New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh government, hosted a briefing today for foreign journalists at Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan to highlight the spiritual, cultural, and economic significance of the upcoming Mahakumbh 2025. Senior officials from both governments emphasized the event’s global importance, projecting it as the world’s largest…
Berhampur: The annual dolphin census commenced in the Chilika Wildlife Division on Monday, following the mid-winter waterfowl count. This three-day exercise aims to assess the dolphin population in Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon, which is home to the iconic Irrawaddy dolphin. A total of 18 groups, each comprising 5–8 members, including experts from the Wildlife…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has approved a significant increase in the minimum support price (MSP) for Kharif millet under the Shree Anna Abhiyan, aiming to empower farmers and boost millet cultivation in the state. During a review meeting at Lok Seva Bhavan, chaired by Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Principal Secretary of the Department of Agriculture…
Bhubaneswar: In a major reform aligning with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, Odisha has revised the minimum age for admission to Class 1 to 6 years. This change, effective from the academic year 2025-26, is part of the state’s phased implementation of the NEP. The announcement, made through a notification dated January 20, 2025,…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to address the challenges posed by increasing vehicular traffic, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced the creation of 2,000 new traffic police posts. The decision was made during a late-night review of the state’s law and order situation, where road safety, cybercrimes, and ganja cultivation were identified as…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is set to initiate a statewide housing survey under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) – Rural, beginning January 24. Panchayati Raj Minister Rabi Narayan Naik announced on Monday that the survey aims to identify beneficiaries for the housing scheme, with provisions for both online and offline applications. Residents opting for…
Bhubaneswar: The Pathani Samanta Planetarium in Bhubaneswar is set to delight astronomy enthusiasts with a rare celestial event as six planets align in a spectacular planetary parade from January 21 to 31. The event promises a stunning visual treat, with Mars, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn visible to the naked eye, while Neptune and Uranus can…
Konark, Odisha: The third National Mining Ministers’ Conference commenced today in Konark, marking a significant step toward transforming India’s mining landscape. Organized by the Ministry of Mines in collaboration with the Odisha Government, the event brought together Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, 14 state mining ministers, senior officials, industry…
Bhubaneswar: A new report by INTACH (Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage) has shed light on the deteriorating condition of temple tanks in Bhubaneswar’s Old Town area. The report, titled Sacred Waters: Preservation Strategy for Temple Tanks, calls for immediate action to restore these heritage water bodies, which are critical to the city’s…
Bhubaneswar: The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has identified traces of lithium deposits in Nayagarh district, Odisha, marking a significant milestone in India’s quest to secure domestic sources of this critical mineral. The discovery was announced by Pankaj Kumar, Deputy Director of GSI Odisha, during a media interaction at the GSI Board meeting in Konark….
