Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Millets Mission, pioneered by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment (DA&FE), Government of Odisha, has earned praise from the national policy think tank, NITI Aayog. Recognized for its role in enhancing ragi (finger millet) production and creating new income streams for farmers in Lamtaput block of Koraput district, the mission has…
New Delhi: The enchanting Amrit Udyan of Rashtrapati Bhavan is set to open its gates to the public, offering a captivating experience during Udyan Utsav-1, 2024. From February 2 to March 31, 2024, visitors will have the unique opportunity to explore the lush beauty of the Amrit Udyan, excluding Mondays reserved for maintenance. The Amrit…
Bloemfontein: The highly anticipated ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024 commenced on January 19 in South Africa, with defending champions India gearing up for their opening clash against Bangladesh on Saturday (Jan 20) at 1:30 pm IST.
Vijaywada: In a historic moment, Vijayawada proudly unveiled the world’s tallest Ambedkar statue, the “Statue of Social Justice,” on January 19. Soaring to an impressive height of 206 feet (125-foot-tall statue erected on an 81-foot podium), the statue now stands as an iconic symbol of Dr B.R. Ambedkar’s enduring legacy. The unveiling ceremony marked a…
Cuttack: Sushree Dibyadarshini, the proficient spin-bowling all-rounder from Odisha, has emerged as the lone player from the state to secure a coveted spot in the East Zone Team for the upcoming Senior Women’s Inter Zonal One Day Trophy organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for the 2023-24 season. According to…
Mumbai: In a significant development for cricket enthusiasts and corporate entities alike, the Tata Group has successfully retained the title rights for the Indian Premier League (IPL) until 2028.
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards industrial development, the Odisha government inked 11 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with various corporate houses during the first day of the 24th edition of Enterprise Odisha in Jharsuguda. The industrial projects associated with these MoUs are collectively valued at Rs 23,389.43 crore. The MoUs were signed as part of…
New Delhi: India is all set to host the 71st Miss World pageant, marking a significant return after a hiatus of 28 years. The announcement was made by the organizers, and the event is slated to be streamed and telecast globally. Taking to social media platform X, the official page of Miss World quoted Chairman…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to ensure the widespread awareness and effective implementation of various schemes and programs under the 5T Initiatives for sustainable growth across all sections of society, the State Government has announced a comprehensive state-wide awareness campaign titled “Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha, Sahari” under the UNNATI initiative. The campaign is set to commence…
Bhubaneswar: The World Bank’s Mid-Term Review Mission convened in Bhubaneswar on January 18, to assess the progress of the Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP). The session witnessed active participation from key international and national entities, including the Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS), Central Water Commission (CWC), World Bank, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), and…
