Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced an extension of its sponsorship for Hockey India for three additional years, extending the support until 2036. This decision was revealed by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi following a meeting with the Hockey India delegation at the State Guest House on Friday. Hockey India President Padma Dilip Tirkey and Secretary…
Bhubaneswar: The state government of Odisha celebrated the tenth International Yoga Day with a grand event at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Friday. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi led the celebrations by performing various asanas, emphasizing the importance of yoga for mental well-being and daily life. Speaking on the occasion, CM Majhi underscored the significance…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, reaffirmed the Centre’s commitment to procuring Tur, Urad, and Masur at Minimum Support Prices (MSP) to promote crop diversification and achieve self-sufficiency in pulses production. Chairing a virtual meeting with agriculture ministers from various states at Krishi Bhawan in New…
New Delhi: In a remarkable display of unity and wellness, eight lakh National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets across India celebrated the 10th International Day of Yoga by participating in yoga sessions organized by the NCC. These sessions took place at schools, colleges, and iconic locations throughout the country, reflecting the widespread enthusiasm for this ancient…
New Delhi: In a significant step towards enhancing healthcare services for Indian Haj pilgrims, Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra released a comprehensive document titled “Medical Care Arrangements for Haj Pilgrimage” today. The release was done in collaboration with the Ministry of Minority Affairs and witnessed the virtual presence of Mohammed Shahid Alam, Consulate General of…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is hosting a two-day hands-on training workshop on the e-SAKSHI Portal, aimed at revising the fund flow procedure under the Members of Parliament Local Area Development (MPLAD) Scheme. The event, held on June 20 and 21, brings together representatives from all States and Union Territories,…
Srinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a spirited gathering of citizens at Dal Lake in Srinagar today, marking the celebration of the International Day of Yoga. Despite rainy weather and a significant drop in temperature, the people of Jammu & Kashmir showcased remarkable enthusiasm and commitment, a scene the Prime Minister said would be immortalized…
Bridgetown, Barbados: India emerged victorious over Afghanistan by 47 runs in their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Super Eights clash at Bridgetown, Barbados, on Thursday. Winning the toss and opting to bat first in their Caribbean debut, India set a formidable total of 181/8 in 20 overs. Suryakumar Yadav led the charge with a…
New Delhi: In response to widespread student protests, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan addressed the ongoing controversies surrounding the NEET examination and the abrupt cancellation of the UGC NET during a press conference on Thursday. Pradhan announced the establishment of a high-level committee to reform the National Testing Agency (NTA). “The committee will make recommendations to…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar metro rail project is set to continue as per the established timeline and meet its previously set deadline, assured Krushna Chandra Mohapatra, Minister of Housing and Urban Development, during a high-level departmental meeting on Thursday. Commitment to Timely Completion Chairing the meeting, Minister Mohapatra emphasized the importance of Bhubaneswar’s development into a…
