New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today approved the proposal of the Ministry of Home Affairs for the Central Sector Scheme “National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme (NFIES)” with a total financial outlay of Rs. 2254.43 crore for the period from 2024-25 to 2028-29. The financial provisions for this…
Rayagada: A targeted diphtheria vaccination drive is set to commence in Odisha’s Rayagada district today, following a deadly outbreak in the Kashipur area that has claimed the lives of five children. Dr. Nilakantha Mishra, Director of Public Health, confirmed that there have been no new reported cases of diphtheria. “All patients in Rayagada hospital have been…
Mumbai: In a heartwarming event at the 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF), Divyang students from Sanskar Dham Vidyalaya and Victoria Memorial School for the Blind enjoyed a special screening of films interpreted in Indian Sign Language. This initiative aimed at fostering inclusivity featured episodes of “Little Krishna,” “The Crossover,” and “Jai Jagannath,” with special audio…
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…
