Bhubaneswar: In a thrilling encounter at the Kalinga Stadium, the Indian women’s hockey team pulled off a sensational comeback against defending champions the Netherlands, securing a 2-2 draw before clinching the shootout 2-1 to grab the crucial bonus point in the FIH Hockey Pro League. Trailing by two goals at halftime, India turned the game…
Bhubaneswar: With the grand Puri Rath Yatra 2025 fast approaching, the Odisha government has begun meticulous preparations to ensure seamless crowd management and security during the annual festival of Lord Jagannath. A high-level preliminary meeting, chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, was held at Lok Seva Bhavan today to strategize key aspects of the event….
Bhubaneswar: With the much-awaited Jagar Jatra of Lord Lingaraj set to take place on Wednesday, the Odisha government conducted a final review meeting to ensure seamless arrangements for the grand religious event. The high-level meeting, chaired by Law, Works, and Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan, focused on coordination among departments and officials to facilitate a smooth…
Bhubaneswar: The 6th edition of the Odisha Travel Bazaar (OTB) 2025 commenced with a major B2B exhibition aimed at positioning Odisha as a premier tourism and investment hub. Organized by the Department of Tourism, Government of Odisha, in collaboration with FICCI, the three-day event is bringing together leading domestic tour operators and Odisha-based sellers, fostering…
Bhubaneswar: The Forest, Environment, and Climate Change Department of Odisha conducted the RACP Adalat at Aranya Bhavan Conference Hall today, providing a crucial platform for addressing the grievances of retired and working employees deprived of benefits under the Revised Assured Career Progression (RACP) Scheme. The meeting was chaired by Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and…
Bhubaneswar: In a proactive move to enhance disaster preparedness, the Odisha government, in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), will conduct a State-level Mock Exercise on Chemical & Industrial Disaster Management on February 28, 2025. The exercise will take place across 24 industrial locations in 16 districts, including Angul, Dhenkanal, Balasore, Bhadrak, Cuttack,…
Bhubaneswar: In a historic achievement, the State Vaccine Store of Odisha has become the first in India to receive the ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management under the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP). This prestigious certification underscores Odisha’s commitment to maintaining world-class standards in vaccine storage, cold chain management, and supply chain efficiency. The certification was…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, chaired a crucial review meeting today in New Delhi, focusing on the traditional and sweet seeds of the Bharatiya Beej Sahkari Samiti Limited (BBSSL). During the meeting, Shah reiterated the importance of conserving and promoting traditional seeds, a critical step towards ensuring food security…
Bhopal: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that India’s first ‘Made in India’ semiconductor chip will be ready for production by 2025 while addressing the second day of the ‘Global Investors Summit 2025’ in Bhopal via video conferencing. He also congratulated the HLBS family on the inauguration of their new IT manufacturing plant, calling it a…
Guwahati: Union Minister for Railways, Electronics & Information Technology, and Information & Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced a series of transformative projects aimed at bolstering Assam’s railway and IT infrastructure during the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit held in Guwahati. Emphasizing the government’s vision for the North East as a “New Engine” of India’s…
