Odia Play ‘Septemberara 30 Dina’ Shines Light on Child Sexual Abuse

Bhubaneswar: The powerful Odia play ‘Septemberara 30 Dina,’ which addresses the grave issue of child sexual abuse, captivated audiences and urged them to break the silence surrounding this critical social problem. Produced by the Institute of Knowledge Societies, the play’s inaugural performance took place at Bhanja Kala Mandap on Friday evening, with a second show…

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Odisha Govt Appoints Housing and Urban Development Minister as Chairman for All Development Authorities

Bhubaneswar: In a significant move, the Odisha government has appointed Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra as the Chairman for all Development Authorities in the state. This decision, formalized through a notification issued by the H&UD Department on July 4, consolidates leadership under Minister Mahapatra across multiple key urban development bodies. As…

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Timely Monsoon Boosts Kharif Crops: Onion, Tomato, and Potato Sowing Increases

Bhubaneswar: Timely and abundant monsoon rains have given a significant boost to kharif crops this year, particularly benefitting key horticultural crops like onion, tomato, and potato. According to the Ministry of Agriculture’s assessment in collaboration with state governments, the targeted area for kharif sowing of these major vegetables has seen a notable increase compared to…

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MNRE Notifies Guidelines for Second Tranche of Green Hydrogen Production Incentive Scheme under SIGHT Programme

New Delhi: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has officially notified the Scheme Guidelines for the implementation of the “Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Programme – Component II: Incentive Scheme for Green Hydrogen Production (under Mode 1)- Tranche-II” on 3rd July 2024. This tranche aims to boost India’s green hydrogen production…

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Indian Railways to Manufacture 10,000 Non-AC Coaches in Next Two Years: Ashwini Vaishnaw

New Delhi: Union Minister of Railways, Information and Broadcasting, Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, reiterated Indian Railways’ commitment to providing affordable rail travel to the poor, lower-middle, and middle classes during a ceremony at Rail Bhavan today. Addressing the gathering on the occasion of signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Vaishnaw announced ambitious plans to…

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Bhubaneswar Hosts ‘Divya Kala Mela’ to Celebrate Talent of Disabled Entrepreneurs and Artists

Bhubaneswar: The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, in collaboration with the National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation (NHFDC), is hosting the “Divya Kala Mela” at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) from July 5 to July 11, 2024. This event celebrates the talent and…

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Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya and Airbus Forge Alliance to Boost Indian Aviation Sector

New Delhi: Indian Railways’ Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) Vadodara and Airbus have entered into a landmark collaboration to significantly strengthen the Indian aviation sector. Building upon the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in September 2023, a definitive agreement was signed today at Rail Bhawan, New Delhi. The agreement was inked between Rémi Maillard, President and…

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Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Launches Indo-French Initiative to Combat Fatty Liver Disease

New Delhi: Every third Indian has a fatty liver, a condition that often predates Type 2 Diabetes and other metabolic disorders, according to Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, a nationally renowned diabetologist. Dr. Singh made this statement at the launch of the Indo-French Liver and Metabolic Disease Network (InFLiMeN), a virtual node aimed at preventing…

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MoRD Partners with CESL to Launch Electric Bicycle Program for Rural Women Entrepreneurs

New Delhi: In a significant move towards empowering rural women and promoting sustainable transport, the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL). The partnership aims to facilitate the “Sustainable Transport for Rural Entrepreneurs through…

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Atal Innovation Mission Celebrates Graduation of Second Batch of Community Innovator Fellows

New Delhi: The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) at NITI Aayog celebrated a significant milestone on July 5, 2024, with the graduation of its second batch of Community Innovator Fellows (CIFs). The event also saw the launch of “Stories of Change Edition 2,” a collection highlighting individuals dedicated to making impactful changes in their communities and…

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