RACP Adalat Continues for Second Day, Receives 256 Applications from Forest Department Employees

Bhubaneswar: The second day of the Revised Assured Career Progression (RACP) Adalat of the Forest, Environment, and Climate Change Department was held today at Aranya Bhavan Conference Hall, witnessing an overwhelming response from retired and working employees seeking redressal for their grievances. The Adalat was chaired by Additional Secretary and Chairman of the RACP Adalat…

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Former NASA Astronaut Mike Massimino Inspires PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya Students in New Delhi

New Delhi: Former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino engaged in an interactive session with students of PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya in New Delhi today, sharing his experiences in space and offering insights into the future of space exploration. During his visit, Massimino also explored the school’s advanced learning facilities, including the AR-VR Lab, Atal Tinkering Lab,…

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AWBI Organizes ‘Prani Mitra and Jeev Daya’ Awards Ceremony to Honor Animal Welfare Advocates

New Delhi: The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI), a statutory body under the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, hosted the Prani Mitra and Jeev Daya Award Ceremony at Vigyan Bhawan in the national capital. The event celebrated the efforts of individuals and organizations dedicated to animal welfare, conservation, and advocacy. Union Ministers Prof….

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India Unveils Major Maritime Initiatives to Strengthen Trade, Sustainability, and Global Competitiveness

Mumbai: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, launched a series of transformative initiatives aimed at modernizing India’s maritime infrastructure, strengthening global trade resilience, and promoting sustainability. The announcements were made during a key stakeholder meeting in Mumbai, where industry leaders and policymakers discussed opportunities emerging from the recent Union Budget for the…

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President Murmu Addresses NID Ahmedabad Convocation, Emphasizes Design for Social Change

Ahmedabad: President Droupadi Murmu graced the convocation ceremony of the National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad, where she emphasized the transformative power of design in addressing social and economic challenges. Addressing the graduating students, she highlighted how creative thinking and design interventions can enhance ease of living, particularly for underprivileged communities, without requiring significant resources….

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Foreign Tour Operators Explore Odisha’s Heritage and Natural Wonders in Familiarization Tour

Bhubaneswar: In an effort to position Odisha as a premier global travel destination, the state government has organized a familiarization tour for foreign tour operators (FTOs) as part of the 6th Odisha Travel Bazar. The initiative, jointly hosted by the Odisha Tourism Department and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), aims…

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Community Seed Festival in Nayagarh Promotes Organic Farming and Biodiversity Conservation

Nayagarh: A significant event for local farmers, the Community Seed Festival took place at Mantukhaman village under Beruhanbari Gram Panchayat in Nuagaon Block, Nayagarh. Organized by Sambhav in collaboration with a women farmers’ group, the festival brought together a wide array of community members, environmentalists, and agriculture advocates to reinforce the importance of sustainable farming…

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CBSE Confirms Odia and Other Regional Languages Will Continue in Class X Board Exams

New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has reaffirmed that Odia, along with other regional languages and subjects, will continue to be offered for the Class X board examinations in the 2025-26 academic year. This clarification comes after concerns were raised about certain languages being excluded in the draft guidelines for conducting board…

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India Successfully Tests Indigenous Naval Anti-Ship Missile from Seaking Helicopter

Bhubaneswar: The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy successfully conducted flight trials of the first-of-its-kind Naval Anti-Ship Missile (NASM-SR) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur on February 25, 2025. The missile was launched from an Indian Navy Seaking Helicopter, demonstrating its precision strike capability against maritime targets. During the…

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