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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Indian Hockey Teams Wrap Up Bhubaneswar Leg of FIH Pro League with Strong Performances

Bhubaneswar: The Indian Men’s and Women’s Hockey teams concluded their FIH Hockey Pro League home campaign at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, showcasing commendable performances in their respective eight-match stints between February 15 and 25. The Men’s team delivered an impressive showing, securing five victories from eight matches and climbing to third place in the…

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Odisha Govt Pledges ₹10 Crore for Baba Akhandalamani Temple Development

Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to enhance religious tourism and infrastructure, the Odisha government has allocated ₹10 crore for the development of the historic Baba Akhandalamani Temple at Aradi in Bhadrak district. The announcement was made by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivaratri. Earlier in the day, Deputy CM…

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President Murmu Attends Mass Wedding Ceremony in Chhatarpur, Emphasizes Women-Led Development

Chhatarpur: President of India, Droupadi Murmu, graced a grand Mass Wedding ceremony organized by Bageshwar Jan Seva Samiti at Gadha, Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, today. The event, held to support and celebrate the union of newlywed couples, witnessed a large gathering of dignitaries, community leaders, and families. Addressing the gathering, President Murmu highlighted the country’s transition…

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