Odisha State Co-operative Handicrafts Corporation Limited (Utkalika) on Monday submitted an application for Geographical Indication (GI) marking for "Odisha Brass and Bell Metal" products to the Industry and Domestic Trade Promotion Department of the Department of Commerce.
BJD President and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik returned home to a hero's welcome on Tuesday after being conferred with the Capital Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award by former Chief Justice of India, N.V. Ramana in recognition of his outstanding leadership quality on Monday.