Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is set to launch a Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign from February 10 to 19 in a bid to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) from six endemic districts—Balangir, Kalahandi, Rayagada, Cuttack, Kandhamal, and Nayagarh. The campaign aims to administer anti-filaria drugs to over 37 lakh beneficiaries, ensuring a decisive step towards the state’s…
Berhampur: In a significant achievement for wildlife conservation, the blackbuck population in Odisha’s Ganjam district has surged to 8,789, marking a steady increase over the years. The latest biannual census, conducted by the forest department on January 29, recorded a significant rise from 7,745 in 2023 and 4,082 in 2018, reflecting successful conservation efforts. According to…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has sought ₹12,59,148 crore from the 16th Finance Commission for the period 2026-31, outlining a financial roadmap to achieve ‘Samruddha Odisha by 2036’. During an extensive deliberation with Finance Commission Chairman Dr. Arvind Panagariya and other members at ITC Hotel, Bhubaneswar, the Chief Minister presented the state’s financial…
New Delhi: Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and Minister of State for Education, inaugurated the NSDC International Academy in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The state-of-the-art facility aims to provide world-class skill development and training programs, equipping Indian youth with industry-relevant skills for global careers. The…
New Delhi: India’s space sector reforms have unlocked new commercial opportunities, enabling the country to expand its global presence in space technology and satellite services, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh stated while answering an unstarred question in the Rajya Sabha today. Dr. Singh highlighted the achievements of NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), the commercial arm of…
Chennai: The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) hosted the North East Trade and Investment Roadshow in Chennai on Wednesday, generating significant interest from investors eager to explore business opportunities in the North Eastern states. The event was attended by Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Mizoram’s Sports & Youth Services Minister Pu Lalnghinglova…
New Delhi: The Indian government is taking significant steps to enhance women’s participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields through the Women in Science and Engineering-KIRAN (WISE-KIRAN) scheme, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh informed the Rajya Sabha today. In a written response, Dr. Singh, who holds multiple key portfolios including Science and Technology,…
New Delhi: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh reaffirmed the equitable representation of rural, urban, and tribal populations in the Genome India Project while addressing an unstarred question in the Rajya Sabha today. He stated that approximately 36.7% of the samples were collected from rural areas, 32.2% from urban regions, and 31.1% from tribal populations. Dr….
New Delhi: As global competition in artificial intelligence (AI) intensifies, India is positioning itself at the forefront of the AI revolution. Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw revealed that the country has devised a comprehensive strategy to create a full AI stack, and OpenAI has expressed interest in collaborating with India on this ambitious…
Bhubaneswar: As the excitement builds ahead of the India vs England ODI scheduled for February 9, Commissioner of Police S. Dev Datta Singh assured that the Twin City Commissionerate Police is fully prepared for the event. A total of 50 platoons of police force will be deployed to ensure comprehensive security for the high-profile match,…
