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Shashanka Chaturvedi, Sumona Sen and Pallavi Chakravarti Appointed as Jury Chairs for the ABBY Awards 2026 Powered by The One Club Mumbai, Apr 28: The Ad Club today announces the appointmentof Shashanka Chaturvedi, Co-Founder of Good Morning Films, Sumona Sen, Sr Vice President – Network Marketing Strategy & Growth at Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. and Pallavi […]

Rishikesh, Apr 28 (BNP): Film actor Suniel Shetty, who recently arrived in Rishikesh, praised the arrangements made for the Char Dham Yatra and appreciated the facilities created for pilgrims. During his visit, the actor expressed satisfaction over the management, cleanliness, and improved infrastructure put in place for devotees undertaking the sacred pilgrimage. He described the

Apr 28 (BNP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Sikkim marked a significant push for the state’s development agenda, alongside a strong emphasis on its rich ecological and cultural identity. Speaking during the closing ceremony of Sikkim’s 50th Year of Statehood celebrations. Known for its serenity and enterprise, the state has seen rapid progress.

Bhubaneswar, Apr 28 (BNP): A growing number of households in Odisha are moving towards clean and self-reliant energy use, with nearly 11,000 consumers in western Odisha reporting zero electricity bills in March 2026 after adopting rooftop solar systems, officials said. The development comes under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, which promotes installation of rooftop

New Delhi, Apr 28 (BNP): Flight operations between India and Gulf countries are expected to further normalise as airspace conditions across West Asia continue to improve, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Monday. The MEA informed that airlines such as Air India and IndiGo are planning to resume services between India and Qatar in

Mumbai,Apr28 (BNP): In a tragic incident, four members of a family in South Mumbai’s Pydhonie area died after reportedly falling ill with vomiting and diarrhea following a meal at home. Police have registered an accidental death report and launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. The deceased have been identified as Abdullah Dokadia

Bhubaneswar/Chhatrapur, Apr 28 (BNP): Odisha has carried out its first-ever statewide census of house sparrows for 2025–26, recording a total population of 83,576 birds across various districts. The survey was conducted by Bhubaneswar-based organisation Wildlife Odisha Foundation, marking a significant step in tracking the status of the once-common urban bird species. According to the findings, house

New Delhi/Leh,Apr28 (BNP): In a landmark administrative move, the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh has approved the creation of five new districts—Nubra, Sham, Changthang, Zanskar, and Drass—raising the total number of districts in the Union Territory from two to seven. The decision is aimed at decentralising governance, improving administrative efficiency, and bringing government services closer to

Bhubaneswar, Apr 28 (BNP): The Day 3 action of the Junior & Senior Artistic Gymnastics National Championships 2026–27 saw strong performances across categories, with young athletes and senior teams delivering closely fought contests at the national level. In the Junior Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG) All-Around final, Harschit Damodaran of Uttar Pradesh secured the gold medal with

Bhubaneswar, Apr 28 (BNP): Parts of Odisha are likely to experience a mix of adverse weather conditions over the coming days, including thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds, and rising temperatures, according to the latest forecast from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The weather office has issued a Yellow Warning (Be Aware) for several districts, advising residents to