Noida: Union Minister for Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the SARAS Ajeevika Mela 2025 at Noida Haat, Uttar Pradesh, via video conferencing today. The event was attended by Union Ministers of State for Rural Development, Dr. Chandrasekhar Pemmasani and Kamlesh Paswan, who highlighted the Mela’s crucial role in empowering rural women entrepreneurs and promoting…
New Delhi: In a strategic push to transition from a Business-to-Consumer (B2C) to a Business-to-Business (B2B) model for tribal marketing, the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Ltd (TRIFED), under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, has entered into key partnerships with the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) and the Himachal Pradesh Horticultural Produce…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant initiative to bolster joint operational capabilities, Headquarters Southern Air Command, in collaboration with the Centre for Air Power Studies (CAPS), hosted a seminar on “Synergising Air and Naval Forces: Enhancing Combat Power in the Indian Ocean Region.” The event, held on 25 February, saw the presence of Chief of Defence Staff…
Rawalpindi: Pakistan’s Champions Trophy campaign came to an abrupt end on Monday after New Zealand secured a five-wicket victory over Bangladesh at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The result confirmed semifinal berths for India and New Zealand from Group A, leaving Pakistan and Bangladesh without a point after two matches each. India and New Zealand, both…
Rawalpindi: Rachin Ravindra’s fourth ODI ton and Tom Latham’s disciplined 55-run cameo helped New Zealand register a comfortable five-wicket win, with 23 balls to spare, over Bangladesh in the Group A clash at Rawalpindi Stadium. With this win, New Zealand and India have both qualified for the semifinals from Group A and will battle it…
Bhubaneswar: To enhance security and curb crime rates, the Twin City Police Commissioner, S. Dev Datta Singh, announced plans to install more artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled cameras in the cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. Addressing the media on Monday, Commissioner Singh revealed that approximately 1,000 cameras have already been installed across various points in the twin…
Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police has issued a traffic advisory for the Maha Shivratri celebrations at Shree Lingaraj Temple, Bhubaneswar, scheduled for February 26. The advisory outlines the traffic management plan to ensure smooth movement of vehicles and accommodate the anticipated large influx of devotees. The traffic regulations will come into effect from midnight of February…
Bhubaneswar: The Subhadra Shakti Mela 2025 continues to draw massive crowds at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar, showcasing Odisha’s rich craftsmanship, heritage, and the growing influence of women-led entrepreneurship. The nine-day fair, featuring over 300 stalls, has become a vibrant platform for Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and Producer Groups (PGs) to display an array of handlooms, handicrafts, organic…
Bhubaneswar: The much-anticipated 6th Odisha Travel Bazaar began today in Bhubaneswar, marking a significant step towards promoting the state’s vibrant tourism offerings. Organized by the Department of Tourism, Government of Odisha, in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), the three-day event aims to bring together global stakeholders, industry leaders,…
Bhubaneswar: The Indian Women’s Hockey Team put up a spirited fight but succumbed to a 2-4 defeat against defending champions the Netherlands in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 at the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar on Monday. Udita (18’, 42’) stood out for India with a stunning brace, but goals from Felice Albers (34’, 47’), Emma…
