Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has set an ambitious directive to elevate Odisha to the status of a leading industrial state in India, with a strong focus on creating ample employment opportunities for the youth. The directive was issued during a review meeting of the programmes of the Industries Department and Micro, Small, and Medium…
Bhubaneswar: To enhance the educational infrastructure in Odisha, the state government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Education, to implement the Prime Minister’s School for Rising India (PM Shri) Yojana. Under the MoU, approximately 800 schools in Odisha will be transformed into PM Shri Schools, embodying the core principles of…
Wimbledon: In a thrilling display of resilience and determination, Donna Vekic secured her first Grand Slam semifinal berth at Wimbledon, marking a significant milestone in her career. The 28-year-old Croatian defeated qualifier Lulu Sun with scores of 5-7, 6-4, 6-1, making this her 43rd major tournament appearance. Vekic’s victory propels her into the semifinals at…
Bhubaneswar: In response to a surge in dengue cases, the Odisha government has initiated a comprehensive surveillance programme aimed at curbing the spread of the disease across the state. The Health Department on Tuesday issued directives to District Collectors and Municipal Commissioners to identify high-incidence areas from the past five years and conduct thorough surveys…
Bhubaneswar: Vice Chairman of the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA), Balwant Singh, along with senior BDA officials, met with Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, the newly appointed Minister of Housing & Urban Development and Public Enterprises, and Chairman of the BDA. The delegation congratulated Dr. Mahapatra on his new role and provided updates on ongoing and future projects….
New Delhi: In a significant move towards empowering rural, tribal, and farming communities, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on livelihood generation projects. The agreement was signed by Dr. N. Kalaiselvi, Director General of CSIR, and…
Moscow: In a historic ceremony held at St. Andrew Hall in the Kremlin, President of the Russian Federation, H.E. Vladimir Putin, bestowed Russia’s highest national honour, “The Order of St. Andrew the Apostle,” upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This prestigious award recognizes Prime Minister Modi’s exceptional contribution to strengthening bilateral relations between India and Russia….
Mumbai: Former India opener and mentor of IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Gautam Gambhir has been appointed as the head coach of the India Men’s senior team. The announcement was made by BCCI secretary Jay Shah on Tuesday. Gambhir will succeed Rahul Dravid, who led India to the final of the ICC World Test Championship and the 50-over World Cup in 2023, and also guided the team to victory in the T20 World Cup in 2024.
Bhubaneswar: The 4th edition of the Odisha Naval Tata Hockey Grassroots League Championship 2024 has officially commenced at the Kalinga Stadium. This event, organized by the Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High Performance Centre (HPC) in collaboration with the Sports & Youth Services Department, Government of Odisha, will run until 12 July. The championship aims to identify…
New Delhi: In a significant move towards combating tuberculosis, Prof. (Dr.) Soumya Swaminathan has been appointed as the Principal Advisor to the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare for the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) on a pro bono basis. As Principal Advisor, Dr. Swaminathan will provide expert technical advice on the overall strategy…
