Bhubaneswar: Odisha government launched the seventh phase of the Baristha Nagarika Tirtha Yatra Yojana (BNTYY) on Wednesday. A total of 775 senior citizens from six districts across Odisha embarked on a spiritual journey to Ayodhya and Varanasi, two of India’s most revered pilgrimage destinations. The pilgrimage was launched by Deputy Chief Minister, Pravati Parida, who…
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, Pravati Parida, held a meeting with British Deputy High Commissioner to East and Northeast India, Andrew Fleming, at her Lok Seva Bhawan office, where they discussed various opportunities for collaboration between Odisha and the United Kingdom. Fleming commended Odisha for its proactive approach in developing tourism, recognizing the state’s…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has assured the family of former minister Naba Das that his murder case will be thoroughly re-examined, and strict action will be taken against the real culprit. Naba Das’ wife, Minati Das, accompanied by their daughter, Deepali Das, and son, Bisal Das, met the Chief Minister at Lok Seva…
New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the construction of a six-lane access-controlled Greenfield High-Speed National Highway connecting JNPA Port (Pagote) to Chowk in Maharashtra. The ₹4,500.62 crore project will be developed under the Build, Operate, and Transfer (BOT) model, significantly enhancing logistics efficiency in…
New Delhi: The 4th National Sagarmala Apex Committee (NSAC) meeting, held under the chairmanship of Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, has paved the way for enhanced port-led development and maritime infrastructure in India. The meeting reviewed key projects under the Sagarmala Programme and set the stage for its next phase—Sagarmala 2.0….
Ghaziabad: A two-day National Seminar cum Exhibition on Organic Farming, organized by the National Centre for Organic & Natural Farming (NCONF), concluded on March 19, 2025, in Ghaziabad. The event, held to promote organic and natural farming practices, brought together farmers, policymakers, researchers, and industry stakeholders to discuss advancements and opportunities in the sector. The…
Bhubaneswar: With the scorching heatwave gripping Odisha, the state government has decided to reschedule school timings, shifting to morning classes from April 2. The announcement was made by Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari on Tuesday. The move comes as part of a broader effort to protect students from extreme temperatures, which have been…
Mumbai: Sovereign Pharma has reached a major milestone with the European Union (EU) approval for its aseptic and terminally sterilized injectable products, including vials, ampoules, cartridges, and pre-filled syringes (PFS) for both liquid and lyophilized formulations. This achievement further solidifies the company’s commitment to global healthcare excellence and high manufacturing standards. The EU certification follows…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, inaugurated the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) Annual Conference 2025 in New Delhi today. Themed “Anti-Doping Science: Innovations and Challenges,” the conference brought together leading experts from the sports and scientific communities to discuss advancements and challenges in anti-doping…
Washington: After an unexpectedly prolonged stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS), astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore returned to Earth on Tuesday evening. Their return, initially scheduled for just over a week after their departure in June 2024, was delayed due to a malfunction in Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. The SpaceX Dragon capsule carrying Williams,…
