New Delhi: In a proud moment for India, the Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, felicitated the Indian men’s and women’s Kho Kho teams for their historic victories in the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup. The felicitation ceremony took place in New Delhi following their triumphs over…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to strengthen the cooperative sector and support rural communities, the Odisha government has established 1,542 new Primary Agricultural Cooperatives (PACS) and Large Tribal Multipurpose Cooperative Societies (LAMPCS). These cooperatives aim to empower farmers and marginalized groups through collective efforts and economic support. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has approved the…
Bhubaneswar: A three-day national workshop on the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020 began today at Lokseva Bhavan, focusing on its implementation in Odisha. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and State School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond were among the prominent attendees who shared their perspectives on the transformative policy….
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the Bagchi Karunashraya Palliative Care Centre today, a 110-bed facility offering free care for terminally ill cancer patients. Established through the efforts of the Bangalore Hospice Trust’s Karunashraya institution and philanthropic contributions from Sushmita and Subroto Bagchi, the center aims to provide compassionate care and foster research in…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State NSS Awards Ceremony for the year 2023-24 was held today under the auspices of the Higher Education Department, honoring 20 individuals and units for their remarkable contributions to social service. The awards recognized 12 volunteers, three program officers, and three NSS units for their exceptional efforts in advancing the objectives of…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced a significant increase in the transportation rate for grains such as rice and wheat under the Supplementary Nutrition Programme, raising the maximum price per quintal from ₹75 to ₹150. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi approved the proposal, according to a press release from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO). The…
Bhubaneswar: The budget session of the 17th Odisha Assembly is scheduled to commence on February 17, 2025, with the Governor’s address. On the same day, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will present the State Budget for the financial year 2025-26 in the House. According to the schedule released by the Assembly Secretariat, the session will…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) conducted a public hearing today with landowners from Andharua and Daspur areas to discuss the draft Town Planning (TP) Scheme-8. This initiative is part of the city’s efforts to develop its inner ring road and enhance peri-urban infrastructure. Landowners from the designated mouzas actively participated in the meeting, offering…
New Delhi: In a significant boost to India’s defense capabilities and the Make-in-India initiative, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with the Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF), a unit of Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited (AVNL), for the procurement of 47 Tank-72 Bridge Laying Tanks (BLTs). The agreement, valued at ₹1,560.52 crore, was signed…
Hyderabad: The Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL), a Hyderabad-based unit of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has achieved a significant milestone in hypersonic technology with the successful ground test of an Active Cooled Scramjet Combustor. This 120-second test, a first in India, underscores the nation’s growing capabilities in developing advanced hypersonic missiles….
