Bhubaneswar: A total of 72 cases of student suicides have been reported in government and private schools and colleges across Odisha over the last five years, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi informed the Odisha Assembly on Monday. In a written response to a question raised by Barabati-Cuttack MLA Sofia Firdous, the Chief Minister revealed that…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has borrowed ₹21,177.99 crore from various sources over the last nine months (June 2024 – February 2025) to fund capital investments and key development projects, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi informed the State Assembly on Monday. In a written statement responding to Bhograi BJD MLA Goutam Buddha Das, CM Majhi detailed…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has identified 3,738 Bangladeshi nationals residing across the state, with deportation proceedings under consideration, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi informed the State Assembly on Monday. Responding to a query from BJP MLA Manas Kumar Dutta, who sought details on the government’s measures to detect and deport illegal immigrants, CM Majhi revealed…
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singhdeo chaired two crucial review meetings today at Lok Seva Bhavan, focusing on agriculture infrastructure projects and farmers’ welfare schemes. The meetings were attended by Principal Secretary Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, senior officials, and district-level agriculture officers. The first meeting assessed the progress of ongoing construction projects under the…
New Delhi: The Government of India is integrating cutting-edge technologies with policy initiatives to enhance marine life conservation and sustainable fishing practices. The use of satellite imagery, remote sensing, and autonomous underwater vehicles like the C-bot is improving the monitoring of oceanic conditions, including sea surface temperature, salinity, water quality, and coral health. These advancements…
Bhubaneswar: To accommodate the increased demand for train travel during Holi, East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced special train services connecting major destinations such as Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Bengaluru. Additionally, the services of several existing special trains have been extended to ease passenger congestion during the festive period. With Holi celebrations leading to high ticket…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is making rapid strides in renewable energy development by leveraging its natural resources for Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs). The state has identified 45 potential sites for PSPs, with 10 projects planned for implementation through Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). In addition to these government-backed initiatives, private companies have also shown interest in setting up…
Hisar: President of India, Droupadi Murmu, graced the convocation ceremony of Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, emphasizing the pivotal role of higher education in preparing the youth for evolving global demands. Addressing students, faculty, and dignitaries, she underscored the necessity of extending the benefits of education and technology to rural areas for balanced…
Kolkata: In a major step towards integrating traditional medicine with modern scientific research, the Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), Kolkata, under the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of Ayush, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the School of Natural Product Studies (SNPS), Jadavpur University. The collaboration aims to evaluate…
New Delhi: The literacy rate among Muslims in India has shown a significant upward trend over the past two decades, reaching 79.5% in 2023-24, as per the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) report. The data, presented in the Rajya Sabha by Union Minister of Minority & Parliamentary Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, highlights a steady improvement…
