Bhubaneswar: In preparation for the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) 2025, the Odisha government has established a Central Command Control Centre to ensure seamless coordination and swift response during the high-profile event. The centre aims to provide timely information and assistance to the approximately 7,000 Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) expected…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step toward enhancing water access in Odisha, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Agriculture, Farmers Empowerment, and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, reviewed the progress of mega pipe water supply projects in Balangir and Sonepur districts on Saturday. The state is currently executing 20 mega pipe water supply projects in rural…
Khandwa: Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, visited the Omkareshwar Floating Solar Park in Khandwa district, Madhya Pradesh. Boasting a capacity of 600 MW, the solar park is India’s largest and one of the largest in Asia, representing a significant milestone in the country’s renewable energy journey. Sharing his experience on X (formerly…
Bhubaneswar: The Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini departed from Lyttelton Port, New Zealand, this morning at 0930 hours local time (0200 IST) to commence the third and longest leg of its historic expedition. The vessel is bound for Port Stanley in the Falkland Islands, covering an arduous journey of approximately 5,600 nautical miles (about…
Bhubaneswar: Preparations for the highly anticipated Utkarsh Odisha investment summit are in full swing, with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi reviewing a comprehensive progress report presented by the Principal Secretary of the Industries Department. During the meeting, Chief Minister Majhi stressed the importance of creating a distinctive identity for Odisha as a premier destination for…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has appointed senior IAS officer Manoj Kumar Sahoo as the Private Secretary to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, according to a notification issued by the General Administration & Public Grievances Department today. Sahoo, a 2006 batch IAS officer of the Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram, and Union Territories (AGMUT) cadre, has been…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Railways, and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, actively participated in the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC)’s Exam Warrior Art Festival, an event inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s book Exam Warriors. The festival aimed to instill positivity, confidence, and creativity among students, encouraging them to approach…
Ajmer: Union Minister for Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju today presented a sacred Chadar on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the revered shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer. The presentation was part of the annual Urs, a significant event that celebrates the teachings of the Sufi saint and serves as…
Bhubaneswar: As Bhubaneswar gears up to host the prestigious 18th edition of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) 2025, the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) is set to enliven the city with the Ekamra Utsav, a cultural extravaganza running from January 5 to January 16, 2025. This festival promises to showcase Odisha’s rich heritage, art, and culinary traditions…
Visakhapatnam: The Indian Navy successfully concluded a breathtaking Operational Demonstration (Op Demo) at the iconic Ramakrishna Beach, Visakhapatnam, showcasing its unparalleled operational excellence. The grand event was graced by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Nara Chandrababu Naidu, as the Chief Guest. It was hosted by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval…
