Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Hockey Team etched its name in history by winning the gold medal at the 14th Hockey India Senior Men’s National Championship. The team delivered a stellar performance, defeating Team Haryana 5-1 in the final held at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai. Sports Minister Suryabanshi Suraj, along with Principal Secretary of…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has unveiled an ambitious plan to establish milk procurement centres in every panchayat under the Kheera Dhara Mission, aimed at providing a convenient platform for farmers to sell milk locally. Fisheries and Animal Husbandry Minister Gokulanand Mallik announced the initiative following a review meeting of the Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’…
Bhubaneswar: To foster an inclusive and supportive workplace environment, Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister, Pravati Parida, inaugurated newly installed sanitary napkin vending and disposal machines at Loka Seva Bhawan today. These installations aim to enhance hygiene and convenience for women employees and visitors at the premises. During the inauguration, the Deputy Chief Minister engaged with female…
Debrigarh: The Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha has successfully conducted its first-ever census of Indian Bison, also known as Gaur, on November 12 and 13, 2024. The census revealed a robust population of 659 Gaurs, including 210 juveniles, making up 30% of the total count. This high percentage of young individuals indicates a thriving and…
Panaji: The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is once again setting benchmarks in celebrating cinematic innovation by recognizing the growing influence of OTT platforms. With its Best Web Series (OTT) Award, introduced in the 54th edition, IFFI continues to honor storytelling excellence in the digital realm. Record Surge in Submissions This year, the…
Jhansi (Uttar Pradesh): At least 10 children were killed in a fire that broke out at a hospital in Uttar Pradesh’s Jhansi district on Friday evening, officials said. The fire, possibly due to a short circuit, broke out in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of the Maharani Laxmibai Medical College in Jhansi. According to hospital…
Tokyo: The Governments of India and Japan signed a Memorandum of Implementation (MoI) for the co-development of the Unified Complex Radio Antenna (UNICORN) mast for the Indian Navy. The signing ceremony took place at the Embassy of India in Tokyo on November 15, 2024, with Sibi George, Ambassador of India to Japan, and Ishikawa Takeshi,…
Jeddah: Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Anupriya Singh Patel, addressed the 4th Ministerial High-Level Global Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the urgent need for a “One Health” approach to combat the growing global health threat. Themed ‘From Declaration to Implementation – Accelerating Actions Through Multisectoral Partnerships…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Jitan Ram Manjhi, inaugurated the “MSME Pavilion” at Hall No. 6 of the 43rd India International Trade Fair (IITF) in New Delhi today. Accompanied by Dr. Rajneesh, Additional Secretary & Development Commissioner (MSME), and other senior ministry officials, the Minister highlighted the government’s commitment…
Cuttack: The iconic Bali Jatra, celebrating Odisha’s rich maritime legacy, was inaugurated today by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, alongside Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida. The grand event, held along the Mahanadi riverbanks, has expanded its appeal this year with international participation and innovative attractions. Spread across 32 acres, the fair features over 2,500 stalls…
