New Delhi: In a groundbreaking move towards digital transformation in rural India, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) unveiled its pavilion at the 43rd India International Trade Fair (IITF) on November 14, 2024. The initiative, marking a significant stride toward the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, was inaugurated by Vivek Bharadwaj, Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati…
Noida: “Energy today has become the spinal cord for economic growth and development,” remarked Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas, at the inauguration of GEO India 2024, South Asia’s premier Geosciences Conference and Exhibition, held in Greater Noida. Addressing an audience of industry leaders, geoscientists, and policymakers, Puri underscored India’s growing energy…
Mumbai: Reliance Foundation’s much-loved Kahani Kala Khushi initiative is back, spreading joy and inspiration among children from disadvantaged communities. Launched on Children’s Day, this year’s program aims to engage around 22,000 children across schools and Anganwadi centres through storytelling, art, and games over the next few weeks. The initiative began with a vibrant event at…
Bhubaneswar: In a heartwarming celebration of Children’s Day, the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), in collaboration with the Punjabi Arya Sanatan Biradari, organized an enriching day trip for over 150 schoolchildren to the Odisha State Museum. The event aimed to introduce the young minds to the state’s rich cultural and historical…
Bhubaneswar: Sports and Youth Service Department of Odisha government honored 129 athletes with a total cash reward of ₹17,83,500 in recognition of their exceptional performances at national and international events. The athletes, representing various disciplines including Kho Kho, Wushu, Karate, Pencak Silat, Para athletics, Baseball, Taekwondo, Deaf Cricket, Ju-Jitsu, Wheelchair Fencing, Para Swimming, Weightlifting, Swimming,…
Bhubaneswar: In a continued effort to strengthen the tiger population at Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR), the Odisha Forest Department has successfully brought a second tigress, named Ganga, from Maharashtra’s Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR). Following the recent relocation of tigress Jamuna in October 27, this translocation aims to enhance genetic diversity within Similipal’s tiger community. Ganga…
Bhubaneswar: In a major achievement, 24 coastal villages from Odisha have been officially recognized as Tsunami Ready by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). This recognition, announced at the 2nd Global Tsunami Symposium in Indonesia on November 11, 2024, underscores Odisha’s commitment to disaster preparedness and its…
Bhubaneswar: To improve the nutrition of school children across Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi declared an increase of ₹1 in the daily midday meal value under the Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman Yojana (PM Poshan). This decision, benefiting over 43 lakh students in more than 50,000 government and government-aided schools in the state, will…
Bhubaneswar: Renowned writer, director, and theatre personality Ananta Mohapatra has been chosen to receive the prestigious Mohan Sundar Dev Goswami Award for his lifetime contribution to the Odia film industry. Mohapatra, who has made remarkable contributions to the cultural landscape of Odisha, will be honored for the year 2020. The announcement was made by Culture…
Bhubaneswar: The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Odisha has announced the schedule for the 2025 High School Certificate (HSC) Examination, set to begin on February 21, 2025, and conclude on March 6, 2025. The exams will be conducted daily from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM, with the exception of Mathematics, which will run until 11:45 AM….
