Bhubaneswar: Nobel Laureate and University of Chicago Professor Dr. Michael Kremer visited Krushi Bhavan in Bhubaneswar today to observe the advancements in Odisha’s agriculture sector. Recognized with the 2019 Nobel Prize in Economics for his work on reducing global poverty, Dr. Kremer praised the state’s resilience and innovative strategies in agricultural development. Dr. Kremer commended…
Rairangpur: In a significant boost to regional development, President of India, Droupadi Murmu, laid the foundation stones for several critical infrastructure projects in Rairangpur, Odisha, today. The projects include three new rail lines—Bangiriposi-Gorumahisani, Buramara-Chakulia, and Badampahar-Kendujhargarh—along with a Tribal Research and Development Centre, Dandbose Airport, and a new building for the Sub-Divisional Hospital in Rairangpur….
Panchkula, Haryana: In a landmark effort to eradicate tuberculosis (TB) in India, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda launched the intensified 100-day TB elimination campaign today. The event, held in Panchkula, Haryana, witnessed the presence of Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and Health Minister Arti Singh Rao, alongside virtual participation…
Bengaluru: In a groundbreaking discovery, astronomers have detected far ultraviolet (FUV) emissions from novae—a type of stellar explosion—during their outburst phase in the neighboring Andromeda galaxy. This marks the first time such emissions have been observed outside the Milky Way, opening new avenues to study these transient astronomical phenomena. Novae occur in binary star systems…
Bhubaneswar: A 27-member delegation of media representatives from countries such as Fiji, Indonesia, Israel, Kenya, and Malaysia participated in a meeting at Kharvel Bhawan as part of the 79th Know India Program (KIP). The event, coordinated by the Ministry of External Affairs and Odisha’s Home Department, focused on preparations for the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas…
Bhubaneswar: The 6th Odisha State Book Fair was officially inaugurated today, with around 400 stalls set up, offering a vibrant platform for literary enthusiasts and book lovers. Organized by the Department of Odia Language, Literature, and Culture, the fair features the participation of over 200 publishers and booksellers, making it one of the largest book…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan today inaugurated PMeVIDYA DTH Channel No. 31, a dedicated 24×7 platform for Indian Sign Language (ISL), at an event in New Delhi. The initiative is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to make education more inclusive and accessible. Minister of State for Skill Development and Education Jayant…
New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the establishment of 28 new Navodaya Vidyalayas (NVs) in districts currently without these residential schools. The decision, part of the Navodaya Vidyalaya Scheme, reflects the government’s commitment to expanding access to quality education for rural and underprivileged students…
New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the establishment of 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) across the country under the Civil and Defence sectors. The decision also includes the expansion of the existing Kendriya Vidyalaya in Shivamogga, Karnataka, to address the growing demand from Central…
Bhubaneswar: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the establishment of 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) across the country, with eight of them set to be built in Odisha. This initiative comes with an investment of Rs 5,872 crore, aimed at expanding access to quality education in…
