Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister Parvati Parida inaugurated two luxury 40-seater cruise boats, Lake Queen and Diamond Princess, on Saturday under the ‘Coastal Circuit Barkul Vikas of Swadesh Darshan Yojana.’ The newly launched cruise boats have been outfitted with modern amenities, including air-conditioned cabins and onboard food services, offering tourists a luxurious and comfortable experience. In…
Bhubaneswar: Emphasizing the importance of organic farming for a sustainable food supply, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, addressed a seminar on “Aromatic Rice: Organic Farming Methods and Marketing” during the second day of Krushi Odisha-2025. Singh Deo highlighted Odisha’s pivotal role in aromatic rice production in…
Rourkela: Team Gonasika secured their first victory in the Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25, defeating Hyderabad Toofans 3-1 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium on Saturday. Goals from SV Sunil (2’), Victor Charlet (33’), and Nilam Sanjeep Xess (60’) sealed the win, while Tim Brand (12’) scored the lone goal for Hyderabad Toofans. The…
Bhubaneswar: In preparation for the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) 2025, the Odisha government has established a Central Command Control Centre to ensure seamless coordination and swift response during the high-profile event. The centre aims to provide timely information and assistance to the approximately 7,000 Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) expected…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step toward enhancing water access in Odisha, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Agriculture, Farmers Empowerment, and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, reviewed the progress of mega pipe water supply projects in Balangir and Sonepur districts on Saturday. The state is currently executing 20 mega pipe water supply projects in rural…
Khandwa: Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, visited the Omkareshwar Floating Solar Park in Khandwa district, Madhya Pradesh. Boasting a capacity of 600 MW, the solar park is India’s largest and one of the largest in Asia, representing a significant milestone in the country’s renewable energy journey. Sharing his experience on X (formerly…
Bhubaneswar: The Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini departed from Lyttelton Port, New Zealand, this morning at 0930 hours local time (0200 IST) to commence the third and longest leg of its historic expedition. The vessel is bound for Port Stanley in the Falkland Islands, covering an arduous journey of approximately 5,600 nautical miles (about…
Bhubaneswar: Preparations for the highly anticipated Utkarsh Odisha investment summit are in full swing, with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi reviewing a comprehensive progress report presented by the Principal Secretary of the Industries Department. During the meeting, Chief Minister Majhi stressed the importance of creating a distinctive identity for Odisha as a premier destination for…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has appointed senior IAS officer Manoj Kumar Sahoo as the Private Secretary to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, according to a notification issued by the General Administration & Public Grievances Department today. Sahoo, a 2006 batch IAS officer of the Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram, and Union Territories (AGMUT) cadre, has been…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Railways, and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, actively participated in the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC)’s Exam Warrior Art Festival, an event inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s book Exam Warriors. The festival aimed to instill positivity, confidence, and creativity among students, encouraging them to approach…
