Bhubaneswar: The fisheries sector, often referred to as the ‘Blue Economy,’ has immense potential for employment generation, nutritional security, and foreign exchange earnings, said Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati at the closing ceremony of the State-Level Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Fair—Matsya-Prani Samavesh Odisha 2025. The event was held at Biju Patnaik Playground in Baramunda…
Bhubaneswar: Reigning champions, the Netherlands Women’s Hockey Team, landed at Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on Sunday ahead of their FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 matches in India. Currently second on the points table with nine points from four games, the Dutch side is set to face England in their opening match of…
Bali, Indonesia: Indian Navy platforms INS Shardul and the Long Range Maritime Surveillance P8I aircraft have arrived in Bali, Indonesia, to participate in the prestigious International Fleet Review (IFR) 2025, scheduled from February 15 to February 22. The event, a significant multinational naval gathering, will be reviewed by the Hon’ble President of Indonesia and will…
New Delhi: At least 18 people were killed and more than a dozen injured in a tragic stampede that broke out late Saturday night at New Delhi Railway Station. The incident occurred as a massive crowd of passengers, hoping to board trains to Prayagraj for the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela, rushed onto platforms 14 and 15….
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Economic Survey 2024-25, released by the Planning & Convergence Department ahead of the state’s annual budget, highlights robust economic growth. Odisha’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) at current prices is estimated to be ₹9.5 lakh crore in 2024-25, marking a 10% increase from ₹8.6 lakh crore in 2023-24. The real economic growth…
Bhubaneswar: Despite ongoing awareness campaigns and stringent legal measures, Odisha has recorded over 8,100 child marriages in the last six years, the Odisha Assembly was informed on Saturday. In a written response to a question raised by BJD MLA Badri Narayan Patra, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, who also holds the Women and Child Development…
Bhubaneswar: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) conducted its State Credit Seminar for the financial year 2025-26 in Bhubaneswar today, unveiling the State Focus Paper for Odisha. The paper projects an overall credit potential of ₹2,52,000 crore for the priority sector, emphasizing agriculture and allied industries. The seminar was inaugurated by Odisha’s…
Bhubaneswar: In a move to streamline the collection of cess under the Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (OB&OCWW Board), a high-level meeting was held today at Lok Seva Bhawan. Chaired by Deputy Chief Secretary-cum-Additional Chief Secretary (DC-cum-ACS), Anu Garg, IAS, the discussion focused on integrating various software platforms to ensure the seamless…
Bhubaneswar: The much-anticipated FIH Pro League kicked off today at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, marking the beginning of a thrilling international hockey spectacle that will run until February 25. Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and Sports Minister Suryabanshi Suraj graced the opening ceremony, extending their best wishes to the participating teams and boosting…
Bhubaneswar: The Electronics and Information Technology (E&IT) Department of Odisha organized a joint discussion session with NASSCOM on Friday, focusing on strengthening the state’s IT sector and fostering research and development (R&D) initiatives. Addressing the gathering, E&IT Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling highlighted the rapid growth of Odisha’s IT industry and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to…
