Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi convened a high-level review meeting to assess the damage caused by heavy rainfall, following a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal. The meeting focused on the severe impact of waterlogging and traffic disruptions in various parts of the state, particularly in the Koraput and Malkangiri districts. Revenue…
Bhubaneswar: The former royals of Odisha and owners of heritage properties are calling for a revamp of the state’s tourism policy to include palace tourism as a key attraction. At the annual meeting of the Association of Heritage Palaces of Odisha held in Bhubaneswar on Sunday, heritage property owners expressed the need for a structured…
Bhubaneswar: The President of the International Hockey Federation (FIH), Tayyab Ikram, met with Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today to discuss Odisha’s contribution to global hockey and future collaborative efforts to strengthen hockey development in the state. The discussions centered on advancing infrastructure, enhancing grassroots programs, and preparing for upcoming international tournaments in Odisha….
Bhubaneswar: The Revenue and Disaster Management Minister, Suresh Pujari, conducted a review on Tuesday of the ongoing response measures taken due to the deep depression over the Bay of Bengal. The meeting, held in the presence of Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) Deoranjan Kumar Singh, Additional DG Sanjay Kumar, and other senior officials, addressed the state’s…
Mumbai:The India-UAE relationship will emerge as the defining partnership of the coming decade, said Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal at the UAE-India Business Forum held in Mumbai today. The event was attended by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and His Excellency Dr. Thani bin…
California: In a monumental leap for space exploration, SpaceX launched the Polaris Dawn mission aboard its Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Tuesday. This mission marks a significant milestone in commercial spaceflight, with plans for the first-ever spacewalk conducted by a commercial crew. The five-day mission will push boundaries, aiming…
Bhubaneswar: In line with Indian Railways’ ambitious plan to upgrade key stations nationwide, significant yard restructuring work has commenced at Sambalpur Railway Station, a major hub under the East Coast Railway (ECoR) zone. This modernization initiative is set to enhance operational efficiency, improve train management, and cater to growing passenger and logistics demands in the…
Patna: Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh inaugurated the National Workshop on Socially Just and Socially Secured Panchayats at the Gyan Bhawan, Samrat Ashok Convention Centre in Patna today. Organized by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj in collaboration with the Government of Bihar, the three-day workshop, running from September 10 to September 12,…
New Delhi: The market potential for social enterprises in India is projected to reach US$ 8 billion (€ 7 billion) by next year, according to Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas. Speaking at the 15th Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award – India 2024 ceremony today, Puri highlighted the growing investor…
New Delhi: Union Rural Development and Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan today chaired a video conference with Rural Development Ministers from various states to finalize preparations for a significant event under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G). The highlight of the event, to be held on September 15 in Jamshedpur (Jharkhand), will…
