Bhubaneswar: Odisha State Cabinet has approved the implementation of the state’s flagship maternity benefit scheme ‘MAMATA’ in convergence with the Central government’s ‘Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana’ (PMMVY). The unified scheme will operate under the co-branded title ‘MAMATA-PMMVY’ from April 1, 2025. Under the revised scheme, financial assistance will be extended to pregnant and lactating…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha State Cabinet has approved a historic decision to introduce 11.25% reservation in admissions for students belonging to Socially and Economically Backward Classes (SEBC) in state public universities and government-aided higher secondary and higher education institutions. The new reservation policy will be effective from the academic year 2025–26. The move is aimed at enhancing…
New Delhi: Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI) on Wednesday. The oath of office was administered by President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremonial event held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the national capital. Justice Gavai will serve as CJI for a tenure exceeding six months, with his…
Bhubaneswar: A two-day workshop and review meeting for field officers of the Department of Handloom, Textiles, and Handicrafts began today in Bhubaneswar, with a strong focus on strengthening Odisha’s rich tradition of handloom and handicrafts, and uplifting the lives of weavers, artisans, and silk farmers across the state. Inaugurating the event, Pradeep Bal Samanta, Minister…
Bhubaneswar: Emphasizing the state’s commitment to a sustainable future, Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, today announced that the state will soon unveil a dedicated Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy to accelerate the adoption of green energy and reduce carbon emissions. Addressing a meeting held at the conference hall of Lok…
Dehradun: In a significant development for India’s space surveillance capabilities, the Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), Nainital—an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST)—has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Instruments Research & Development Establishment (IRDE), Dehradun, a key laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)….
New Delhi: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today declared India as the emerging global biotech destination, while addressing the 31st Board Meeting of Governors of the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) in New Delhi. Representatives from over 60 countries participated in the prestigious gathering that showcased India’s rapid strides in biotechnology and…
New Delhi: In a landmark move to combat industrial carbon emissions and advance India’s net-zero ambitions, the Department of Science and Technology (DST) has announced the establishment of five Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) testbeds in the cement sector. This initiative, the first of its kind in the country, aims to create a research and…
New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has announced the launch of its 11th annual Short Film Competition, inviting entries from citizens across the country to creatively depict various aspects of human rights. The last date for submission of entries is August 31, 2025. Launched in 2015, this unique initiative aims to…
Puri: The holy town of Puri witnessed a vibrant literary evening on Sunday as the Odia short story collection ‘Unmilana’, co-authored by Prasanta Mishra (Pundarika) and Kumar Aurojyoti (Ambarisa), was officially launched. Published by Astitva Prakashan, the anthology was introduced to readers in a grand event marked by thoughtful discussions and cultural performances. The occasion…
