Bhubaneswar: As Odisha prepares to tackle the challenges of the upcoming monsoon season, the Department of Health and Family Welfare has intensified its efforts to prevent the spread of vector- and water-borne diseases. In a high-level review meeting held at the State Secretariat Conference Hall, Health Secretary Aswathy S. directed officials to enhance awareness campaigns and…
Bhubaneswar: The National Lakhpati Didi Conference-2025, a celebration of women’s empowerment and grassroots leadership, was held today at the Lok Seva Bhawan Convention Centre in Bhubaneswar. Organized by the Mission Shakti Department, the event witnessed enthusiastic participation from Lakhpati Didis and officials representing 25 states and Union Territories. Inaugurating the event, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan…
Puri: In a major push to modernize Indian agriculture, the Government of India today launched the ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ at the Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Sakshigopal, Puri. The initiative, aimed at directly engaging with 1.5 crore farmers across the country, was inaugurated by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan…
Alipurduar, West Bengal: In a major step towards boosting clean energy infrastructure in eastern India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today laid the foundation stone for the City Gas Distribution (CGD) Project in Alipurduar, West Bengal. The project, which also extends to Cooch Behar, aims to provide piped natural gas (PNG) to over 2.5 lakh households…
Diu: In a landmark moment for India’s renewable energy journey, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, today hailed Diu as a “national example” for clean energy adoption, noting that the district has become the first in the country to meet its entire daytime electricity demand through solar energy. During his visit to the…
New Delhi: The Indian Army contingent today departed for Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia to participate in the 17th edition of the India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT. Scheduled from May 31 to June 13, 2025, the bilateral exercise aims to strengthen defence cooperation and enhance interoperability between the armed forces of both nations in semi-urban and mountainous terrain,…
Mumbai: In a landmark step towards accelerating India’s renewable energy transition, NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL), a wholly owned subsidiary of NLC India Limited, signed a Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) with Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Technology Limited (MAHAPREIT) in Mumbai today. The agreement marks the formal establishment of a collaborative platform to develop up…
Puri: In a historic move to revolutionize Indian agriculture through scientific innovation and grassroots outreach, Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan today launched the ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ from Sakhigopal in Puri district, Odisha. The campaign, a joint initiative of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and the Indian Council of…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has added another feather to its cap as Suakati Gram Panchayat in Keonjhar district’s Banspal block has been honoured with a coveted Jury Award at the 22nd National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2025. This recognition makes Suakati one of only three local bodies in the country to be awarded in the newly introduced…
Bhubaneswar: In a decisive step toward shaping a tech-driven future, the Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Odisha Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy 2025—an ambitious initiative aimed at harnessing the potential of artificial intelligence for inclusive and transformative governance. With this policy, Odisha positions itself among the first Indian states to adopt a structured, mission-oriented approach…
