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Art in Motion brought together three Delhi artists Ashoka Sarkar, Rekha Jaggi and Shashi Kumar Paul each working from different perceptions of the world around them. While these artists utilized various materials and forms to represent their views on contemporary life, all three shared a commitment to the process of interacting with, interpreting, and creating from the experience of their surroundings. Through this dialog, they…

New Delhi, Dec 19: CBM India Trust, a leading not-for-profit organization committed to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities and other marginalized communities, was honored with the Best Aid for Sports Initiative of the Year award at the Indian Social Impact Awards 2025 for its Para Athletes Support Program, which focuses on strengthening access and support for athletes with disabilities across India. The Indian Social Impact Awards, organized…

Mumbai, Dec 19:-Vietjet has reaffirmed its commitment to cross-border innovation with the successful conclusion of the inaugural “Startup Flight” programme, a five-month startup acceleration initiative launched in partnership with Vietnam’s National Startup Support Centre and India’s Amity Innovation Incubator. The programme marks an important step toward deeper collaboration among enterprises, investors, and innovation communities in India and Vietnam, creating pathways for startups to expand regionally…

Gurugram, Dec 19:  A respected leader in India’s culinary and hospitality ecosystem, Chef Vivek Saggar received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Catch Tastepreneur Grand Event, hosted by AGSKI 360 (Anantaa GSK Innovations Pvt. Ltd.), at the School of Hotel and Tourism Management, SGT University campus, in Gurugram. The Tastepreneur Grand Event brought together culinary professionals, hospitality experts, educators, and F&B entrepreneurs to celebrate innovation, entrepreneurship, mentorship, and leadership within India’s evolving…

Kotpad, Dec, 19:  Antodaya Housing Fair was held in Kotpad block. The event aimed to provide information and assistance to rural families seeking affordable housing under government schemes. Officials guided the beneficiaries on eligibility, application procedures, and benefits of the Antodaya housing program. Local residents actively participated, and the fair served as a platform to address queries and promote awareness about better living facilities in the…

Bhubaneswar,  Dec, 19:  All eligible farmers are requested to complete their registration before the deadline to ensure they receive the benefits under the CM Kisan scheme. Incomplete or late registrations will not be accepted. Please contact your nearest Agriculture Office or visit the official CM Kisan portal for assistance and detailed information regarding the registration process.

Asural, Dec, 19:: A Block-level Children’s Festival and Constitutional Conference was organized on Wednesday at the Raipur Jaydurga High School campus in Dhamnagar Block by the Secondary School Teachers’ Association (OSTSA) In the first phase of the program, the meeting was presided over by Block Editor Hemanta Kumar Sutar, with participation from Panchayat Committee Chairperson Sharmistha Behera, former District President Ramakanta Parida, Editor Pradipta Kumar…

Kothar, Dec, 19:  A memorial meeting was held on Wednesday to mark the first death anniversary of the late health worker Ramamani Ray, a resident of Saañlpur near Dhushuri in Dhamnagar Block. Former Dhamnagar Block President Ashok Kumar Nayak, Dr. Sanjay Das, former Palasahi Panchayat Sarpanch Sushant Kumar Nayak, former committee member Ramesh Chandra Behera, Dhushuri Press Union President Santosh Das, editor Dipti Ranjan Nayak,…

Navrangpur. Dec, 19:  The District-Level Science and Children’s Scientific Exhibition 2025 was recently held at Navrangpur Municipal High School. The inaugural ceremony was graced by District Collector Dr. M. Maheshwar Sai as the chief guest, and other distinguished guests included District Chief Medical Officer Santosh Panda and Omkar Pattnayak, President of the District Education and Training Institution. Additional attendees were District Education Officer Prakash Chandra Mahalik,…

Koraput, Dec, 19:The state-level folk festival “Parab” in Koraput district will be inaugurated on Thursday, 18th December. For this occasion, the Parab grounds have been newly decorated. The five-day rural fair (Pallishree Mela) will be lively with various activities, including folk dances and cultural programs. First Day Highlights: The first day will feature colorful cultural performances, with the main attraction being Umakanth Barik. District Collector…

Nabarangpur, Dec, 19:Under the direction of Subrat Mahanti, Chairperson of the District Legal Services Authority, Nabarangpur, the Fourth National Lok Adalat 2025 was conducted at the District Court premises in Nabarangpur. During the event: The District Judge Subrat Mahanti resolved one Motor Accident Claim Tribunal (MACT) case, awarding compensation of ₹4,90,19,414. Family court judge Lillipata Pasayat resolved 13 family dispute cases, of which 3 long-pending…

Papadahandi , Dec, 19:The three-day MP Block-Level Sports Competition was inaugurated today at Jatabal High School, Ghugudipada Panchayat, Papadahandi Block. The event started with a ritual at Shree Shree Shiva Temple in Jatabal, followed by torch lighting and the ceremonial flag hoisting at the school’s sports ground. The guests of honor also lit the ceremonial lamp. The inauguration ceremony was graced by Member of Parliament…

Nirakarpur, Dec, 19: God has sent us to this earth with a great mission. Along with embracing spirituality and discipline as guiding principles in human life, we must also remain bound together in universal unity. For promoting universal unity and faith, Vachaspati Surama Padhi Prajapita Brahma Kumari Ishwarai attended as the chief guest at the Silver Jubilee celebrations of the Brahma Kumari University Service Center…

Nabarangpur, Dec, 19: The folk festival of Nabarangpur district, ‘Mandei’, has been inaugurated. The chief guest was State Minister for School and Mass Education, Scheduled Tribes & Scheduled Castes, Backward Classes and Social Security, Nityananda Gand, along with honored guests including Rajya Sabha MP Muna Khan, Dabugaon MLA Manohar Randhari, Nabarangpur MLA Gauri Shankar Majhi, Jharigaon MLA Narsingh Bhatara, and municipal head Kunu Nayak. The…

Nandapur, Dec, 19:  A meeting of the Nandapur Tourism Development Council was held on Wednesday at the block office campus of Nandapur in Koraput district. The meeting was chaired by B.D. Durga Prasad Dora. Present at the meeting were three vice presidents of the council – Gopal Krishna Beberta, Sheikh Gafur, Gopal Matam, MLA representative Kamesh Kamudi, editor Tushar Kant Mahanti, advisor Bhagwan Khara, forest…

Koraput, Dec, 19: In just five days, the national-level festival will begin. The district administration has reached the final stage of preparations. This time, the festival area has been expanded. The festival grounds cover approximately 2 lakh square feet. Arrangements have been made to accommodate over 1 lakh visitors, including all necessary facilities. More than 50 toilets have been set up. Last year, 356 stalls…