Pune: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah chaired the 27th meeting of the Western Zonal Council in Pune, Maharashtra, focusing on key regional issues, economic development, and governance reforms. The meeting saw the participation of Chief Ministers of Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Goa, the Administrator of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and…
Chandigarh: Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, chaired a high-level meeting today with senior officials from the Government of Punjab, Union Territory of Chandigarh, and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Regional Centre Chandigarh to strategize the development of sports infrastructure in northern India. During the meeting, Dr. Mandaviya reaffirmed the…
Bhubaneswar: The Indian men’s hockey team staged an impressive comeback to defeat Ireland 3-1 in their FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 match at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar. After conceding an early goal to Jeremy Duncan (8’), India bounced back through strikes from Mandeep Singh (22’), Jarmanpreet Singh (45’), and Sukhjeet Singh (58’), securing…
Bhubaneswar: Germany secured their first victory of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 season with a commanding 4-0 win over India at the Kalinga Stadium on Friday. A stunning brace from Sophia Schwabe (18’, 46’), along with goals from Amelie Wortmann (3’) and Johanna Hachenberg (60’), propelled Germany to seventh place in the standings. Germany,…
Bhubaneswar: In a strategic move to enhance Odisha’s renewable energy landscape, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Empowerment, and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, convened a key meeting with senior officials from the Energy Department on Friday. The session focused on advancing renewable energy solutions and developing the necessary infrastructure to support the…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Chief Minister’s Grievance Cell will remain closed on February 24, 2025, due to the ongoing Budget session of the Odisha Assembly. As per an official press release, the General Administration and Public Grievance Department notified that the CM’s Grievance Cell, located at Unit V, Bhubaneswar, will not be operational on this date.
Bhubaneswar: In a remarkable display of nature’s resilience, nearly 5 lakh endangered Olive Ridley sea turtles have arrived at the Rushikulya river mouth for their annual mass nesting. This year has witnessed an unprecedented surge, with around 6,50,000 turtles making their way to the Rushikulya shore, setting an all-time record for the species’ nesting activity. According…
Bhubaneswar: The Ministry of Railways has approved a series of crucial railway infrastructure projects for Odisha, marking a significant step in the state’s economic development. The approved initiatives include the final location survey for the 250-kilometer-long new railway line connecting Gopalpur to Rayagada and the doubling of the Nuapada-Gunupur-Theruvali railway line. These projects are expected to…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step to diversify its liquor industry and boost local agriculture, the Odisha government has unveiled plans to promote the brewing of liquor from millets. This announcement was made during a review meeting of the Excise Department, chaired by Excise Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan. The state government is actively engaging with specialized firms with…
Bhubaneswar: To ensure smooth and hassle-free travel for the millions of devotees attending the Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj, East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced the operation of 60 special trains, covering 25 cities across Odisha. These special services come as part of the Indian Railways’ comprehensive strategy to handle the massive influx of pilgrims, with…
