New Delhi: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, held discussions today on India’s pandemic preparedness strategy, emphasizing proactive measures for future outbreaks. During the event, NITI Aayog Member Dr. Vinod Paul presented a detailed report titled “Future Pandemic Preparedness and Emergency Response: A Framework…
New Delhi: The Central Cottage Industries Corporation Ltd, popularly known as ‘The Cottage,’ marked International Women’s Day 2025 with a unique exhibition featuring works by National and State Award-winning women artisans. The event, held at Jawahar Vyapar Bhawan, Janpath, was inaugurated on March 8 by Katyayani Sanjay Bhatia, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Revenue, Ministry of…
Dubai: In a nerve-wracking final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, India edged past New Zealand by four wickets to lift the ICC Champions Trophy on Sunday night. The victory sealed India’s third Champions Trophy title, following their triumphs in 2002 and 2013, and capped off an unbeaten campaign in the tournament. The defining moment…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida has described the Shakti app, launched by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, as a landmark initiative in enhancing women’s safety. Speaking at the second foundation day of Odisha Women in Media (OWM) in Bhubaneswar, Parida said the app would streamline the legal process for survivors of sexual violence,…
Anandapur: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday inaugurated projects worth ₹42 crore and laid the foundation for additional works totaling ₹118 crore in the Anandapur sub-division of Keonjhar district. The announcements came during the 61st annual festival of Anandapur College, where the Chief Minister also unveiled a ₹7 crore package for the college’s development….
Bishkek: The 12th edition of the India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise KHANJAR-XII is set to take place in Kyrgyzstan from March 10 to March 23, 2025. Since its launch in 2011, the annual military drill has served as a key platform for strengthening the strategic partnership between the two nations. The last edition was conducted…
Tuticorin: In a major anti-narcotics operation, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), in coordination with the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), intercepted a drug smuggling attempt in the high seas, seizing 29.954 kg of Hashish Oil valued at ₹33 crore from a tug-barge vessel bound for Maldives. Acting on specific intelligence, DRI officers identified a tug…
Bhubaneswar: Acting on the directions of the Director General of Police (DGP), Odisha, a statewide special drive against the illegal extraction and transportation of minor minerals, including sand, moram, and laterite soil, has been launched across all districts. As part of the enforcement efforts on March 8, 2025, Odisha Police detected 81 cases of illegal…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched the Odisha State Strategic Action Plan (2024-2029) on International Women’s Day, reinforcing the government’s commitment to eliminating child marriage and ensuring the safety and empowerment of young girls. Speaking at the state-level Women’s Day celebration at Lok Seva Bhavan, he emphasized that eradicating child marriage is a crucial…
Bhubaneswar: The Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) has earned the ‘National Public Bus Transport Excellence Award’ in the New Initiatives category for its exceptional digital practices. The award was presented during a ceremony at the Jacaranda Hall, India Habitat Centre in New Delhi on Saturday. Sahadev Samadhia, General Manager (P&A) at CRUT, received the prestigious…
