for making jaggery and a storage cot were also gutted. The fire reportedly started from a short circuit in the nearby 11 kV electric wire near his sugarcane field. As…

Odisha Nila Utkal Kalyan Teachers and Education Inspectors’ Association Convenes Key Meeting

Baliguda The Executive Committee meeting of the Odisha Nila Utkal Kalyan Teachers and Education Inspectors’ Association, Kandhamal District Branch, was held at Baliguda. The event began with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by the association’s president, Surath Chandra Muni, in front of a photograph of Lord Ganesha. Senior teacher Umesh Chandra Behera conducted the meeting. It commenced with a moment of silence in memory…

Newly Appointed Junior Teachers Participate in Get-Together and District Committee Election

Baliguda: A get-together and district-level committee election program was held at the premises of Shiksha Niketan Institute in Baliguda, Kandhamal district, for newly appointed junior teachers of the district. All the newly appointed junior teachers attended the event, which featured a general meeting and a friendly gathering. During the meeting, discussions were held on submitting a memorandum to the government demanding the removal of the…

Deputy Collector Holds Public Grievance Hearing in K. Nuagaon Block

K. Nuagaon: A joint public grievance hearing camp was organized today at the K. Nuagaon Block Conference Hall in Kandhamal district. In the absence of the District Collector, Dr. Reena Pradhan, the Deputy Collector of Baliguda, conducted the hearing. She received 74 complaints—both individual and group-related—and directed various departmental officials for necessary actions and resolutions. Out of the total, 66 were individual grievances, and 8…

Nationwide Outrage Over Pahalgam Killings Sparks Mass Protests

Nabarangpur: Various Hindu organizations from Dabugaon in the district observed a 12-hour market shutdown in protest against the brutal killing of Hindus by Islamic terrorists in Pahalgam, Kashmir. A rally was organized starting from the Tarini Temple Square in Dabugaon, marching across the town. In Pahalgam, Islamic terrorists reportedly asked about the religion of tourists and then opened fire, killing them. While the tourists were…

Sanjeevini Group’s Umesh Gowda Highlights Bengaluru’s Home Delivery Surge; Varthur and Gunjur Emerge as Key Hotspots

Bengaluru-based real estate developer Sanjeevini Group Chairman and Founder, Umesh Gowda H.A: With over 80k homes being delivered in the last two financial years in Bengaluru shows the growing focus of city developers on construction and delivery. Game-changing reforms like RERA and SWAMIH fund have accelerated the delivery of homes amidst soaring demand from growing corporate presence and employment. Micro-markets in the periphery like Varthur…

Endiya Partners and Gopichand Launch ‘Game On!’ for Startup Wellbeing

Bengaluru, India | 30 April 2025 – Endiya Partners, in collaboration with the Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy, has announced Game On!, a first-of-its-kind sports tournament built to promote wellbeing, resilience, and leadership within India’s startup ecosystem. The tournament will debut in Bengaluru on 6–7 June 2025 and will feature Badminton, Table Tennis, and Box Cricket. With HSBC Bank as event partner, the initiative invites participation…

Nation’s Progress Depends on Collective Effort: Shobha Karandlaje

Noida. Confederation of Women Entrepreneurs of India (Covey) organized Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) workshop and Micro , Small and Medium Enterprises ( MSME) seminar during this program organized at Gaur Sarovar Portico on Tuesday. During the program, Union Minister of State for MSME Shobha Karandlaje as chief guest , SME Joint Secretary Mercy Ipao , CGTMSE CEO Manish Sinha , and Covey India National Board Member Meetu Puri , Covey India Uttar Pradesh Chapter member…

ZS Releases 2024 India Social Responsibility Report

New Delhi, 30 April 2025: ZS, a global management consulting and technology firm, has released its India social responsibility report for 2024. The report highlights the impact of its initiatives on 85,655 beneficiaries through social programs and strategic partnerships with nonprofit organizations. With a donation of INR 9.3 crores in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, ZS collaborated with 20 nonprofit partners to address critical societal challenges…