Odisha and Chhattisgarh Chief Ministers Discuss Mahanadi Water Dispute

Bhubaneswar: To resolve the Mahanadi water dispute, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai met with his Odisha counterpart, Mohan Charan Majhi, at Lok Seva Bhavan in Bhubaneswar. The meeting, held during Sai’s visit to Odisha, provided a platform for a crucial dialogue between the two leaders on the long-standing issue. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi…

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Odisha Emerges as a Leader in ‘Lakhpati Didi’ Initiative, Empowering Over 9.36 Lakh Women

Bhubaneswar: The ‘Lakhpati Didi’ initiative, India’s flagship program aimed at economically empowering women, has emerged as a transformative force in Odisha, placing the state second nationally in creating financially independent women entrepreneurs. With over 9.36 lakh women now earning ₹1 lakh or more annually, Odisha stands as a shining example of grassroots economic empowerment under…

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100 New Food Testing Labs to be Established with MOFPI Support, Announces Ravneet Singh Bittu

Bathinda: To enhance food safety and quality, Union Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries, Ravneet Singh Bittu, announced that the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MOFPI) will provide financial support for the establishment of 100 new NABL-accredited food testing laboratories across India in the financial year 2025-26. Bittu made the announcement while…

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India-Italy Military Cooperation Group Meeting Strengthens Bilateral Defence Ties

Rome: The 13th edition of the India-Italy Military Cooperation Group (MCG) meeting was successfully conducted from March 20-21, 2025, in Rome, Italy. The meeting was co-chaired by the Deputy Assistant Chief of Integrated Defence Staff IDC (A) from Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS), representing India, and the Deputy Head of the Strategic Direction and…

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Goa Shipyard Limited Successfully Launches ‘Tavasya’, Second Frigate of Project 1135.6

Goa: Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), one of India’s premier defence shipyards, achieved a historic milestone today with the successful launch of ‘Tavasya’, the second frigate of Project 1135.6 (Yard 1259). The launch signifies a major step forward in India’s self-reliance in warship construction, reinforcing the nation’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence manufacturing. The frigate…

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Odisha Observes World Forest Day with Renewed Commitment to Conservation

Bhubaneswar: Emphasizing the crucial role of forests in sustaining life and combating climate change, Odisha marked the state-level World Forest Day celebration at the Lok Seva Bhavan conference hall. Minister of Forest, Environment, and Climate Change, Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia, led the event as the chief guest, calling for collective efforts towards sustainable forest resource utilization,…

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East Coast Railway Becomes First Zone in India to Achieve 250 MT Freight Loading in FY 2024-25

Bhubaneswar: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has once again made history by becoming the first Railway Zone in India to achieve 250 Million Tons (MT) of originating freight in the financial year 2024-25. This landmark achievement was accomplished ahead of schedule on March 21, 2024, a full 11 days before the end of the financial…

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