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10K Women of 500 SHG supplied 30 Lakh flags in Odisha for ‘Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign’
Bhubaneswar: The Mission Shakti in Odisha has supplied 30 lakh tricolour flags to be hoisted atop million houses, government and private institutions from August 13-15 this year.
A representative group of Mission Shakti producer SHGs met…
Tampara lake, Hirakud Reservoir and Ansupa lake of Odisha designated as Ramsar Sites
Bhubaneswar: Three more wetlands from Odisha has been recognized as Ramsar Site recognition as wetlands of international importance.
The Tampara Lake in Ganjam district, Hirakud Reservoir in Sambalpur district, and Ansupa Lake in Cuttack…
Hollywood Actress Anne Heche Passes Away
Anne Heche, best known for her roles in Six Days Seven Nights, Donnie Brasco, Volcano, I Know What You Did Last Summer passed away on Friday.
The 53-year-old actress had a major car accident on August 5 in which her car crashed into a…
Odisha CM inaugurates two irrigation projects in Mayurbhanj district
Baripada: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday inaugurated the Subarnarekha irrigation project and Deo irrigation project during his visit to the Mayurbhanj district.
Inaugurating the two projects, the Chief Minister said, “I am…
Bhubaneswar Airport to get green and carbon-neutral status
Bhubaneswar: The Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in Odisha l will be developed into a carbon-neutral airport of world standard.
All lights in the airport have been changed to LED lights and have energy efficient terminal…
Gender Equity Curriculum to be introduced in Govt Schools of Odisha
Bhubaneswar: A gender equity curriculum will be integrated into the syllabus for students across government schools in Odisha to transform their attitudes, aspirations and behaviour.
The School Education Department signed a memorandum of…
Odisha Govt signs MoU with NIOT for climate resilient coastal protection measures
Bhubaneswar: The increase in sea erosion and high tidal surges due to storms in the coastal region of Odisha has been making the lives of people residing in the area tough and challenging.
Many villages in the coastal districts have been…
Over 4000 women of 300 SHG on a mission to stitch 30 lakh flags
Bhubaneswar: With only a few days left for the 75th Independence Day celebration, the Self Help Groups (SHG) in Odisha are working day and night to complete 30 lakh national flags.
As part of the Har Ghar Tiranga, a campaign announced by…
Rakhi from biodegradable materials
Bhubaneswar: Rakhi is here again and one could see varieties of environment-friendly rakhi available in the market like palm leaf rakhi, jute rakhi, seed rakhi, terracotta rakhi, and sabai grass rakhi among others.
Bhubaneswar-based…
No parade on Independence day in Odisha
Bhubaneswar: Due to the prevailing Covid-19 cases, the Odisha government has decided that there will be no parade on Independence Day.
“In view of the COVID-19 pandemic in the State, Govt. of Odisha have discouraged large gatherings…