Bhubaneswar, January 24: Shri Bijay Kumar Swain, a distinguished forestry professional and Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer, known for his remarkable contributions to forestry research, innovation, and community forest management, passed away on January 23 at a city-based hospital. He was 77.
Bhubaneswar: The High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) of the Odisha government, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, has approved eight transformative industrial projects amounting to an investment of Rs 32,736 crore. The decision, made during the 39th HLCA meeting on January 19, is expected to generate employment for over 18,688 people and drive significant economic…
Bhubaneswar: The 38th National Games is set to take place in Uttarakhand from January 28 to February 14, 2025, with Odisha fielding a strong contingent of 302 athletes and 75 support staff for the prestigious event. In a send-off ceremony held at the Kalinga Stadium today, Odisha’s Sports Minister, Suryabanshi Suraj, extended his best wishes…
Bhubaneswar: Astronomy enthusiasts and the general public are flocking to the Pathani Samanta Planetarium to witness a rare celestial event featuring six planets—Mars, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus—aligned in a straight line. This breathtaking cosmic spectacle has captured the imagination of many, especially students, who are eagerly exploring the wonders of space through telescopes…
Bhubaneswar: The iconic Barabati Stadium in Cuttack is set to host the highly anticipated One Day International (ODI) cricket match between India and England on February 9, 2025. Preparations for the grand event are in full swing following a high-level meeting chaired by Odisha Sports Minister Surjya Banshi Suraj at the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA)…
Bhubaneswar: A 57-member delegation from Odisha, led by Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singhdeo, embarked on a five-day training program at Sahyadri Farms in Nashik, Maharashtra, to explore innovative agricultural practices and technologies. The group includes representatives from Farmer Producer Groups (FPGs) and officials from various departments, including Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment, Food Production, Horticulture,…
Bhubaneswar: In a decisive move to bolster coastal security, Odisha will soon establish a special board comprising officers from the Coast Guard and Odisha Police. This board will undertake a thorough inspection of the state’s coastal areas and provide recommendations to enhance security measures. Based on their report, Marine Police Stations will be equipped with…
New Delhi: Dr. Arvind Panagariya, Hon’ble Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission, launched the inaugural issue of NITI Aayog’s report titled “Fiscal Health Index (FHI) 2025” today in the presence of Suman Bery, Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog; Dr. Arvind Virmani, Member of NITI Aayog; and Shri B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, CEO of NITI Aayog, among other…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, today honored the Indian Physical Disability (PD) Cricket Team for their remarkable victory in the PD Champions Trophy 2025 held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The team showcased outstanding resilience and skill, defeating England in the final to claim the prestigious title. Supported by…
Bhubaneswar/Bargarh: Anu Garg, IAS, Development Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) to the Government, Department of Water Resources, conducted an on-site review of irrigation projects in the Sambalpur and Bargarh districts today. During her visit to the Gangadhar Meher Lift Irrigation Project in Bargarh, Garg assessed the progress of the pump house operations, which aim…
