Indian Women’s Hockey Team Arrives in Gaya for Bihar Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Rajgir 2024

Rajgir: The Indian Women’s Hockey Team has officially arrived in Gaya, marking the commencement of the first international hockey tournament ever hosted in the state. The Bihar Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Rajgir 2024 is set to unfold from 11 to 20 November, featuring a competitive lineup that includes defending champions India and the silver medallists…

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Gujarat Labour Secretary Dr. Vinod R. Rao Visits World Skill Center in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: During a two-day visit to Odisha, Dr. Vinod R. Rao, IAS, Secretary of the Labour, Skill Development, and Employment Department of the Government of Gujarat, toured the World Skill Center (WSC) on Monday. His visit included an exploration of the center’s state-of-the-art laboratories and interactions with students about the advanced skill courses offered at…

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GeM Revamps Platform with 170 New Seed Categories to Simplify Procurement Ahead of Cropping Season

New Delhi: To streamline access to quality agricultural and horticultural seeds, the Government e Marketplace (GeM) has introduced 170 revamped seed categories on its portal. This initiative, launched ahead of the upcoming cropping season, includes nearly 8,000 seed varieties that Central and State Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and other governing bodies can procure for distribution…

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India Elected President of International Solar Alliance Assembly; France Secures Co-Presidency

New Delhi: The seventh session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly, hosted at the iconic Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, has concluded with significant leadership appointments for the 2024-2026 period. The Republic of India was elected as the President, while the Republic of France triumphed over Grenada in the contest for Co-President. The ISA…

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FTII Student Film ‘Sunflowers Were First Ones to Know’ Heads to the 2025 Oscars

Pune: The Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) is celebrating a major achievement as its student film, Sunflowers Were First Ones to Know, directed by Chidananda S. Naik, has qualified for the 2025 Oscars in the Live Action Short Film category. This Kannada-language short, inspired by Indian folk stories, first gained international acclaim after…

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Odisha Govt and Nudge Institute Likely to Collaborate to Tackle Distress Migration

Bhubaneswar: V Sriram, Managing Director of the Nudge Institute, met with Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Empowerment, and Power, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, on Monday to discuss strategies for addressing distress migration in Odisha. The meeting also included Sushil Kumar Lohani, Principal Secretary of the Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Department, and…

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Odisha’s State Surveillance Unit Honoured for Excellence in Public Health Surveillance

Bhubaneswar: The State Surveillance Unit of the Integrated Disease Surveillance Program (IDSP), Odisha, has been recognized for its outstanding contributions to public health surveillance during the 20-year commemorative event of IDSP held in New Delhi. This accolade underscores the dedication and commitment of the team in safeguarding public health across the state. Dr. Pramila Baral,…

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Odisha to Strengthen Transparency in Paddy Procurement Process with Third-Party Audits

Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, has emphasized the need for a more transparent and simplified paddy procurement process in Odisha. To ensure transparency and curb corruption, a third-party audit of the procurement process will be conducted. The announcement came during a high-level meeting on procurement…

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