New Delhi: In a significant move towards empowering tribal communities, the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) has forged key partnerships with Reliance Retail, HCL Foundation, and Torajamelo Indonesia to enhance market access and economic opportunities for tribal artisans. Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed on February 19, 2025, during the ongoing ‘Aadi…
Bhubaneswar: India bounced back in style in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 (Men) with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over reigning World Champions Germany at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Wednesday. Gurjant Singh (4′) scored the only goal of the match, as India climbed to seventh place in the standings, securing their second win of…
Bhubaneswar In a closely contested battle, Spain edged past India 1-0 in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 (Women) at the Kalinga Stadium on Wednesday. Captain Marta Segu (49’) scored the only goal of the match, securing Spain’s fourth consecutive victory in the tournament. The game was an intense affair, with both teams displaying strong defensive…
Bhubaneswar: In response to the recent tragic incident at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), the Higher Education Department of Odisha has set up a 24×7 help desk to address student safety, security, and academic well-being. This initiative aims to assist affected students and their families while ensuring a smooth return to campus for those…
Bhubaneswar: The National Handicraft Fair commenced today at the Exhibition Ground in Bhubaneswar, bringing together a vibrant display of handloom and handicraft traditions from across India. The fair, which will be open to the public daily from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., will continue until April 1, offering visitors a chance to explore and purchase…
New Delhi: The long suspense over ‘who will be the next Delhi Chief Minister’ ended on Wednesday evening with first-time MLA Rekha Gupta being chosen as the leader of the BJP legislature party, paving the way for her to take over the post. Gupta, the MLA from Shalimar Bagh, was chosen at a meeting of…
Ganjam: The Community Seed Festival, organized by women farmers’ group Snehamandali in Baradasahi village, Buguda Block, brought together 400 farmers and agricultural experts from 30 villages across Ganjam and Nayagarh districts. The festival celebrated indigenous seed conservation, emphasized the importance of organic farming, and encouraged sustainable agricultural practices rooted in traditional knowledge. The event was…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step toward establishing Odisha as a hub for Green Hydrogen and Ammonia production, GRIDCO has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with M/s Avaada Green H2 Pvt Ltd. for providing a Green Power Banking Facility of 300 MW. The agreement, signed under the OERC Green Energy Open Access Regulations, 2023, will…
New Delhi: India and Argentina have taken a significant step toward deepening their collaboration in the mining sector, particularly in lithium exploration and resource development, with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited (MECL), a Public Sector Undertaking under India’s Ministry of Mines, and the Provincial Government of…
New Delhi: In a significant step toward enhancing water and sanitation service delivery through digital solutions, the Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee National Institute of Water and Sanitation (SPM-NIWAS) and Arghyam have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for the WASH sector. This initiative aligns with…
