New Delhi: The Department of Food and Public Distribution, under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, has notified a significant amendment to the Vegetable Oil Products, Production and Availability (Regulation) Order, 2011 (VOPPA Order). The VOPPA Order, 2025 aims to enhance regulatory oversight, ensure transparency, and strengthen monitoring of India’s edible oil…
Bhubaneswar: India has achieved a remarkable milestone in global environmental conservation, securing the 9th position worldwide in terms of total forest area, according to the Global Forest Resources Assessment (GFRA) 2025 released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Bali. Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav shared the development on social…
New Delhi: Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh on Wednesday formally conferred the Honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army upon star javelin thrower and two-time Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra during a solemn pipping ceremony at South Block, New Delhi. Interacting with Lt Col (Hony) Neeraj Chopra and his family, Rajnath Singh hailed the ace athlete…
Dhenkanal: The 30th heritage exploration by Dhenkanal Heritage Walks (DHW) turned into a memorable cultural and historical journey as enthusiasts revisited Chitalpur, an ancient village steeped in over 1,400 years of history and renowned for its Sthambeswari (Khambeswari) shrine — once the presiding deity of the Sulki Dynasty of Kodalaka Mandala (present-day Dhenkanal and Angul)….
Bhubaneswar: The International Symposium on Shree Anna 2025 will be held on November 10 and 11, highlighting the theme “International Symposium on Shree Anna & Women’s Participation in Agricultural Heritage.” This year’s edition will feature a dedicated session on women farmers, recognizing their vital role in preserving traditional food crops and promoting sustainable agriculture. A…
Bhubaneswar: A two-day Conference of Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs), organized by the Election Commission of India (ECI), commenced today at the India International Institute of Democracy and Electoral Management (IIIDEM), New Delhi. The Chief Electoral Officer of Odisha, R.S. Gopalan, IAS, attended the conference along with Additional CEO Sushant Mishra and Deputy CEO Dr. Laxmi…
Bhubaneswar: The State-Level Kala Utsav 2025 was inaugurated on Wednesday at Government Girls’ High School, Unit-6, Bhubaneswar, celebrating the artistic brilliance of students from across Odisha. The event was inaugurated by Ananya Das, State Project Director, OSEPA, who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. In her address, Das lauded the creativity and talent of…
Bhubaneswar: A preparatory meeting on the impending rainfall was held today under the chairmanship of Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Principal Secretary of the Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment Department. The meeting was attended by Director of Agriculture Shri Shubham Saxena, IMD Director Smt. Manorama Mohapatra, and OUAT Dean Prof. Prasannajit Mishra. During the meeting, officials from…
New Delhi: Guided by the vision and inspiration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the upcoming Tribal Business Conclave 2025 embodies the spirit of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, aur Sabka Prayas’—bringing together tradition, enterprise, and innovation under one platform. Announced during the National Conclave on Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan held on October 17, 2025, the…
New Delhi: The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) organized a special event at its headquarters in New Delhi today to highlight its diverse initiatives in knowledge management, capacity building, education, and culture. On the occasion, Vibhu Nayar, Secretary, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, released a compilation of GI-tagged tribal paintings, along with specially designed…
