Bhubaneswar: To redefine urban mobility in the state, the Housing & Urban Development Department of Odisha held a high-level meeting to review the progress of Odisha Yatri, the state’s indigenous ride-booking platform. Chaired by Principal Secretary Usha Padhee, the meeting focused on enhancing accessibility, affordability, and inclusivity through this ambitious public mobility initiative. Developed with…
New Delhi: To boost to India’s indigenous defence capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted the Release Trials of the Long-Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) ‘Gaurav’ from April 8 to 10, 2025. The trials were carried out using the Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft, marking a key milestone in the development of precision-guided…
Cuttack: Odisha today joined other states offering universal health coverage, as Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched co-branded health cards under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) and the Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana. The event, held in Cuttack, also marked the formal launch of…
New Delhi: In a celebration of academic achievement and service to the nation, Union Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, presided over the second graduation ceremony of ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Faridabad, held today at the Bharat Ratna C. Subramaniam Auditorium in New Delhi. A total of 447 students graduated, including 100…
New Delhi: In a significant move to enhance bilateral scientific collaboration, India and Italy on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance joint research in emerging and transformative technologies. The agreement was formalized during a high-level meeting between Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, and Ms….
Bhubaneswar: In a major push to modernize railway infrastructure and boost regional connectivity, Indian Railways has launched the comprehensive redevelopment of six key railway stations in Central Odisha under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The initiative aims to transform these stations into world-class, passenger-friendly transport hubs, while also acting as catalysts for local economic growth…
Bhubaneswar: To enhance edible oil production and drive agro-industrial development in the state, Odisha Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with three leading oil palm companies to initiate large-scale plantations across four districts. The agreement, formalized under the National…
Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the Kharif 2025 season, Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo on Wednesday emphasized the importance of ensuring a timely and affordable supply of quality seeds to farmers across Odisha. Chairing a high-level review meeting at Lok Seva Bhavan, Singh Deo asserted that no farmer in the state should…
Gandhinagar: The Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, marked World Homoeopathy Day 2025 with a grand two-day celebration at the Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The event, organized by the Ministry through its premier institutions—the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH), National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH), and National Institute of…
Wellington, Tamil Nadu: In a powerful address at the Convocation Ceremony of the 80th Staff Course at the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh urged the Armed Forces to operate jointly and be future-ready in today’s rapidly evolving multi-domain environment. Highlighting cyber, space, and information warfare as equally potent as conventional…
