Poet Bichitrananda Panda Honoured with Banibhushan Award in Nandapur

Nandapur, Jan, 01:  Poet Bichitrananda Panda, who is serving as the Secretary of the Narayan Panda Smruti Sahitya Sansad operating in the Nandapur block area of Koraput district, has been felicitated with the Banibhushan Award. The honour was conferred by the literary institution during the second anniversary celebration of the Subasini Library, held at Gopal Nivas, Gopinathpur, Balugaon, in the presence of differently-abled literary enthusiast…

Children’s Science Exhibition Concludes at Government High School

Malkangiri, Jan, 01:  The two-day district-level Children’s Science Exhibition held at the Government High School concluded successfully. A total of 49 projects were exhibited during the event. Out of these, seven best projects were selected to participate in the state-level competition. The exhibition was organized under the chairmanship of Additional District Education Officer Manjulata Bhoi. The local MLA, Narsingh Madkami, attended the programme as the…

Annual Function of PM SHRI Government Nodal High School Celebrated with Grandeur

Malkangiri, Jan, 01:  The annual function of the PM SHRI Government Nodal High School was celebrated today with great enthusiasm and festivity on the school campus. The programme was inaugurated by the chief guest, Additional District Collector Somanath Pradhan, through the ceremonial lighting of the lamp. The event was conducted by Shri Bishnu Prasad Subuddhi. Shri Ashok Kumar Pattnaik (Head of Legal Defense Authority) attended…

Second Anniversary of Ganjam Suraksha Samiti Celebrated at Kalimela

Malkangiri, Jan, 01:   The second anniversary celebration of the Ganjam Suraksha Samiti was held with due enthusiasm at Kalimela in Malkangiri district. At the event, the President of Utkal Sahitya Samaj and noted social worker, Keshab Chandra Nayak, attended as the chief guest. Among the distinguished guests were Sudhir Swain, Narendra Pradhan, and E. Venkat Rao. The programme was conducted by Panigrahi, who introduced the…

Meeting and Get-together of Odisha State Non-Gazetted Employees Coordination Committee Held in Koraput

Jeypore:Jan, 01:  A meeting and friendly get-together of the Odisha State Non-Gazetted Employees Coordination Committee, Koraput District Branch, was held at Jeypore. On the call of Shri Shashibhusan Dash, President of the Odisha State Non-Gazetted Employees Coordination Committee, Koraput District Branch, more than 300 employees working in various departments participated in the programme. Initially, the state-level leaders and leaders from different districts were welcomed in…

Food Supplies Minister Krishna Chandra Patra Distributes Ration Cards in Kotia

Jeypore, Jan, 01:  Kotia is now in the focus of the state government. Ministers from various departments of the state government are visiting Kotia, holding discussions with the local tribal residents, and distributing benefits under different schemes. The Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister, Krishna Chandra Patra, visited Kotia and interacted with the local people. The minister was welcomed with traditional Koraputia Dhemsa dance. During…

Sunburn Festival 2025 Draws 40% Fans from Beyond Mumbai, Cementing Year-End Cultural Pull

Sunburn Festival 2025 reinforced its legacy as India’s ultimate year-end cultural pilgrimage with close to 40% fans journey from outside Mumbai Widely regarded as India’s final cultural crescendo to the calendar year, Sunburn Festival made its much-anticipated shift to Mumbai reinforcing its position as the country’s year-end cultural magnet. What began as a space for music lovers to celebrate the closing of the year has now evolved…

Competishun Launches Ultra-Affordable “Flash Test for Revision (FTR)” at INR 9 for JEE Main 2026 Aspirants

Competishun, a 2019 edtech startup offering IIT-JEE preparation through online and offline models, has now introduced the ‘Flash Test for Revision’ course, designed exclusively for the candidates appearing for the JEE Main 2026 exam. This program has already been made live, irrespective of whether a candidate is on a platform with Competishun or not. The students can join the revision test through the Competishun App…

Gaurav Garg, Lemonn Markets Desk, Shares Market Insights

India’s primary market in 2025 combined record-breaking activity with increasingly discerning investor behaviour, creating one of the most active yet rational IPO years in recent times. Mainboard listings rose to 106  raising INR 1.83 lakh crore, while the SME segment matched the momentum with 260 listings, raising INR 12,210 crore. Issuance Mix and Demand Patterns Automotive, consumer discretionary, and industrial companies led fundraising, supported by…

Strawberry Special Menu at Adarsh Sweets

Adarsh Sweets, a name synonymous with artisanal craftsmanship and authentic flavors, is proud to announce the launch of its highly anticipated seasonal menu: The Strawberry Special. This limited-edition collection marries the richness of traditional Indian milk sweets with the vibrant, tart profile of the season’s finest hand-picked strawberries. Leading the collection is the Strawberry Cloud, a dessert jar designed for the modern palate. This signature creation features decadent…

India’s homegrown Troop Messenger takes on global collaboration giants with AI features

New Delhi, India , Dec 30 : Troop Messenger, a highly secured Enterprise Internal Team messaging and collaboration platform, announces two new AI-driven features. The updates bring AI Smart Responses and Instant File Summaries into the platform, adding quick response assistance and instant document insights to everyday communication. These features are available across all platforms including Android App, IOS App, Desktop App and Web App.…

Nykaa Beauty Rewind 2025: What India Loved, Layered and Lived In

Mumbai, Dec 30: If beauty in 2025 had a headline, it would read: India flirted hard and swiped right on what worked. This wasnʼt a year of blind loyalty or long-term commitment. It was the year of curious, confident experimentation. Consumers chased what was viral, sampled what was trending, and moved fast, but only the products that truly delivered earned repeat screen time in their…

Airtel Launches Exclusive Cartoon Network Classics for Enhanced Entertainment

Pune, Dec 30:- Bharti Airtel, one of India’s leading telecommunications service providers, today announced the launch of the “Airtel Cartoon Network Classics” an exclusive value-added service available on Airtel Digital TV in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery. The new channel brings together some of the most iconic animated franchises from Cartoon Network, creating a dedicated destination for timeless storytelling and family-friendly entertainment. Airtel Cartoon Network Classics brings back…

Citara, Laloo Makers Express Interest in Developing Gujarat Film City at Laloo team Felicitation Event

Ahmedabad, Dec 30: Citara, a leading name in the entertainment and media industry, felicitated the makers of the Gujarati blockbuster Laloo at a special ceremony, congratulating the team on achieving the remarkable milestone of ₹100 crore at the box office. The film has shattered records across Citara’s cinema network. Citara is a cinema-themed entertainment destination designed primarily for India’s Tier 2, 3, and 4 cities,…

Shivoham Shiva Temple Welcomes Devotees for Divine New Year 2026 Celebrations

Bengaluru, Dec 30:- As the world prepares to bid farewell to 2025 in grand celebration and welcome the promise of a new year, the iconic Shivoham Shiva Temple in Bengaluru warmly invites devotees and spiritual seekers to mark this transition in a soulful way. Devotees can join the Jeevan Sangeet Sandhya on the evening of Wednesday, December 31, 2025, from 10:45 PM to midnight, welcome…

Anil Agarwal Urges Boost in Copper and Gold Self-Sufficiency

Anil Agarwal, Chairman of Vedanta Ltd., has stressed the urgent need to scale up India’s mineral production by increasing output from existing mining assets, particularly in copper and gold. “If the world wants to ramp up mineral production in the short term, there is only one way: maximise output from existing assets. New projects take 5 to 10 years to deliver,” Mr. Agarwal said in…

“Chandni Raate” song from the Bengali film Bhanupriya Bhooter Hotel sets the year-end mood

Bengali audiences are in for a musical treat as the highly anticipated track “Chandni Raate” from the film Bhanupriya Bhooter Hotel releases today. A perfect blend of romance and energy, the song features a fun, playful narrative paired with a foot-tapping groove and an irresistibly catchy hook line that will have listeners humming along instantly. Sung by the talented Arnab Dutta, Saptak Bhattacharjee and Shrestha…

Freyr Energy Launches India’s First Intelligent Self-Cleaning Solar Technology and Advanced Hybrid Systems

Dec 30: Freyr Energy, India’s leading residential solar solutions providers, announced the launch of India’s first intelligent self-cleaning solar systems and next-generation hybrid solar solutions. These new offerings solve two of the biggest problems faced by home solar users—dust on solar panels and frequent power cuts. Dust can reduce solar power generation by up to 30% if panels are not cleaned regularly. The company’s groundbreaking…

Jyotsna Receives Prime Minister’s National Child Award

Paralakhemundi, Dec, 30: Jyotsna Shabar, a 17-year-old tribal girl from Pekat village, under Marlaba Panchayat, Rayagada block, Gajapati district, has been honored with the Prime Minister’s National Child Award. The award ceremony was held on Friday at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, where she was felicitated by President Draupadi Murmu in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This year, only 21 children from across the…

Kuni Rajgond and Baikuntha Bhatra Bring Pride to the District at 71st State Athletics Meet 2025

Nabarangpur, Dec, 30: On the first day of the 71st State Athletics Meet – 2025, organized under the auspices of the State Sports Association at Barabati, Cuttack, athletes from Nabarangpur district won a total of five medals, bringing pride to the district. In the under-16 girls’ category javelin throw, Kuni Rajgond won the gold medal. In the under-14 boys’ triathlon, Baikuntha Bhatra won the gold…

Veer Bal Diwas Observed in Nabarangpur

Nabarangpur:Dec, 30: The District Social Welfare Department organized a program at the District Collector’s Conference Hall, Ashok Meheta, to observe Veer Bal Diwas. During the event, District Social Welfare Officer Draupadi Kahar welcomed everyone and provided detailed information about the observance of Veer Bal Diwas. The chief guest, Additional District Collector (General) Tapan Kumar Khutia, emphasized the sacrifice, courage, and patriotism of young heroes and urged…