Bhubaneswar: Taking a major step toward ensuring access to clean and safe drinking water in rural areas, the Odisha government today laid the foundation stones for mega piped drinking water projects in Puri-Sadar, Gop, and Nimapara blocks of Puri district. These projects, with a total investment of Rs. 213.98 crore, will draw water from the…
Puri: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a series of transformative healthcare initiatives, including the implementation of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) alongside the Gopabandhu Jana Arogya Yojana, at the 9th National Summit on Good and Replicable Practices and Innovations in India’s Public Healthcare System in Puri. These initiatives will enable…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards enhancing industrial safety and disaster preparedness, the Odisha government, in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), conducted a State-level Mock Exercise on Chemical and Industrial Disaster Management today. The exercise was held across 24 industrial locations in 16 districts, including Angul, Dhenkanal, Balasore, Bhadrak, Cuttack, Ganjam, Jagatsinghpur,…
Bhubaneswar: The city of Bhubaneswar bid a sorrowful farewell to veteran Ollywood actor Uttam Mohanty, who passed away last night after a prolonged illness. The actor was cremated today with full state honours at the Satya Nagar cremation ground. His son, actor Babushan, lit the funeral pyre amidst a large gathering of fans, political figures,…
New Delhi: Ambassador of Israel, Reuven Azar, met with Dr. Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, at Krishi Bhawan in New Delhi today. The meeting served as an important platform to discuss opportunities for enhancing cooperation between India and Israel in the agricultural and allied sectors, with a special focus…
New Delhi: Former Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony John Abbott, visited the NAFED Millet Experience Centre at Dilli Haat, New Delhi today to explore India’s initiatives in promoting Shree Anna (millets) as a sustainable and nutritious food source. The visit was part of India’s growing commitment to enhancing global awareness and consumption of millets, often…
Gandhinagar: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, graced the convocation ceremony of the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) in Gandhinagar today, emphasizing the crucial role of forensic sciences in strengthening the justice system. In her address, President Murmu highlighted India’s commitment to a justice-based social system that integrates both heritage and development. She acknowledged the…
Gauhati: Jyotiraditya Scindia, Minister of Communications and North Eastern Region, inaugurated the 5G Lab developed by the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) at the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Gauhati University today. This significant step marks India’s advancement in telecommunications, especially with the widespread adoption and deployment of 5G technology. India has…
New Delhi: Renowned theoretical physicist, author, and professor at Columbia University, Prof. Brian Greene, visited the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi today, engaging in stimulating discussions with students and faculty members. IIT Delhi Director, Dr. Rangan Banerjee, along with faculty and students, warmly welcomed Prof. Greene to the campus. During his interaction, Prof. Greene…
Puri: Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda inaugurated the 9th National Summit on Good & Replicable Practices and Innovation in the Public Healthcare System in Puri, Odisha. The event saw the presence of key dignitaries including Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Odisha Health Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling, and Member of Parliament Dr. Sambit Patra….
