New Delhi: On the auspicious occasion of Basant Panchami, the Pt. Ravishankar Music Studio at Broadcasting House, Akashvani resonated with the soulful melodies of Indian classical music as it hosted a special event marking the launch of a new radio programme series, ‘Har Kanthh Mein Bharat’. The series, jointly presented by the Ministry of Culture,…
Jammu: In a major step towards advancing personalised healthcare in India, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the Centre for Advanced Genomics & Precision Medicine at AIIMS Jammu. The centre, established in collaboration with 4baseCare, aims to revolutionize disease treatment through gene therapy and precision medicine, offering tailored solutions based on an individual’s genetic makeup….
New Delhi: The Union Budget 2025-26 has reinforced the government’s commitment to the holistic development of Scheduled Tribes (STs) with a historic increase in budgetary allocation. Presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the budget earmarks ₹14,925.81 crore for the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, reflecting a significant 45.79% increase from the previous year’s allocation of…
New Delhi: The Union Budget 2025-26, presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, has significantly increased its gender budget allocation, marking a stronger commitment to women’s welfare and empowerment. The share of the Gender Budget in the total Union Budget has risen to 8.86% in FY 2025-26, up from 6.8% in the…
Johannesburg: Team India showcased their dominance yet again, securing their second consecutive ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup title with a resounding nine-wicket victory over South Africa in the final. The defending champions played with confidence and brilliance, maintaining their unbeaten streak in the tournament and keeping the trophy they won two years ago. Winning…
Bhubaneswar: The Housing and Urban Development Department has issued a clarification regarding the registration of apartments under the Odisha Apartment (Ownership and Management) Act, 2023 (OAOM Act) to resolve ambiguities and ensure a smoother registration process for apartment owners. The OAOM Act, which came into force on June 28, 2023, was enacted to streamline apartment…
Cuttack: Excitement is building in Odisha as the Barabati Stadium prepares to host the second ODI between India and England in February. Cricket fans eagerly awaiting the chance to witness the action live can finally purchase their tickets online from 4 PM on February 2. How to Buy Tickets Online The Odisha Cricket Association (OCA)…
Bhubaneswar: The temperature in Odisha crossed 35°C for the first time this season, signaling the arrival of summer. Paralakhemundi recorded the highest temperature at 35.6°C, followed by Jharsuguda at 35.2°C and Bolangir at 35°C, according to weather scientist Umashankar Dash. Several other locations also experienced rising temperatures, with Sambalpur and Hirakud recording 34.7°C and Bhawanipatna…
New Delhi: The Union Budget 2025-26, presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, 2025, has allocated ₹5,272 crore for the Ministry of Textiles, marking a 19% increase over the previous year’s budget of ₹4,417.03 crore. Five-Year Cotton Mission Launched To address stagnant cotton productivity, the Budget has announced a five-year Cotton Mission…
Bhubaneswar: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted three consecutive flight trials of the Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) off the coast of Odisha at Chandipur. The trials demonstrated the missile’s precision in neutralizing low-flying aerial threats, including drones. The tests were carried out against high-speed targets flying at very low altitudes,…
