Bhubaneswar: Around 5,000 chickens were culled at a poultry farm in the Pili area of Puri district after bird flu was confirmed in the region. A special Rapid Response Team (RRT) initiated the culling operation in Abalpur near Pipili, the epicenter of the outbreak. Additional Director of Animal Disease Control, Dr. Jagannath Nanda, reported that…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to advance women empowerment, the Odisha government, in collaboration with the central government, has honored 1 lakh self-help group (SHG) members as “Lakhpati Didis” under the ambitious Lakhpati Didi programme. This recognition celebrates the exceptional contribution of these women to entrepreneurship and community development. The Lakhpati Didi programme aims to support…
Berhampur/Bhubaneswar: The Institute of Driving Training and Research in Berhampur marked its first anniversary with a ceremony held at its Palur Hills-based facility. Odisha’s Commerce and Transport Minister, Bibhuti Bhushan Jena, attended as the Chief Guest, highlighting the state’s efforts to reduce road accidents through driver training initiatives like the SuVahak program. Minister Jena praised the…
Bhubaneswar – In response to the alarming rise in elephant deaths across Odisha, the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) has called for an urgent performance report from wildlife protection squads deployed throughout the state. The move comes after over 40 elephant fatalities were reported in the current fiscal year, raising concerns about the effectiveness…
New Delhi: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh chaired a pivotal bilateral meeting on US-India Civil Nuclear Commerce at Prithvi Bhavan, marking a significant deepening of cooperation between the two nations in science, technology, and clean energy. The meeting highlighted the growing partnership in critical sectors, from space exploration to clean energy technologies, which are vital for…
Sydney, Australia: The 10th round of negotiations for the India-Australia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) was held from August 19-22, 2024, in Sydney, covering key areas such as Goods, Services, Digital Trade, Government Procurement, Rules of Origin, and Agri-tech. The talks marked a crucial step toward finalizing the agreement, with intense discussions aimed at narrowing differences…
Paris, France: Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was arrested by French police at Le Bourget airport near Paris on Saturday for failing to take adequate measures to prevent the criminal use of the messaging platform. Durov, who arrived from Baku, Azerbaijan, is expected to appear in court on Sunday, according to AFP. An arrest warrant was…
Memphis, Tennessee: Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh, during his official tour of the United States, visited the William B. Morgan Large Cavitation Channel (LCC) at the Naval Surface Warfare Centre (NSWC) in Memphis. The LCC is recognized as one of the most advanced water tunnel facilities globally, used for testing submarines, torpedoes, naval surface ships, and…
Jalgaon, Maharashtra: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today participated in the Lakhpati Didi Sammelan, where he awarded certificates and felicitated 11 lakh women who have recently achieved the status of ‘Lakhpati Didis’. The event, held in Jalgaon, celebrated the success of the initiative that has helped over one crore women become financially independent since its inception….
Thulusdhoo, Maldives: In a groundbreaking achievement for Indian surfing, the national team has secured its first-ever quotas for the upcoming Asian Games 2026, with one spot each in the men’s and women’s categories. This historic feat was accomplished at the Asian Surfing Championships 2024, where Indian surfers earned their spots based on cumulative ranking points. Kishore…
