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Popular Odia playback singer Humane Sagar no more

Bhubaneswar:17/11/25:Odisha’s music fraternity is in mourning following the untimely demise of popular playback singer Humane Sagar. The 36-year-old artist, celebrated for his powerful voice and emotional renditions, passed away on November 17 at AIIMS Bhubaneswar while undergoing treatment for multiple health complications. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi led the chorus of tributes, expressing profound grief in a heartfelt message ...

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Ministry of I&B Approves Revised Rate Structure for Government Advertisements to Strengthen Print Media Ecosystem

Newdelhi:17/11/25: The government has decided to revise the rates of advertisement by 26%.  The media rates for print media per sq cm. for one lakh copies of dailies in the black and white advertisement have been enhanced from Rs. 47.40 to Rs. 59.68, an increase of 26%. The Government has also agreed to the recommendations of the Committee relating to ...

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Prestigious National Gopal Ratna Awards 2025 Announced

Newdelhi:17/11/25:The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has announced the winners of the National Gopal Ratna Awards (NGRA) 2025. The NGRA is one of the highest national honours in the livestock and dairy sector. These awards will be conferred by the Union Minister, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying (MoFAHD), ...

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Sixteenth Finance Commission submits its Report for the award period from 2026-27 to 2030-31 to the President of India

Mumbai:17/11/25:Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal today held a bilateral meeting with New Zealand’s Minister for Trade, Todd McClay, in Mumbai to advance discussions on the proposed India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The engagement marked a significant step in the ongoing negotiations, with both Ministers focusing on convergence across key disciplines related to trade in goods ...

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Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan Graces the Inaugural Ramoji Excellence Awards 2025

Hyderabad:17/11/25:   The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, graced the inaugural Ramoji Excellence Awards 2025 at Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad, Telangana, as the Chief Guest today. The Ramoji Excellence Awards were presented in seven categories: Rural Development to Smt. Amla Ashok Ruia; Youth Icon to Shri Srikant Bolla; Science and Technology to Prof. Madhavi Latha Gali; Service to Mankind ...

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State-level National Press Day was celebrated by the Information and Public Relations Department

Bhubaneswar:16/11/25: State-level National Press Day was celebrated today at the Information and Public Relations Department Conference Hall, focusing on the crucial role of media in democracy and the necessity of verifying news to maintain public trust. Former Professor of Political Science at Utkal University, Surya Narayan Mishra, attended the event as the chief guest. He stated that the media has ...

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Kendrapada Baladevjew Temple set for ₹100-Crore Revamp Under Parikrama Project

Kendrapara:16/11/25: The Baladevjew Temple in Odisha’s Kendrapara district is set for a major facelift under the Parikrama Project. A high-level review meeting on Sunday, chaired by Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan and attended by Kendrapara MP Baijayant Panda, senior district officials, and the Endowment Commissioner, finalised the blueprint for the shrine’s makeover. The project envisions beautification and infrastructure upgrades around the temple precincts to enhance the pilgrim ...

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BHU Hosts Discussion on Bhakti Literature

Varanasi:16th November 2025:A one-day discussion circle on Bhakti Literature was organised today at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) through the joint efforts of the Odisha Sahitya Akademi, the Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja Odia Chair of BHU, and the Baranaseya Utkal Samaj. BHU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. In his address, he highlighted the profound ...

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4th National EMRS Sports Meet 2025 Concludes in Rourkela

Rouekela;16/11/25:The 4th National Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) Sports Meet 2025 concluded with grandeur and patriotic fervour today at the Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium, Rourkela, coinciding with the nationwide celebration of Bhagwan Birsa Munda Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas. The event paid tribute to the valour and sacrifice of Bhagwan Birsa Munda and celebrated the rich legacy of India’s tribal freedom movement. The Sports Meet ...

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19th Edition of WAVES Film Bazaar to Present Robust Global Co-Production Market in Goa

Goa, 16/11/25:The 19th edition of India’s flagship film market—formerly known as Film Bazaar and now reimagined as WAVES Film Bazaar- is returning with a robust Co-Production Market for features and documentaries, including curated projects shortlisted for international financing and festival circulation. On the sidelines of the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), WAVES Film Bazaar will be held at the Marriott Resort in Goa, from November 20 to 24, 2025. In ...

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