Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is set to introduce five additional female tigers to the Similipal Tiger Reserve in an effort to boost the park’s tiger population, Forest and Environment Minister Ganesh Ram Singh Khuntia announced on Tuesday. This initiative follows a recent release of a Royal Bengal tigress named ‘Yamuna’ from Maharashtra into the reserve….
Bhubaneswar: As Diwali approaches, the Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) has issued comprehensive guidelines for celebrating the festival responsibly, emphasizing restricted firecracker use to reduce noise and air pollution. Diwali falls on November 1 this year, and the OSPCB has set specific measures to ensure a safer, eco-friendly celebration. According to the new guidelines,…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is exploring the use of cow dung cakes as an eco-friendly alternative to firewood for cremations at Swargadwara in Puri, Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Minister Gokula Nanda Mallik announced on Tuesday. This green initiative aims to reduce environmental impact while respecting Hindu religious practices associated with achieving “moksha” (spiritual liberation)….
New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, today inaugurated the ‘Run for Unity’ event in New Delhi as part of the National Unity Day celebrations, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on October 31. The event saw the participation of several dignitaries, including Union Cabinet Ministers Manohar Lal…
New Delhi: In a significant step toward making cancer treatment more affordable, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has directed manufacturers to lower the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) of three key anti-cancer drugs: Trastuzumab, Osimertinib, and Durvalumab. This directive, issued through an official memorandum (O.M.) dated October 28, 2024, is aligned with the government’s commitment…
New Delhi: In a landmark event aligned with Dhanvantari Jayanti and the 9th Ayurveda Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched, inaugurated, and laid the foundation stone for healthcare projects totaling over Rs. 12,850 crore at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) today. These initiatives underscore the Prime Minister’s commitment to expanding quality healthcare services…
Bhubaneswar: The Women and Child Development (W&CD) Department, in collaboration with UNICEF, organized a state-level stakeholder consultation on tackling child trafficking at the State Institute of Women and Child Development in Bhubaneswar today. The consultation aimed to address the persistent issue of child trafficking in Odisha and develop collaborative strategies to prevent this crime. Deputy…
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, highlighted the transformative impact of cotton cultivation on Odisha’s agricultural sector during a workshop held at Krushi Bhavan on Monday. Addressing a gathering of farmers, scientists, and agricultural officials, Singh Deo described cotton as the “white gold” of Odisha, emphasizing…
Bhubaneswar: In a proactive move to tackle distress migration in the state, the newly formed Task Force convened its inaugural meeting to discuss measures aimed at preventing the exploitation of migrant workers and ensuring their welfare. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo at Lok Seva Bhawan…
New Delhi: In a significant step towards enhancing transparency and accountability in the food distribution sector, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and New & Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, launched the Mobile Application of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) Grievance Redressal System (FCI GRS) for rice millers today. This initiative aims…
