Bhubaneswar: In a significant development, seven distinct products native to Odisha have been awarded the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the Geographical Indication Registry in Chennai. This recognition further underscores the rich cultural diversity and traditional craftsmanship that Odisha is renowned for. The newly accorded GI tags embrace the following unique Odia treasures: Odisha…
Students from 29 states/Union Territories and four Demonstration Multipurpose schools have gathered enthusiastically to showcase their talents and cultural diversity.
Currently, more than 3.6 lakh applications for the validation of options/joint options are pending with employers for processing. To ensure the processing of these remaining applications, the Chairman of the Central Board of Trustees, Employees’ Provident Fund (CBT EPF), has approved the proposal for another extension.
New Delhi: In a significant stride towards gender-inclusive policies, the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) has introduced a noteworthy amendment to Rule 50 of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021. The latest amendment grants women government servants the authority to nominate their child or children for family pension, elevating their priority over…
Gangtok: To assess the repercussions of climate change on large mammals, the Forest and Environment Department of Sikkim, in collaboration with the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), has initiated a comprehensive study using camera traps deployed across the high-altitude regions of Sikkim. Recent retrieval of images from these camera traps has unveiled multiple captures of…
Bhubaneswar: Sarat Patnaik, President of the Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC), revealed that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s upcoming ‘Bharat Nyay Yatra’ is slated to traverse through as many as 10 districts in Odisha. The proposed districts include Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Bhadrak, Cuttack, Khordha (Bhubaneswar), Ganjam, Koraput, Kalahandi, Nuapada, and Balangir, as stated by Patnaik. Gandhi is…
Kuno National Park has welcomed three new members, as Namibian Cheetah Aasha gave birth to three cubs
Bhubaneswar: After an enduring wait of more than two decades, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has inaugurated the long-anticipated Lower Suktel Irrigation Project in Balangir district today. With an estimated value of Rs 2,723 crore, this significant development is poised to bring about transformative changes for the agrarian community in the drought-prone district. The project is…
The Quality Council of India will now ensure the quality of Khadi products produced by Khadi and Village Industries Commission.
To ensure smooth rail operations, Indian Railways have provisioned 19,742 Fog Pass Devices during the foggy weather.
