Bhubaneswar, Jan, 15: Priyanka Gandhi will visit Odisha next March Information shared by OPCC President Bhakta Charan Das She will address a large women’s convention in the state The Congress party will organize women’s conventions in 10 districts of the state
Nico Park to Get a Complete Makeover, Announces Minister
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 15: Bhubaneswar’s Nico Park to under go redevelopment Information shared by Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra A total of Rs 600 crore will be spent in three phases,Rs 200 crore in each phase Along with children’s amusement facilities, a market complex and a food park will also be constructed
Tehsil Employee Seriously Injured in Bike Accident at Chandahandi
Chandahandi, Jan, 15: Shatrughan Das, a Class-IV employee working at the Chandahandi Tehsil Office, was injured in a bike accident this morning while he was on his way from his native village Motigaon to the Chandahandi Tehsil. At the Bank of Baroda Square, a motorcycle coming from the opposite direction collided with him, as a result of which he sustained a serious injury to his…
Runamuda Installed on Shikhara of Kudumulugumma Thakurani Temple
Kudumulugumma, Jan, 15: The Runamuda installation ceremony was held at the shikhara (spire) of the village deity, Goddess Thakurani Temple, located at Kudumulugumma. Under the priesthood of chief priests Abhishek Satapathy and Ramesh Chandra Rath, women of the village carried water pots on their heads in a ceremonial procession, collected water from a nearby river, and installed the sacred water in the temple Thereafter, the…
Joint Grievance Hearing Held at Dhuliput in Malkangiri District
Malkangiri, Jan, 15: A joint grievance redressal camp was organized on Monday by the district administration at Dhuliput Gram Panchayat under Chitrakonda Block. Acting on the directions of District Collector Somesh Kumar Upadhyay, the camp was held in the presence of Additional District Magistrate (Administration) Somanath Pradhan, Chief Development Officer-cum-Executive Officer Naresh Chandra Shabar, Chitrakonda BDO Pritam Kumar, and SDPO Pradosh Pradhan. A total of…
V-Guard’s In-House Manufactured Induction Cooktop Becomes India’s First to Earn 5-Star BEE Rating
V-Guard Industries Limited, India’s leading consumer electrical and electronics brand, has achieved a landmark milestone with its Induction Cooktop Model VIC06V1 becoming India’s first induction cooktop to receive a 5-Star energy efficiency rating from the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE). The recognition underscores V-Guard’s commitment to energy-efficient innovation, in-house manufacturing excellence, and uncompromising quality standards. The VIC06V1 induction cooktop is designed and manufactured at V-Guard’s state-of-the-art Perundurai facility,…
Step Into the Upside Down: Samsung and Netflix Offer Exclusive ‘Stranger Things’ Theme for Galaxy
As the door closes on “Stranger Things,” Samsung Electronics and Netflix are giving fans a chance to celebrate the final season of the iconic show that has shaped pop culture for nearly a decade. Starting Jan. 12, Samsung Galaxy users in 186 countries can download an exclusive “Stranger Things” theme and wallpapers via Galaxy Store — available at no additional cost for a limited time to those who download or launch the…
PHDCCI Women Entrepreneurs Share Key Inputs at Haryana Vision 2047 Meet
Women Entrepreneurs of PHDCCI Present Visionary Recommendations at Haryana Pre-Budget Consultation on “Haryana Vision 2047” Gurugram, Jan 13: Chief Minister of Haryana, Shri Nayab Singh Saini ji, invited women entrepreneurs to participate in the Pre-Budget Consultation Session on “Haryana Vision 2047”, held in Gurugram on 12 January 2026. The consultation aimed at incorporating stakeholder inputs to shape an inclusive, future-ready, and sustainable economic roadmap for the…
Zee 24 Ghanta launches ‘24 Ghanta Dekhun Prize Jitun’ with daily and weekly rewards
Zee 24 Ghanta has announced the launch of its new viewer engagement contest, ‘24 Ghanta Dekhun Prize Jitun’ (Watch 24 Ghanta & Win Prizes), beginning today. The initiative has been designed to recognise and reward viewers who stay connected with the channel’s daily news coverage. With audiences increasingly engaging with news across multiple touchpoints, 24 Ghanta Dekhun Prize Jitun adds an interactive layer to regular news viewing, encouraging…
Riders Music Festival 2026 Unveils Eclectic Lineup Featuring Papon, Nucleya, Seedhe Maut & More
New Delhi, Jan 13: 93.5 Red FM has announced the artist lineup for the fourth edition of Riders Music Festival (RMF) 2026, scheduled to take place on 21–22 February 2026 at The Great India Place (GIP), Noida. Positioned at the intersection of music, motorcycling, and youth culture, the two-day festival continues to grow as one of North India’s most distinctive community-driven cultural experiences. Celebrating the vibrant intersection…
Hyatt Place Butwal Marks Entry into the City’s Hospitality Market, Ushering in a New Era of Premium Hospitality in Western Nepal
Nepal, Jan 13: Marking a milestone for Western Nepal’s hospitality sector, Hyatt Place Butwal has officially entered the market as Butwal’s first internationally branded five-star hotel. The launch underscores the city’s rapid transformation into a key economic, industrial, and tourism hub, bringing global hospitality standards to a region poised for accelerated growth. The hotel has already made a strong impact on Butwal’s evolving social and…
Diebold Nixdorf Elevates Jaivinder Singh Gill to Strengthen Regional Leadership
Diebold Nixdorf Strengthens Regional Leadership to Accelerate Growth, Elevates Jaivinder Singh Gill Mumbai, India, Jan 13: Diebold Nixdorf, a world leader in transforming the way people bank and shop, has strengthened its regional leadership with the promotion of Mr. Jaivinder Singh Gill to Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Banking & Retail, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (APMEA), and the appointment of Mr. Sandeep Sethi as Managing Director, India. The leadership changes are…
Swiggy Announces Winners of Inaugural ‘Food for Thought Challenge’
Swiggy Announces Winners of the Inaugural Edition of ‘Food for Thought Challenge’ – Reinforces Commitment to Student Innovation Bengaluru, Jan 13: Swiggy (Swiggy Ltd, NSE: SWIGGY / BSE: 544285), India’s pioneering on-demand convenience platform, today announced the winners of the inaugural edition of Food For Thought Challenge (FFTC) – its flagship case study competition. The Food for Thought Challenge (FFTC) gave the opportunity to thousands of students across…
EaseMyTrip Announces ‘Republic Day Travel Sale’ with Big Savings Deals on Flights, Hotels, Buses, Cabs, and Holiday Packages
New Delhi, Jan 13: EaseMyTrip, one of India’s leading online travel platforms, has announced the launch of its ‘Republic Day Travel Sale’, offering travelers attractive deals to plan their upcoming journeys during the Republic Day period and the early months of the year. The campaign, live from 13th to 17th January 2026, is designed to encourage travel across the country and beyond, combining value-driven pricing with…
Himalaya BabyCare Launches New Campaign Promising Worry-Free Care for Baby’s First Winter
Hyderabad, Jan 13: Himalaya BabyCare, India’s leading baby care brand loved by babies and trusted by parents, has unveiled a heartwarming new campaign that captures a mother’s instinctive concern during her baby’s first winter. Set against the cold and dry air of winter, the film captures a tender moment of parents protecting their baby’s soft cheeks and skin. The DVC opens with a mother voicing…
Z Partners with Kabaddi Champions League Haryana to Launch ‘Mitti Ka Khel’ Across Zee5 & TV
‘Z’ Partners with Kabaddi Champions League Haryana to Bring ‘Mitti Ka Khel’ to Millions; Inaugural Season to Telecast Live across Zee 5 & Linear Channels Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (‘Z’), India’s leading media and entertainment company, today announced a landmark partnership with the Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) Haryana to bring the high-octane action of professional kabaddi to viewers nationwide. Officially sanctioned by the Amateur Kabaddi…
The Great Indian Kitchen Transition: How “Quick & Easy” is Costing Our Health
Over the past two decades, the Indian kitchen has quietly transformed. The whistle of the pressure cooker and the aroma of hand-ground spices are increasingly drowned out by the crinkle of plastic packets. From “healthy” breakfast cereals to ready-to-heat parathas, ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have shifted from occasional treats to daily staples. Health experts warn that this isn’t just a shift in taste—it’s a silent rewriting…
Honeywell Launches AI-Powered Smart Shopping Platform with Google Cloud for Personalized In-Store Experience
Honeywell (Nasdaq: HON) today unveiled its AI-enabled Smart Shopping Platform, developed in collaboration with Google Cloud and 66degrees, designed to revolutionize the in-store retail experience. Leveraging Google’s Gemini and Vertex AI technologies, the platform brings digitally enhanced personalization, product guidance, and navigation to physical retail stores. The solution allows shoppers to effortlessly locate products, compare options, and discover relevant alternatives when items are unavailable—making in-store…
Prestigious SKOCH Award Conferred on Genesys’ Digital Twin Implementation in Varanasi
Mumbai, India, Jan 13: Genesys International Corporation Ltd. announced that the Varanasi Smart City 3D Digital Twin, implemented by Genesys International for Varanasi Smart City Limited (VSCL), has been conferred the SKOCH Award (Gold) 2025 in the Urban Development category. The award recognises the Design, Development, and Deployment of the 3D Urban Spatial Model, evaluated under the e-Governance stream. The SKOCH Award follows a structured, multi-stage evaluation process…
Tourism India Alliance Successfully Concludes TEX 2026 in Odisha, Spotlighting India’s Emerging and Unique Destinations
Gopalpur-on-Sea, Odisha, Jan 13: Tourism India Alliance (TIA) successfully concluded the 2026 edition of its flagship Tourism Exchange (TEX 2026), held from January 8 to 10 at the Mayfair Palm Beach Resort & Spa, Gopalpur-on-Sea, Odisha. The three-day event brought together over 300 delegates and more than 30 exhibitors from across India and overseas, reinforcing TEX’s position as one of the country’s most comprehensive and…
Bank of Baroda Receives Five Awards at IBA’s 21st Annual Banking Technology Awards 2025
Mumbai, Jan 13: Bank of Baroda (Bank), one of India’s leading public sector banks, has been recognised for its leadership in technology and innovation at the prestigious Indian Banks’ Association’s (IBA) 21st Annual Banking Technology Awards 2024-25, winning honours across five award categories among Large Banks, including four wins and one Special Mention. Bank of Baroda was adjudged the Winner in four categories – Best AI & ML Adoption, Best…