Delhi, Dec, 19: The central government has decided to conduct the census in two phases.A budget of Rs 11,718 crore has been approved for the census. House-to-house enumeration will begin from April 2026. For the first time, a digital census will be conducted, where data will be collected through a mobile application. This application will be available in Hindi, English, and regional language
District-Level Observance of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Held
Nabarangpur:Dec, 19: The 16-day campaign to prevent gender-based violence and the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women were observed at the district headquarters of Nabarangpur on Wednesday. This year, the campaign focused on “Uniting to End Digital Violence Against Women and Girls”. It was inaugurated on November 25 at the Dabugaon Mission Shakti Bhawan by the District Collector. The district-level celebration and…
Woman Cadet Heera Scales Goriechen Peak, Brings Glory to the State
Jaipur, Dec 19: Woman cadet Heera Shisha has successfully climbed the Goriechen peak in the Himalayan mountain range. The peak rises approximately 21,000 feet above sea level. Heera, a second-year student of the English Department at Bikramdev University and a cadet of the 2nd Odisha NCC Battalion, has made her university proud. She qualified for the climb of the 7,000-meter-high peak through rigorous training. After…
Nabarangpur District-Level Cultural Folk Festival “Mandei 2025” Inaugurated
Nabarangpur, Dec 19: Like every year, the District-Level Cultural Folk Festival “Mandei 2025” is being celebrated this year as well with great grandeur and enthusiasm in Nabarangpur district. The festival aims to preserve, promote, and showcase local talent through art and culture. Before the commencement of the festival, Nabarangpur District Collector and Chairman of the District Cultural Council, Dr. Maheshwar Sai, along with Cabinet Minister…
Ramesh Palaka Appointed as District President of Congress Scheduled Caste Community
Muniguda, Dec 19: Former senior Congress leader Ramesh Palaka from the Muniguda area of the Bisam Katak Assembly constituency has been appointed as the District President of the Scheduled Caste Community of the Congress Party in Rayagada district. Ramesh Palaka has been associated with the Indian National Congress for many years and has been carrying out his responsibilities sincerely and efficiently. In recognition of his…
Automotive Telematics: The Game-Changer Driving the Future of Transportation
Dec 19: In 2025, automotive telematics is more than just a buzzword it’s transforming how we drive, design vehicles, and manage fleets. Whether you’re behind the wheel of a car or overseeing an entire fleet of delivery vehicles, telematics is reshaping everything from safety features to how we monitor and manage vehicles. The telematics industry is experiencing rapid growth, emerging as one of the most…
IGNOU Induction Programme Organized at Rayagada Autonomous College
Rayagada, Dec, 19: On the occasion of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Rayagada Autonomous College, an Induction and Orientation Programme for newly admitted students was organized by IGNOU. The programme was conducted under the guidance of Dr. Saraswati Ray, Coordinator of the IGNOU Study Centre, who managed the event and briefed the new learners about the various academic programmes offered by IGNOU. The Controller of…
Mandei Theatre Festival Opens with ‘Titili’ on Inaugural Evening
Nabarangpur, Dec, 19: On the occasion of the Mandei Festival, the district administration inaugurated a theatre festival at the local Town Hall today. Prior to the inauguration, artists offered prayers at the Maa Bhandargharani Temple. From there, they proceeded in a colorful procession, dressed in traditional attire, and reached the Town Hall. The formal inaugural ceremony was attended by Additional District Collector Tapan Kumar Khuntia…
State School Netball Championship Begins, Highlighting Role of Sports in Overall Development
Ranpur, Dec 19: The State School Group Netball Championship was inaugurated in a grand and colorful ceremony at Ranpur in Nayagarh district. The sports festival was held under the chairmanship of District Education Officer Nityaranjan Pandey. Odisha Legislative Assembly Speaker and Ranpur MLA, Smt. Surama Padhy, attended the event as the chief guest and formally inaugurated the championship by lighting the ceremonial lamp. Speaking on…
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Pays Floral Tributes to Eminent Leaders at Brahmapur
Brahmapur, Dec, 19: At Brahmapur, Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi offered floral tributes at the statues of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, freedom fighter Mohan Nayak, and social worker Shibaram Mahapatra.
Tiger Census Conducted in Koraput District
Koraput, Dec, 19: Tiger census has begun in the Koraput range. The tiger census will continue until the 21st. Tiger census is being conducted in ten areas.
Dragon Fruit Cultivation to Bring Long-Term Benefits to Farmers
Nandapur, Dec 19 : With limited profits from traditional farming, farmers are now showing interest in cultivating high-value crops to secure long-term income. To support this shift, the Agriculture and Horticulture Departments of the government, along with various voluntary organizations, are encouraging farmers to adopt organic methods for cultivating commercially profitable crops. Cultivation of dragon fruit on upland and hilly land has now emerged as…
District-Level Science and Child Scientist Exhibition Organized in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur, Dec, 19: The District-Level Science and Child Scientist Exhibition–2025 was successfully organized at Nabarangpur Municipal High School. At the inaugural ceremony, District Collector Dr. M. Maheshwar Sai attended as the chief guest, while Chief District Medical Officer Santosh Panda and Principal of the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Omkar Pattnaik, attended as guests of honor. Among others present were Additional District Education Officer…
Sundaram Finance showcases commitment to infrastructure growth at Excon 2025
Dec 18:Sundaram Finance marked its strong presence at Excon 2025, South Asia’s largest construction equipment exhibition, held from December 9 to 13, 2025, at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), under the theme “Empowering Those Who Build India.” The stall was inaugurated by Mr. Deepak Shetty, Managing Director of JCB, symbolising the industry’s collective commitment to driving India’s infrastructure growth. Excon 2025, a five-day event…
2.Oh!’s ‘X-Mas Glam’ combo sprinkles festive cheer
There’s something special about decorating your hair in the colours of Christmas every season. Your hair needs to keep up with the demands of festive cheer that keep your social calendars packed with late-night celebrations, end-of-year soirées, Christmas-themed parties and gatherings. To ensure that you ‘sleigh’ at every season’s get-together and set new trends, 2.Oh!, a science-backed hair products company, has unveiled its especially curated…
Rangamilana The Bharatanatyam Rangapravesham of Saachi Varun
Bengaluru, Dec 18:- Natyanjali School of Dance proudly presents “Rangamilana,” the Bharatanatyam Rangapravesham of Ms. Saachi Varun, a communication designer and dedicated disciple of Guru Acharya Ashok Kumar. The performance will take place on Saturday, 20 December, at 6:00 PM, at the Dr. Premachandra Sagar Auditorium, Kumaraswamy Layout, adjacent to Dayananda Sagar College, Bengaluru. The evening will be graced by an esteemed panel of dignitaries,…
KSH Group Earns Great Place To Work Certification, Reinforcing 50 Year People-First Culture
Pune, Dec 18: KSH Group, a diversified business group with a strong presence in the supply chain and logistics sector, has been awarded the prestigious Great Place To Work Certification in India. The certification covers all three of the Group’s core logistics entities KSH Integrated Logistics, KSH DistriParks, and KSH INFRA reinforcing its long-standing commitment to people, culture, and excellence. Issued by Great Place To…
Nissan Teases 7-Seater B-MPV GRAVITE, Eyes 2026 India Comeback
Gurugram, Dec 18: Nissan’s all-new game-changing seven-seater B-MPV will be called GRAVITE and will be launched in early 2026. It is the first product to be rolled out under the brand’s refreshed and strategically curated line-up for India. Purpose-built for modern Indian families, the GRAVITE delivers exceptional versatility and modularity, redefining convenience for value-conscious households while accelerating the expansion of Nissan’s revitalized product portfolio. Announced…
The New Diamond Code: Why Brides Are Choosing ANOR for Premium Grown Diamond Jewellery
A major shift is underway in the bridal jewellery market. As consumer awareness grows and priorities evolve, a new pattern is emerging: modern brides are increasingly gravitating toward premium grown diamonds and at the centre of this shift is ANOR, with a registered trademark on its Premium Grown Diamond. What began as a niche category is now reshaping the definition of luxury occasion wear and…
TallyPrime 7.0 Strengthens Connected Capabilities and Simplifies Digitisation for MSMEs
Tally Solutions Pvt Ltd, India’s leading business automation software provider, today announced the launch of TallyPrime Release 7.0, marking five years of the TallyPrime platform. Since its inception, TallyPrime has been designed around one clear promise- make digitisation simple, reliable, and truly useful for MSMEs. This milestone release strengthens that mission by bringing together deeper integrations, smarter automation, and meaningful data-protection enhancements into a more…
Bengaluru Theatre Festival Wraps Up With Outstanding Acclaim
Bengaluru, Dec 18:- The second edition of the Bengaluru Theatre Festival received outstanding acclaim, leaving audiences enriched and inspired. Organised from December 5 to 7 across two renowned venues Good Shepherd Auditorium and the Prestige Centre for Performing Arts the festival was a celebration of remarkable performances and storytelling. Following the success of the first edition, BTF Season 2 brought six powerful plays to the city. It featured…