Guwahati: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, unveiled a significant policy for Cargo Promotion – ‘Jalvahak’ – aimed at incentivising the movement of long-haul cargo via National Waterways 1 (river Ganga), National Waterways 2 (river Brahmaputra), and National Waterways 16 (river Barak) today. Sonowal flagged off cargo vessels – MV…
Jagdalpur: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah attended the closing ceremony of the Bastar Olympics as the chief guest today in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh. The event was graced by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma, and several other dignitaries. Amit Shah began his address by highlighting the historic…
Raipur: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah presented the prestigious ‘President’s Colour’ to the Chhattisgarh Police today, marking the commencement of his visit to the state. The ceremony, held at a grand event in Raipur, was attended by several dignitaries, including Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Deputy Chief Minister Vijay…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Society of the Americas (OSA), a prominent organization of Non-Resident Odias (NROs) in the United States, is gearing up to host the ‘2024 Odisha Public Library Conference’ in Bhubaneswar. The conference, organized under the OSA Odisha Public Library Initiative (OPLI), aims to foster awareness and discussions on the role of modern public…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has unveiled a major development initiative for Malkangiri district, announcing the establishment of a Rs 4,000 crore cement factory. This project is poised to provide employment opportunities for around 2,000 educated youth in the district, marking a significant step toward boosting the local economy. During his visit to Malkangiri,…
Bhubaneswar: The second meeting of the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) High Power State Committee was held on Friday, under the chairmanship of Development Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary, Anu Garg. The meeting focused on evaluating the progress and financial performance of RIDF-funded projects in Odisha. The committee reviewed the expenditure incurred on projects listed…
Hyderabad: The Air Force Academy (AFA) Dundigal witnessed a momentous occasion today as 204 flight cadets, including 178 men and 26 women, were commissioned into the Indian Air Force (IAF) during the prestigious Combined Graduation Parade (CGP). The event marked the culmination of rigorous pre-commissioning training for the cadets in Flying and Ground Duty branches. Air…
Jakarta: Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) of India, began a four-day official visit to Indonesia today, aimed at deepening bilateral defence ties under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The visit, running from December 15 to 18, focuses on enhancing naval cooperation and strengthening maritime security collaboration between the two nations. Admiral Tripathi…
New Delhi: National Energy Conservation Day 2024 was commemorated with a grand function at Vigyan Bhawan, graced by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. The event highlighted the critical role of energy conservation in shaping a sustainable future and honored exceptional contributions to energy efficiency. Addressing the gathering, Vice President Dhankhar emphasized the collective responsibility toward resource…
Bhubaneswar: The paddy procurement process for the current Kharif season is in full swing across Odisha, with registered farmers receiving a minimum support price (MSP) of ₹2,300 per quintal along with an additional ₹800 as input assistance. The state government has implemented stringent measures to prevent paddy from other states from infiltrating Odisha’s mandis. To…
