Moragudi, Andhra Pradesh: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, and Minister of State for the PMO, Dr. Jitendra Singh, underscored the pivotal role of “women-led development” in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s governance agenda during his visit to YSR Kadapa district under the Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP). Addressing a gathering…
Bhubaneswar: In a landmark development for the Indian mining sector, the CSIR-Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research (CSIR-CIMFR) has successfully conducted India’s first trial blast using the Dozer Push Mining Method, integrating advanced digital technologies. The trial was carried out at the PEKB (Parsa East and Kanta Basan) Coal Mine, operated by M/s Adani…
Rourkela: UP Rudras maintained their unbeaten streak with a commanding 3-0 victory over Soorma Hockey Club in the Hero Hockey India League 2024-25 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela today. The game began with UP Rudras taking control from the outset, applying relentless pressure on Soorma Hockey Club’s defence. In just the second…
Bhubaneswar: In a landmark initiative to bolster financial inclusion and empower women entrepreneurs, Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Mission Shakti Department, Women and Child Development, and Tourism, Pravati Parida, chaired a high-level meeting with representatives from leading banks in the state. The meeting focused on advancing credit linkage for Self-Help Groups (SHGs), supporting…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is gearing up to transform its healthcare landscape with the launch of the National Digital Health Mission. Announced by Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling, this initiative will provide citizens with a centralized platform to access their complete medical history, simplifying healthcare processes and improving treatment outcomes. Central to this groundbreaking initiative is the introduction…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment (SJ&E), Dr. Virendra Kumar, led a crucial stakeholder meeting today, focusing on the welfare and development of De-notified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Communities (DNT). The event witnessed the participation of Minister of State for SJ&E, Ramdas Athawale, along with senior officials from the Department of Social Justice…
Bhubaneswar: In a heartfelt gesture to honor the sacrifices of the nation’s freedom fighters, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a substantial increase in their monthly pensions at the All India Freedom Fighters Day Festival held in the capital today. The revised pension scheme significantly enhances the financial support provided to those who participated in…
Bhubaneswar: The Department of Agriculture & Farmers Empowerment, Government of Odisha, is set to host “Krushi Odisha 2025,” a three-day flagship agricultural event from January 3 to 5 at the Biju Patnaik Playground, Baramunda, Bhubaneswar. This highly anticipated event will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, with Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports today announced the recipients of the prestigious National Sports Awards 2024, with Gukesh D., the youngest-ever World Chess Champion, leading the honorees for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. Joining Gukesh are three other celebrated athletes: Harmanpreet Singh, the captain of the Indian men’s hockey…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s capital is set to host the much-anticipated State-Level Adivasi Mela 2025, a celebration of tribal heritage and culture that promises to transport visitors to a traditional tribal village. Scheduled to run from January 5 to January 16 at the Unit-3 IDCO Exhibition Ground. This year’s fair holds special significance as it coincides with…
