Bhubaneswar: The 4th Indian Open Under-23 Athletics Championship concluded today in Patna, Bihar, with athletes from Odisha making a significant mark. The 18-member Odisha team bagged a total of 7 medals, including 5 gold and 2 silver, securing third place in the overall medal tally. Ace sprinter Animesh Kujur stole the spotlight, clinching two gold…
Bhubaneswar: The 46th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Odisha State Seeds Corporation (OSSC) took place today, with Principal Secretary of the Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment (AG&FE) Department, Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, emphasizing the critical role of bio-fortified seeds in enhancing farmers’ income and diversifying agricultural practices in the state. During his address, Dr. Padhee noted…
Bhubaneswar: Gokulananda Mallick, Minister of Fisheries & Animal Resources Development and MSME, inaugurated the newly constructed Conference Hall at the Veterinary Officers’ Training Institute in Laxmisagar, Bhubaneswar, today. The modern facility is designed to enhance training and capacity building in the animal resources development sector. Equipped with state-of-the-art amenities, including LED screens, a digital podium, and…
Bhubaneswar: The Women and Child Development Department of Odisha launched the State-Level Nutrition Month-2024 with a special ceremony held at the State Women and Child Institute in Bhubaneswar on Monday. The event marks the start of a month-long initiative focused on raising awareness and tackling malnutrition across the state. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, who…
Bhubaneswar: The “Sanskruti Charcha” ceremony on “Skill Development and the Role of Youth in the Development of Odisha” was held today at the Odisha State Archives. Organized by the Odia Language, Literature, and Culture Department, the event brought together key figures from the cultural and administrative sectors to discuss the crucial role youth play in…
Bhubaneswar: Senior IPS officer Suresh Devadatta Singh officially assumed the role of Commissioner of Police for the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Commissionerate on Monday afternoon, succeeding Sanjeev Panda. Singh, a 1998-batch IPS officer, was previously serving as the Additional Director General of Police, CID-CB, Cuttack, before his transfer to this new post. The Odisha Home Department announced Singh’s…
Itanagar: Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman chaired a significant meeting today in Itanagar to assess the performance of seven Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) serving the Northeastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura. The meeting was attended by M. Nagaraju, Secretary of the Department of Financial Services…
New Delhi: Air Chief Marshal AP Singh officially assumed the role of Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) during a ceremony held at Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan) today, marking a significant transition in the leadership of the Indian Air Force (IAF). Commissioned into the fighter stream of the IAF on December 21, 1984, Air Chief…
New Delhi: The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment (DoSJE) and the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today, marking a significant step towards enhancing public awareness of the various social welfare schemes and legal protections available to marginalized and vulnerable communities across India. The MoU signing took place…
Mombasa, Kenya: In a significant move to enhance India’s relations with East Africa, INS Talwar docked at the port of Mombasa from September 22 to 25, 2024. This visit aligns with the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of SAGAR—Security and Growth for All in the Region. During its stay, personnel from the Indian Navy and the…
