Sohela, Odisha: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday launched a groundbreaking initiative to provide farmers with additional input assistance of ₹800 per quintal of paddy over and above the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of ₹2,300. The program, unveiled at a ceremony in Sohela, Bargarh district, marks a significant step towards ensuring fair pricing for…
Puri: More than 20 heritage enthusiasts from across Odisha participated in the fifth edition of the Puri Heritage Walks (PHW) today, delving into the distinctive “mutt” tradition that forms a vital part of the Holy City’s religious and cultural identity. Themed “Mahodadhi Monastic Trail: Exploration of Sites Related to the Legacy of Shankaracharya Mutt &…
Udhampur: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, while chairing the DISHA (District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee) meeting, made a strong case for promoting Udhampur’s famous milk product, “Kaladi,” through value addition and innovative fusion techniques. The local delicacy, which was recently mentioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a public rally, was highlighted as a…
Mumbai: The India-Norway Business Forum, organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in collaboration with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), convened in Mumbai today, fostering dialogue between policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders to bolster trade and investment ties between the two nations. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal chaired…
Bhubaneswar: The Centre has appointed Odisha-cadre IPS officer Dhirendra Sambhaji Kutey as the Inspector General (IG) of the Border Security Force (BSF). A 1997-batch officer, Kutey will hold the position at Level-14 in the Pay Matrix, with his tenure extending up to his superannuation on February 29, 2028, or until further orders, whichever is earlier….
Adelaide: Skipper Pat Cummins used short balls to good effect and pick 5-57 in his 14 overs to set the base for Australia securing a commanding ten-wicket win over India on day three of the second Test at the Adelaide Oval on Sunday. The result also means Australia have squared the five-match series 1-1. Resuming from…
Mumbai: Noted filmmaker Subhash Ghai was admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Bandra on Saturday after complaining of speech difficulty and memory loss. “Subhash Ghai presented to the emergency department at Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre with complaints of difficulty in speaking, confusion and memory loss since one day. His past medical history was positive for Ischemic…
New Delhi: In a significant move to promote entrepreneurship among marginalized communities, the National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation (NMDFC) and the Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DICCI) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the presence of Shri Kiren Rijiju, Union Cabinet Minister of Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs. The ceremony…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to support farmers and honor its commitments to the people, the Odisha government has announced an additional input assistance of ₹800, raising the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for paddy to ₹3,100 per quintal. This landmark decision aims to benefit thousands of farmers in the state, ensuring better returns for their…
Bhubaneswar: Renowned economist and Nobel Laureate Dr. Michael Kremer, celebrated for his work on “Empirical Approaches to Alleviating World Poverty,” visited Odisha to deliver a lecture at Lok Seva Bhavan. The event, organized by the Planning and Coordination Department, brought together administrative officers, academicians, students, and researchers to engage with Dr. Kremer’s transformative ideas and…
