India Responds with Precision: Raksha Mantri Lauds Armed Forces for ‘Operation Sindoor’ and Dedicates 50 Strategic BRO Projects to the Nation

New Delhi: In a firm response to recent terrorist violence, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh today declared that ‘Operation Sindoor’ was India’s rightful answer to attacks on its soil, carried out with precision, precaution, and compassion. Speaking at the 66th Raising Day celebrations of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) at the Manekshaw Centre in Delhi Cantonment,…

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Cabinet Approves ₹11,828 Cr Expansion Plan for Five New IITs to Boost Capacity and Research Infrastructure

New Delhi: In a significant move to scale up India’s premier engineering institutions, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today approved the Phase-B infrastructure expansion of five newly established Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) located in Andhra Pradesh (IIT Tirupati), Kerala (IIT Palakkad), Chhattisgarh (IIT Bhilai), Jammu & Kashmir (IIT Jammu), and…

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Cabinet Approves ₹60,000 Crore Scheme to Transform ITIs and Set Up National Centres of Excellence for Skilling

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the National Scheme for Industrial Training Institute (ITI) Upgradation and the establishment of five National Centres of Excellence (NCOEs) for Skilling. The ambitious initiative will be implemented as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, with an overall outlay of ₹60,000 crore, combining contributions from…

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India Launches ‘Operation Sindoor’ Targeting Terror Infrastructure Across LoC

New Delhi: In a decisive response to the recent Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian Armed Forces have launched a precision military operation titled ‘Operation Sindoor’, targeting terrorist infrastructure located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). According to official sources, a total of nine terrorist sites were struck in a focused, measured, and non-escalatory…

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Odisha’s Go-Palan Yojana Gains Momentum with High Milk-Yielding Cow Induction, Empowering Dairy Farmers

Bhubaneswar: The Go-Palan Yojana (GPY), launched under the Mukhyamantri Kamdhenu Yojana (MKY) to revolutionize dairy farming in Odisha, has recorded significant initial success. In the last three months alone, around 1,000 high milk-yielding cows have been inducted into the state, signaling rapid progress in enhancing rural livelihoods through improved dairy productivity. The program facilitates the…

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Odisha Collaborates with AMNEX to Harness AI for Smarter, Proactive Farming

Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards digital transformation in agriculture, AMNEX, a technology firm specializing in artificial intelligence for geographic agricultural data analysis, has proposed to provide advance, data-driven information to farmers in Odisha. The initiative was presented to Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo during a high-level meeting at the…

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Odisha Launches “Mother’s Day Selfie Contest” Ahead of May 11 Celebrations

Bhubaneswar: The Women and Child Development (WCD) Department of Odisha has launched a “Mother’s Day Selfie Contest” ahead of the global Mother’s Day celebration on May 11, 2025. The campaign was officially flagged off by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida and will run from May 6 to May 10. Encouraging public participation, the contest invites…

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Biju Patnaik to Be Honoured by Russian Embassy on 80th Victory Day Celebration

Bhubaneswar: In a rare international tribute, the Russian Embassy in New Delhi will honour legendary freedom fighter and former Odisha Chief Minister Biju Patnaik for his heroic contributions during World War II. The felicitation will be part of the 80th Victory Day celebration on May 9, which commemorates the Soviet Union’s historic triumph over Nazi…

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Odisha Tourism Wins ‘Best Public Sector Stall’ at GITB 2025, Showcases Global Aspirations

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Tourism bagged the coveted “Best Stall in the Public Sector Category” at the Great Indian Travel Bazaar (GITB) 2025, held in Jaipur, marking a significant leap in the state’s positioning as an emerging powerhouse on the national and global tourism landscape. The award, jointly presented by FICCI and the Ministry of Tourism, Government…

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Odisha Prioritizes Fire Safety in Hospitals: Health Secretary Directs Immediate Action Across State Facilities

Bhubaneswar: In a significant push to strengthen fire safety in government-run health facilities, Odisha Health and Family Welfare Secretary Aswathy S conducted a high-level review meeting at Lokseba Bhawan, directing urgent corrective actions and structural reforms to prevent fire-related hazards in hospitals across the state. Focusing on areas most vulnerable to electrical mishaps, Secretary Aswathy…

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