Cuttack: The highly anticipated Odisha Masters 2024 badminton tournament officially commenced with a grand opening at the Jawahar Lal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Cuttack. This marks the third edition of the prestigious event being hosted at the iconic venue. Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, graced the opening ceremony, adding significant prestige…
Bhubaneswar: A two-day state-level workshop focusing on incorporating natural farming into Gram Panchayat Development Plans (GPDP) was organized in Bhubaneswar by the Coalition for Change in Odisha, NCNF Odisha Chapter, and PRADAN. The event aimed to emphasize the role of gram panchayats in fostering sustainable development and natural farming practices at the grassroots level. The…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has launched a major initiative to revive and modernize the historic Aska Cooperative Sugar Mill, with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announcing the formation of a dedicated task force. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan on Tuesday, where the Chief Minister emphasized the mill’s importance…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with leading agricultural institutions and agencies to scale up its Comprehensive Project on Rice Fallow Management. The agreement, signed at Krushi Bhavan, brought together the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment and implementing agencies IRRI, ICRISAT, ICARDA, MSSRF, and AFC India Ltd. The initiative…
Bhubaneswar: Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam will visit India in January 2025, with Odisha as a key destination on his itinerary. The announcement was made during a meeting between Singapore’s High Commissioner to India, Simon Wong, and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhawan. The visit marks a significant step in celebrating 60…
Bhubaneswar: The Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) has taken a significant step toward sustainable urban mobility with the introduction of double-decker electric buses in Bhubaneswar. CRUT has floated a tender inviting proposals for the supply, operation, and maintenance of these buses under a Gross Cost Contract (GCC) model for a period of 10+2 years. According…
Bhubaneswar: In a remarkable display of talent, Odisha athletes earned two silver medals at the 39th National Junior Athletics Championship held at the Kalinga Stadium on Monday evening. Sabita Toppo secured silver in the Women’s Under-20 100m Hurdles with a time of 14.17 seconds. The gold medal went to Maharashtra’s Crystal Vadakel, who completed the…
Bhubaneswar: The Ministry of Railways has sanctioned Rs 509 crore for the construction of two railway flyovers in Odisha’s Cuttack and Rayagada districts. This strategic initiative is a key part of the Energy, Mineral & Cement Corridor scheme, designed to improve the movement of trains and eliminate operational delays across crucial rail corridors in the…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step toward upgrading the nation’s railway infrastructure, Indian Railways has undertaken extensive yard restructuring work at Bhadrak Railway Station, a vital hub under the East Coast Railway (ECoR) zone. This modernization initiative is part of the broader plan to enhance key railway stations across the country, aiming to improve operational efficiency…
Bhubaneswar: In response to the ongoing potato crisis in Odisha, the state government has launched an initiative to provide potatoes to consumers at a fixed price of ₹30 per kilogram. The measure, implemented in partnership with the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED), aims to ensure accessibility and affordability of the essential staple…
