Odisha Strengthens Aviation Infrastructure, Pushes for Regional Connectivity

Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards enhancing Odisha’s aviation sector, the third High Power Committee (HPC) meeting on aviation-related developments was held today under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja at Lok Seva Bhavan. The discussions focused on expanding regional connectivity, upgrading key airports, and accelerating the development of the Shree Jagannath International Airport…

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Boney Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor Meet Odisha CM, Discuss Film and Tourism Prospects

Bhubaneswar: Bollywood film producer Boney Kapoor and actor Arjun Kapoor met Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at the Odisha Legislative Assembly on Wednesday. During the meeting, Boney Kapoor invited the Chief Minister to attend the upcoming Celebrity Cricket League in Odisha as the chief guest. Kapoor highlighted Odisha’s vast natural beauty and well-equipped facilities…

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Odissi Fraternity Pays Tribute to Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra on His 99th Birth Anniversary

Bhubaneswar: The Odissi dance community came together in Bhubaneswar to celebrate the 99th birth anniversary of the legendary Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra, the architect of modern Odissi. A special evening of classical music and dance was organized at Utkal Rangamancha on February 12, 2025, by Sṛjan—Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odissi Nrityabasa (GKCMON) in collaboration with the Guru…

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Odisha Govt Proposes ‘Amruta Anna’ Project for Organic Rice in Shree Mandira Mahaprasad

Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards promoting organic farming and ensuring chemical-free Mahaprasad at Shree Jagannath Temple, a consultation meeting was held at Krushi Bhavan Conference Hall under the chairmanship of Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Chief Administrator of Shree Mandira and Principal Secretary, Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment Department. The meeting focused on the introduction of…

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Odisha Govt Increases Junior Teacher (Schematics) Salary to ₹16,000

Bhubaneswar: In a major relief for primary and upper primary school teachers, the Odisha government has announced a hike in the monthly remuneration of Junior Teacher (Schematics) engaged under the Samagra Shiksha scheme. The salary has been increased from ₹11,100 to ₹16,000, effective from Thursday. The state government issued a notification on Wednesday stating that…

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3rd ODI: England Batters Fail To Impress Again As India Clean Sweep Series With 142-Run Win

Ahmedabad:  England batters once again failed to impress as Harshit Rana, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, and Hardik Pandya claimed two wickets each to seal an emphatic 142-run victory for India in the third ODI at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Wednesday. Despite getting off to a great start, England failed to capitalise on the…

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Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore To Return To Earth Earlier Than Scheduled: NASA

New York: NASA and SpaceX are accelerating the target launch and return dates for the upcoming crew rotation missions to and from the International Space Station (ISS), which will bring the agency’s stranded astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore back home. The agency’s Crew-10 launch now is targeting March 12, pending mission readiness and completion of…

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India Hosts 14th Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum, Showcasing Innovation and Sustainability

New Delhi: Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Panchayati Raj, Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, inaugurated the 14th Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum (14AFAF) at Pusa Campus, New Delhi, marking a significant moment in the global fisheries and aquaculture sector. The event highlights India’s growing leadership in sustainable fisheries, cutting-edge aquaculture…

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SECL and ATDC Sign MoU to Provide Vocational Training for Underprivileged Youth

New Delhi: In a significant step towards empowering economically weaker youth, the Apparel Training & Design Centre (ATDC), Gurugram, and South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), Bilaspur, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today at Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi. The initiative, under SECL’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, aims to equip 400 young individuals with vocational…

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Amit Shah Chairs First Parliamentary Consultative Committee Meeting on Strengthening Cooperative Societies

New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah chaired the first meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Cooperation in New Delhi. The meeting focused on the initiatives taken to strengthen cooperative societies and the ongoing efforts to empower them across the country. Union Ministers of State for Cooperation,…

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