Bhubaneswar: In a major victory for marine conservation, the Indian Coast Guard’s (ICG) annual flagship initiative, ‘Operation Olivia,’ has helped protect a record 6.98 lakh Olive Ridley turtles during their mass nesting at the Rushikulya river mouth in Odisha in February 2025. Conducted annually from November to May, Operation Olivia has become a cornerstone of…
New Delhi: In a concerted effort to revolutionize Indian agriculture, Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers Welfare, and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan today virtually interacted with Agriculture Ministers from various states, urging their active participation in the upcoming ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’, scheduled to take place nationwide from May 29 to June 12, 2025. The…
New Delhi: In a significant step towards improving services for the global Indian diaspora, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah today launched the revamped Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Portal in New Delhi. The launch event was attended by Union Home Secretary, Director of the Intelligence Bureau, and senior officials from the…
New Delh: Marking a significant step towards digital governance and administrative transparency, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today launched the electronic Civil List, 2025, in the form of a comprehensive e-book. The list serves as a digital compendium of serving Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers across the country and represents the 70th edition of the…
Bhubaneswar: The 10th edition of Odisha Manaska, a monthly dialogue circle curated by All Things Odisha, unfolded on Sunday at the ExtraOdinari space in Saheed Nagar, Bhubaneswar. This month’s theme, “Who Are We on Screen? Shaping and Reflecting the Evolving Odia Identity Through Film,” struck a chord with cinephiles and cultural enthusiasts alike. The session brought together veteran Odia film…
New Delhi: In a proud moment for India and a shining example of youth determination, the National Cadet Corps (NCC) successfully completed its third historic expedition to Mount Everest, as a team of 10 cadets summited the world’s highest peak (8,848 metres) on May 18, 2025. The team comprised five boys and five girls, accompanied…
New Delhi: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, hailed IIT Ropar for championing the growth of Agri StartUps in smaller towns and reshaping India’s innovation landscape. Speaking at the Pragati Founder Forum, hosted by IIT Ropar and supported by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), the minister…
Bhubaneswar: In a spellbinding evening celebrating the enduring elegance of Odissi, Sṛjan – Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odissi Nrityabasa presented its annual student showcase, Upasaraṇam 2025, at Rabindra Mandap, Bhubaneswar. Aptly titled “Upasaraṇam”—moving towards excellence, the event highlighted the institution’s unwavering commitment to classical dance training, performance, and creativity since its inception in 1993. The programme…
Mumbai: In a landmark move toward gender equity in India’s maritime sector, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, unveiled the ‘Sagar Mein Samman’ (SMS) policy at the inaugural International Day for Women in Maritime celebration held in Mumbai. The policy is a major step in creating a future-ready, inclusive maritime workforce by…
New Delhi: In a major push to deepen the reach of sports across all corners of the country, the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS) has launched a comprehensive Annual Sports Calendar under the flagship Khelo India initiative. This initiative marks a strategic shift toward structured, year-round engagement with young athletes and reflects the…
