Mumbai: Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, and the Maharashtra Film, Stage & Cultural Development Corporation Limited (MFSCDCL), Mumbai, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to advance skill development in the film, media, and entertainment sectors across Maharashtra. The MoU was exchanged between Swati Mhase-Patil, Managing Director of MFSCDCL, and Dhiraj Singh, Vice…
Bhubaneswar: With Odisha witnessing 16% above-normal monsoon rainfall so far this year, agriculture officials are optimistic about a promising Kharif season, particularly for water-intensive crops like paddy, cotton, and potato. The assessment came during a review meeting of the Crop Weather Watch Group Committee held at Krushi Bhavan on Monday. The meeting was chaired by…
Nuapada: Reaffirming its commitment to equitable healthcare delivery, the Odisha Government on Monday dispatched a high-level team of medical specialists from SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack, to Nuapada district under the Mukhyamantri Bayu Swasthya Seva Scheme (MBSSS). The expert team arrived with essential equipment and medicines and will remain stationed at the District Headquarters…
New Delhi: Citing medical advice and health-related issues, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from his constitutional post on Monday, marking a rare mid-term exit from one of the highest offices in the country. Dhankhar submitted his resignation letter to President Droupadi Murmu, with immediate effect. The move is in accordance with Article 67(a) of the…
Bhubaneswar : The Ministry of Tourism has reiterated its support for the development of tourism infrastructure in Odisha under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme, aimed at promoting sustainable and inclusive tourism across the country. Responding to a question in the Lok Sabha, Union Minister for Tourism and Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, informed that the ministry has…
Bhubaneswar: With the Kharif season underway, the Odisha government has intensified efforts to ensure timely and adequate availability of fertilizers across the state. A high-level review meeting chaired by Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment Department Principal Secretary Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee was held today at Krushi Bhavan to assess the current supply situation and chalk out…
New Delhi : In a significant step towards aligning India’s scientific ambitions with its Vision 2047, the Government’s flagship BioE3 Policy—short for Biotechnology for Economy, Environment & Employment—was at the heart of a high-level inter-ministerial review held in the national capital today. The meeting, chaired by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, brought together senior officials…
New Delhi: Marking a major overhaul of India’s maritime legal framework, the Rajya Sabha on Friday passed the ‘Bills of Lading, 2025’, replacing a 169-year-old colonial-era law with a streamlined, globally aligned statute. The bill, which had earlier secured the Lok Sabha’s approval, now awaits Presidential assent to become law. The bill, introduced by Union…
New Delhi: India’s river cruise tourism sector is witnessing strong growth, with the number of voyages on National Waterways rising from 371 in 2023–24 to 443 in 2024–25—an impressive 19.4% increase. The upward trend signals the growing popularity of inland waterways as a viable and scenic mode of travel, while also reflecting improved infrastructure and…
New Delhi: To strengthen public participation and investment in tribal development, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) today organised the Delhi Chapter of Adi Shapath—a half-day interactive session with stakeholders working towards the upliftment of tribal communities across India. The event was held at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in the national capital. More than 20 stakeholders,…
