Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik on Friday wrote to Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, urging the release of Panchayati Raj Institution (PRI) representatives from Kirmira block, Jharsuguda district, who were allegedly detained by the local police in Sareipali, Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. In his letter, Patnaik expressed concern, stating: “I am writing to [...]

Hyderabad: Five migrant workers from Odisha were killed and 16 others were injured in a road accident in Telangana’s Suryapet district on Friday. The accident occurred near Ilapuram in Chivvemla mandal (block) when a private bus carrying the workers rammed into a stationary truck. The bus driver apparently failed to notice the truck parked by [...]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for attending the three-day 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention at Bhubaneswar. CM Majhi said that PM Modi’s presence in the mega event has made the event more successful and special. “Your gracious presence on ‘Pravasi Bharatiya Divas’ has made this event [...]

Bhubaneswar: President of Trinidad and Tobago Christine Carla Kangaloo on Thursday said that India has made remarkable contributions towards the development of the world, highlighting some of the significant achievements of the country in the field of education, medicines, mathematics etc. “India’s contributions to the world’s development are remarkable. The world’s first university was established [...]

Bhubaneswar: Spotlighting the country’s march towards becoming a ‘Viksit Bharat’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday sought the participation of the diaspora in making India a developed nation by 2047. “India got independence in 1947 and our diaspora played a big role in this. They contributed towards the freedom of India while living abroad. Now [...]

Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention on Thursday in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, and commended the Indian diaspora for serving as the nation’s “ambassadors to the world.” Highlighting the significance of India’s democratic ethos, he remarked, “India is not just the ‘mother of democracy,’ but democracy is ingrained in our [...]

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday remotely flagged off the inaugural journey of the Pravasi Bharatiya Express, a special tourist train for the Indian diaspora. The train will travel to various tourism and religious destinations across India over three weeks. This initiative is part of the Pravasi Teertha Darshan Yojana of the Ministry [...]

New Delhi: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi extended birthday wishes to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday and hailed him for elevating India’s global standing. CM Majhi wished the EAM good health, happiness, and success. Praising EAM Jaishankar, CM Majhi said his exceptional leadership and steadfast efforts to elevate India’s global standing are [...]

Puri: The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) began in Bhubaneshwar on Wednesday and will continue till January 10. Over next two days, it will see participation of many acclaimed and esteemed NRIs and people of Indian origin. Amid the festive atmosphere in the state capital, Puri beaches are drawing everyone’s attention including the NRIs for [...]

Bhubaneswar: Large delegations from the Indian diaspora across 50 countries are set to participate in the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention, which will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday. The convention is part of the ongoing three-day Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, which began on Wednesday in Odisha’s capital, Bhubaneswar. According [...]