Organized by the Odia Language and Culture Department of the Odisha government, the conference aims to delve into the past, present, and future of Odia, now recognized as one of the classical languages in the country.
In a video message at the All India Presiding Officers' Conference, the Prime Minister said that enhancing the efficiency of legislative assemblies and committees is crucial in today's scenario where vigilant citizens scrutinize every representative
Dr Tejas Madhusudan Patel, who has been conferred the Padma Bhushan Award for his work in interventional cardiology, said on Saturday that the country's highest civilian honour is a huge deal for the medical fraternity.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday emphasized women's empowerment and youth participation, saying that deliberations should be held on increasing the representation of women and youth in legislative bodies.
"Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has done a good job. Our protest is now over. Our request has been accepted. We will accept the letter from him. I will drink juice by the hands of the Chief Minister tomorrow (Saturday)," Patil said while addressing a press conference on Friday night.
Dr RS Pareek, who has been conferred with Padma Shri for his services in the field of homoeopathy, said it was an honour and recognition of the medical practice that he represents.
Naveen Kumar D, a head constable from Telangana, has been conferred with Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak for saving 40 people from a fire in Khammam's Cheemalapadu village.