Baripada: Tigress Zeenat, who strayed from Odisha’s Similipal Tiger Reserve and ventured into the forests of West Bengal, was tranquilized on Sunday afternoon in Bankura district’s Gopalpur forest. Efforts are now underway to transport her safely back to Odisha, officials said. The operation, led by a joint team from Odisha and West Bengal’s Forest Departments,…
Rourkela: The much-anticipated Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 season began with an electrifying match at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela. Delhi SG Pipers edged out Gonasika in a tightly contested penalty shootout after the teams were locked at 2-2 during regulation time. Argentina’s Tomas Domene (5’, 39’) starred for Delhi SG Pipers…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed officials to complete the assessment of crop damage caused by unseasonal rains and identify affected farmers by December 30. In a review meeting held at Lok Seva Bhavan today, the Chief Minister emphasized the need for meticulous efforts to ensure that no farmer is left out of…
Bhubaneswar: In a heartfelt call for environmental consciousness, three prominent Odisha Ministers have urged the public to replace flower bouquets with potted plants as New Year gifts. This initiative, championed by the Bakul Foundation, aims to blend climate action with cultural practices and foster a sustainable future. Speaking at a press conference organized by the…
Bhubaneswar: The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) Chairman and Managing Director, Lalit Gupta, met Odisha Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, at Lokseva Bhavan today. The meeting focused on critical issues concerning cotton production, procurement, and market facilities in the state. During the discussions, Gupta…
Bhubaneswar: Zeenat, a tigress who wandered nearly 200 kilometers from Odisha’s Similipal Tiger Reserve to West Bengal’s Bandwan forest, has been located in an open area near a dam, making tranquillisation efforts more feasible. Prem Kumar Jha, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife), Odisha, shared the update on the tigress, who had traveled extensively since…
Bhubaneswar: The three-day National Conference on Advancements in Materials Chemistry, organized by the Orissa Chemical Society (OCS), commenced today at the Odisha University of Technology and Research (OUTR). The event was inaugurated by Odisha’s Minister for Science and Technology, Krushna Chandra Patra, who highlighted the pivotal role of chemistry in scientific progress and emphasized the…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has extended the tenure of Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja for one year, effective from January 1, 2025. The extension, approved by the Appointment Committee of the Cabinet, comes ahead of major events like the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas from January 8 to 10 and Utkarsh Odisha from January 28 to 29….
Port Louis, Mauritius: Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sarvekshak arrived at Port Louis, Mauritius, on December 26, 2024, to conduct a Joint Hydrographic Survey in collaboration with Mauritian authorities. The ship was warmly received by Shri Anurag Srivastava, High Commissioner of India to Mauritius, Capt. CG Binoop, Commandant of the Mauritius National Coastguard, and other military…
New Delhi: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has forged a strategic partnership with boAt, a leading Indian brand in the audio and wearables market, to bolster innovation and provide targeted support for DPIIT-recognized startups. The collaboration particularly aims to benefit startups in the direct-to-consumer (D2C) and manufacturing sectors. The alliance…
