Puri: As Odisha observed National Panchayati Raj Divas, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to rural transformation, declaring that “without rural development, the progress of Odisha and India is impossible.” The statement came during a grand state-level celebration in Puri on Thursday, where the Chief Minister highlighted the pivotal role of…
Bhubaneswar: In a transformative stride toward infrastructure modernization and regional development, Indian Railways has launched a massive station redevelopment initiative under the Amrit Station Scheme, targeting key railway hubs across Odisha’s KBK (Kalahandi-Balangir-Koraput) region. This ambitious project is designed to elevate railway stations in the region to international standards, equipping them with cutting-edge amenities, green…
Bhubaneswar: Marking a significant stride in Odisha’s journey towards clean and sustainable energy, the State Government has granted in-principle approval to seven renewable energy projects with a combined capacity of 149.97 MW. The projects, with a total proposed investment of ₹1,191.47 crore, were approved during the 10th Single Window Committee (SWC) meeting held under the…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards wildlife conservation and ecological preservation, the Odisha government has declared a part of Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Mayurbhanj district as a National Park. The Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department issued an official notification today marking the declaration. Spanning a total area of 2,306.61 square kilometers, STR is…
Madhubani, Bihar: On the occasion of National Panchayati Raj Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated, laid the foundation stone, and dedicated to the nation multiple development projects worth over ₹13,480 crore in Madhubani, Bihar. These projects span key sectors including electricity, railways, healthcare, and rural infrastructure, aimed at boosting Bihar’s development and creating new employment…
New Delhi: Marking a pivotal step in India’s journey towards eradicating preventable childhood diseases, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda, today virtually launched the National Zero Measles-Rubella (M-R) Elimination Campaign 2025-26. The launch coincided with the first day of World Immunization Week (April 24–30), reaffirming India’s commitment to achieving zero measles…
Bengaluru: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, and Minister of State for PMO, Dr. Jitendra Singh, on Wednesday hailed India’s first-in-human gene therapy trial for Haemophilia as a landmark achievement during his visit to BRIC-inStem, a premier research institution under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT). The trial, conducted in…
New Delhi: In a significant push toward indigenous clean air solutions, the Technology Development Board (TDB), operating under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), has extended financial assistance to M/s Urban Air Labs Private Limited, Gurugram. The funding supports their project titled “Development & Commercialization of a Made in India Efficient Wall-Mounted Air-Purification System…
New Delhi: In a major step toward digitizing athlete services and strengthening India’s sporting ecosystem, Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, on Wednesday launched the issuance of sports certificates through DigiLocker. The launch event was held at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in the national capital, where the…
Bhubaneswar, April 23, 2025: In view of the ongoing severe heatwave sweeping across the state, the Odisha Higher Education Department has announced the closure of all universities and colleges for students starting April 23, until further notice. The decision, aimed at safeguarding students from the extreme weather, was communicated through an official notification issued on…
