Rajgir, Bihar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new campus of Nalanda University in Rajgir, Bihar, in a ceremony attended by eminent figures, including the Head of Missions of 17 countries. The Prime Minister also planted a sapling to commemorate the event. Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister Modi expressed his delight and gratitude, noting the…
New Delhi: India’s seafood exports reached an unprecedented volume during the financial year 2023-24, despite facing significant challenges in key export markets. The country exported 17,81,602 metric tons (MT) of seafood, valued at ₹60,523.89 crore (US$7.38 billion), marking a notable achievement for the industry. Frozen shrimp remained the top export item, both in terms of quantity…
Bhubaneswar: The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) and the Government of Odisha have jointly launched a landmark report titled ‘Disaster Resilient Power Systems for Odisha’. The report provides critical recommendations aimed at improving investments, risk-informed governance, and capacity building to enhance disaster resilience in Odisha’s power sector. The coastal regions of Odisha are frequently…
Bhubaneswar: Suryabanshi Suraj, the newly appointed Minister of Higher Education for the Government of Odisha, conducted a review meeting with the department after assuming his new role. The meeting took place at the Higher Education Department, where the Minister was briefed on various departmental activities, programs, and the performance of educational institutions across the state….
Bhubaneswar: Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, the newly appointed Minister for Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) & Public Enterprise, made a significant visit to the H&UD department at Kharabela Bhawan today. The visit marks his proactive approach towards addressing urban development issues and enhancing the operational efficiency of the department. Upon his arrival, Dr. Mahapatra was…
Bhubaneswar: The Ratna Bhandar (treasure trove) of the revered Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri is set to be opened for inspection on July 8, marking a significant event in the history of the 12th-century shrine. Speaking to the media, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) Superintendent DB Garnayak announced that the inspection will be conducted in…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), in collaboration with the Australian Government, hosted a comprehensive and productive roundtable today to discuss the learnings from the Australia-India Critical Agriculture Skills Pilot Project. The roundtable, led by Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, MSDE, and Mathew Johnston, Minister Counsellor for Education and Research at the…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Coal (MoC) has achieved an unprecedented milestone by maintaining the highest ever coal stocks at thermal power plants, ensuring a consistent power supply across the nation during the peak demand period. As of June 16, 2024, coal stocks at thermal power plants exceeded 45 million tonnes (MT), a remarkable 31.71% increase…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant administrative reshuffle, several senior officers in Odisha have been reassigned to new positions, marking a strategic move to enhance the efficiency and functioning of various departments in the state. Satish Chandra Samal, a senior private secretary from the Home Department cadre, has been appointed as the Additional Private Secretary to Chief…
New Delhi: As a precursor to the 3rd edition of World Food India, Union Minister of Food Processing Industries, Chirag Paswan, and Union Minister of State for Food Processing Industries and Railways, Ravneet Singh, launched the official website and mobile application for World Food India 2024. The launch event highlighted the significance of the upcoming…
